Port of Famagusta

The Port of Famagusta is a seaport in Famagusta, Cyprus. There is a free zone ("Famagusta Free Zone") in the port.

The port is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. The ports of Northern Cyprus are not registered to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The port is open to international vessel traffic.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ EU Enlargement Commissioner EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn (A reply to a question of European MP Marios Matsakis; on 18 January 2008): "..the use of ports in the north was not prohibited. Based on the general principles of international law, entry and exit of vessels from sea ports in the northern part of Cyprus is not prohibited"
  2. ↑ Cyprus News Agency (27 January 2008) Rehn's written reply to Cypriot MEP Marios Matsakis: "according to the general principles of international law, entry and exit of ships from the closed ports of Cyprus is not prohibited"
  3. ↑ Hellenic Resources Network(25 January 2008)"Turgay Avci is satisfied with Olli Rehns reply to Marios Matsakis"
  4. ↑ The Gemini post (December 2007) Greek Cypriot daily Politis (the office of EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn): "...the use of Famagusta port was not illegal under international law..."

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