@article{article_1480376, title={An Evaluation on Procedure of Issuing the Sea Protest}, journal={DEHUKAM Journal of the Sea and Maritime Law}, volume={5}, pages={87–102}, year={2023}, author={Çakan Çavuş, Cansu}, keywords={Sea protest, Marine casualty, Shipmaster, Marine note of protest, Evidence}, abstract={The sea protest is evidence that includes the statements of the master and seamen regarding the extraordinary incidents and accidents that may occur during the voyage. The courts, port authorities, and consulates are authorised to issue it. When the courtsissue the protest, the procedure causes hesitation as it prolongs the time the ship spends in the port. The concept of sea protest is defined in the paper, and the procedure to be followed under Turkish Law and some other national laws for issuing the protest is discussed. The effect of the procedure on the port time is evaluated, and some suggestions for reducing the time are given.}, number={1}, publisher={Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law}