Coastal Areas Directorate General Responsibilities:

1. Carry out zoning and planning processes related to "Istanbul Haydarpaşa Port" within the scope of Law No. 5234.

2. Conduct, commission, and prepare for approval studies and plans of all types and scales concerning coastal and landfill areas, as well as their functional and physical continuation hinterlands, and ensure their implementation.

3. Execute zoning and planning processes for the regulation of coastal areas.

4. Conduct other activities under the provisions of Law No. 3621 Coastal Law and related regulations, such as educational activities and forming opinions regarding coastal areas.

5. Conduct legislative studies aimed at improving coastal legislation.

6. Determine the principles and procedures regarding plans for coastal and landfill areas.

7. Ensure coordination among ministries, local administrations, and professional organizations in matters related to plans for coastal and landfill areas, and ensure the improvement and development of the planning process.

8. Formulate policies and strategies concerning coastal areas, prepare action plans related to them, implement, monitor, and evaluate them.

9. Take necessary measures to ensure the integration of coastal and landfill areas and the harmony of comprehensive coastal area planning studies with spatial strategic planning objectives and decisions.

10. Monitor international developments in the field of coastal areas within the scope of work, propose and implement necessary projects.

11. Conduct necessary legislative studies and monitoring within the scope of work.

12. Perform similar duties assigned by the Director General.