Cabotage Day messages: When is Cabotage Day?
During the Ottoman Empire, the empire did not have the right to cabotage. Because of the capitulation rights granted to Western countries, foreign-flagged vessels generally provided service on the coasts of the Ottoman Empire. However, according to the Treaty of Lausanne signed on July 24, 1923, capitulations were abolished. Thus, Turkey gained the right to cabotage. Considering that Türkiye is largely a peninsula country and has a coastline of 8,333 kilometers, this provided great opportunities for Turkish maritime. After the necessary arrangements were made, according to Law No. 815 issued on April 19, 1926, it was made mandatory for only Turkish vessels to provide service between Turkish ports.
The law came into effect on July 1 of the same year. This date began to be celebrated as Cabotage Day in 1935. In 2007, the word "maritime" was added to the word "cabotage" and the name of the holiday became "Maritime and Cabotage Day".
"The seas are the symbol of our freedom. Happy July 1st Maritime and Cabotage Day!" "The name of sovereignty on our shores: Cabotage Right! We proudly celebrate July 1st Cabotage Day." "We celebrate July 1st Cabotage Day of all our sailors who protect our blue homeland." "July 1st is the declaration of independence of Turkish maritime. Happy Maritime and Cabotage Day!"
"July 1st is the day the chain that was thrown onto the seas was broken. Happy Cabotage Day to all of us!" "The right to cabotage is the foundation of our independence at sea. Happy July 1st Maritime and Cabotage Day." "From captains to sailors, from fishermen to shipyard workers... Happy Day to all our maritime workers!" "Cabotage is a story of freedom that grows wave by wave... We celebrate July 1st with enthusiasm!" "July 1st is not just a date; it is the symbol of our independence, labor, and struggle at sea." "The turning point of Turkish maritime, the holiday of blue waters: Happy Cabotage Day!"
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