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First International Fishing License in Somalia Granted to a Turkish Vessel
29 Mart 2026
With the support of SOMTURK, established through a partnership between OYAK and the Somali Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, the first international fishing license in Somali territorial waters was issued for the vessel “Ergun Reis A”.
With the support of SOMTURK, established under the “Strategic Cooperation and Service Agreement” signed between the Turkish Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (OYAK) and the Somali Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, the first international fishing license was granted to a Turkish-flagged vessel.
At a ceremony held in the capital Mogadishu, the Turkish fishing vessel “Ergun Reis A” was licensed as the first international fishing vessel by the Somali Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy.
High level participation
The ceremony was attended by Turkiye's Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, as well as Somali Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, Somali Minister of Defence Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, Somali Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Farah Nuh, Somali Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy Ahmed Hassan Aden, Somali Naval Forces Commander General Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar, and SOMTURK Chairman of the Board Mustafa Turhan Ecevit.
SOMTURK supports the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy in the licensing process for international fishing in the Somali exclusive economic zone, which is under the authority and control of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy.
ABOUT SOMTURK
SOMTURK, which began its operations with the support and contributions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Ministry of National Defence, was established on December 11, 2025, with the will of the presidents of both countries, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, and the efforts and support of the relevant ministries.
Established through an agreement signed between the Somali Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy and OYAK within the framework of the defense and economic cooperation agreement signed between the two countries in 2024, SOMTURK aims to set a new standard in the region.
SOMTURK, established through this strategic agreement between Turkiye and Somalia, will prevent illegal fishing by international vessels in Somalia's exclusive economic zone. It will contribute to the development of the Somali naval forces and coast guard to ensure maritime security and will provide support for improving fisheries infrastructure in Somalia.
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