# Turkey maritime security efforts in the Black Sea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-maritime-security-efforts-in-the-black-sea
> Updated: 2026-09-02T13:31:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Turkey has reaffirmed its commitment to the Montreux Convention, maintaining a ban on warships entering the Black Sea to promote regional stability. This stance follows reports of pressure from NATO members for freer naval passage through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits.

Amid concerns regarding maritime security and reports of Ukrainian drones targeting civilian vessels, Turkey has engaged in consultations with Russia and Ukraine to establish mechanisms to prevent attacks on ships. 

Building on these efforts, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a permanent mechanism to ensure the safety of commercial maritime transport in the Black Sea. This initiative aims to protect all civilian vessels and mitigate a potential grain crisis, with Turkish officials working on plans for the safe passage of grain through the region.

## Claims

- President Erdogan called for a permanent mechanism to ensure the safety of commercial maritime transport in the Black Sea. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Erdogan emphasized that the safety of all civilian vessels in the Black Sea, not just those flying the Turkish flag, is a priority for Ankara. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Erdogan warned that confrontations between parties must not escalate to a level that undermines civilian safety and commercial activity. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Ankara has prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain through the Black Sea. (single source)
- Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the Black Sea situation was discussed during a meeting between Erdogan and Vladimir Putin. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Turkey calls for permanent Black Sea maritime safety mechanism

President Erdogan has called for a permanent mechanism to secure commercial shipping and civilian vessels in the Black Sea to prevent a worsening global grain crisis.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-calls-for-permanent-black-sea-maritime-safety-mechanism

### 2026-08-11: Turkey maintains ban on warships entering the Black Sea

Turkey maintains its ban on warships entering the Black Sea via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, strictly adhering to the Montreux Convention despite pressure from some NATO members.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-rejects-pressure-to-allow-warships-through-its-straits

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