Thoughts on Establishing a Maritime Arbitration Centre in Turkey

This study is a suggestion on the establishment of a maritime arbitration centre in Turkey. In the study, it was first examined whether arbitration would be beneficial in Turkey with regard to maritime disputes. Subsequently, main arbitration centres in Turkey have been examined in terms of their convenience in maritime dispute resolution. Within the scope of this study, the most preferred global arbitration centres and/or arbitration rules for resolution of maritime disputes have also been examined. Afterwards, assessments of the structure of possible maritime arbitration centre in Turkey have been made. Finally, the possible benefits of a maritime arbitration centre established in the suggested structure were explained