Otoman Empire Maritime Jurisdiction Ä°n the Light of the Ahidnames Given to Venice in the Period Between the 16th and the 17th Century: A Guiding Note For the Prospective Researches

İbrahim Gökalp

ABSTRACT

International regulations in connection with the law of the sea have been considered by various researchers in terms of different perspectives so far. However, with this study, we are planning to recommend a new ground for the prospective researchers and provide basis for a deeper thinking regarding the contemporary challenges. In other words, opening a new gate in this context might shed some light on more comprehensive studies for the prospective researchers. To this end, by writing a guiding note on the Ottoman Empire Maritime Jurisdiction, we would like to make an attempt at taking the first step to draw the attention of researchers and contribute to their prospective researches accordingly. In a nutshell, it is our contention that this note might bring a new perspective for some of the prospective researchers on the law of the sea.

Key words: Ottoman Empire Maritime Law, Ottoman Empire Maritime Jurisdiction, Ahidname, Consular Jurisdiction. Assistant professor