TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME AND NAVIGATION THROUGH THE STRAIT OF İSTANBUL
A)All vessels passing through the Strait of İstanbul shall navigate within the established Traffic Separation Schemes in 
compliance with the Rule-10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
B)For detailed information refer to Turkish Straits Navigation Guide.
C)All vessels navigating at the approachs and  through the Strait of İstanbul shall contact to the Vessel Traffic Services 
Center via VHF channels given below.
Working:
Sector Türkeli : Channel 11
Sector Kandilli: Channel 12
Sector Kadıköy : Channel 13
Sector Marmara : Channel 14
Pilot:Channel 71
D)Foreign warships passing Through Turkish Straits are subject to the Montreux Convention dated 20 July 1936.