Emission and environmental cost estimation of ferries operating in Lake Van

Ships, which are the essential elements of maritime transportation, have an indispensable role in world freight and passenger transportation. Besides sea routes, played by ships inland water transport is also very important. In addition to these important economic effects, a major pollutant source. These emissions negative effects on human health, cities, environment, as well causing atmospheric pollution. Lake Van Turkey's largest lake, with area ??3,713 km2, waterway, active ferry network operating between Tatvan-Bitlis. this study, emission calculations ferries were carried out; it was aimed develop inventory for ship-related air pollution Van. Additionally, environmental (social) costs estimated assess total impacts. One year ship operation data used calculations, engine power method preferred, according available data. According ship-originated determined be 36,140.54, 107.84, 29.15, 17.49, 990.95, 11.66 t CO2, SO2, CO, HC, NOx, PM, respectively. The calculated 40,046,340 €. results terms determining transportation activities Van, not been studied before. Highlights study covers cost estimation at 37,297.63 € It recommended that IMO regulations should strictly implemented waters