Tasks in Turkey
Ship repair and maritime industry tasks in Turkey — Steel Water task board
Turkey is one of the largest maritime nations of the Mediterranean and a key maritime hub between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Russia. A significant part of world shipping passes through the Turkish straits of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, and the country itself is one of the world leaders in shipbuilding and ship repair, especially in the yacht, superyacht, ferry and commercial fleet segments. It is home to the largest shipbuilding and ship repair centres Tuzla (Istanbul), Yalova, Izmir, Aliağa, Alaçatı, Mersin, Antalya, Samsun, Trabzon, Iskenderun, Bandırma, Gebze, as well as the shipyards Sedef Shipyard, Istanbul Shipyard, RMK Marine, Cemre Shipyard, Sefine Shipyard, Tersan Shipyard, Desan Shipyard, Beşiktaş Shipyard, Anadolu Shipyard, Aresa Shipyard, Çeksan Shipyard, UZMAR, Med Marine. Turkey is a major yachting and cruise centre with marinas Ataköy Marina, Kalamış, Setur, Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye, Antalya, Kemer, Didim, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Izmir. The largest ports are Istanbul (Ambarli, Haydarpaşa, Tuzla), Izmir (Alsancak), Mersin, Antalya, Samsun, Trabzon, Iskenderun, Gebze, Bandırma, Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, Çeşme, Kuşadası. The maritime industry is regulated by the Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure), Deniz Ticareti Genel Müdürlüğü, Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü (Turkish Coast Guard), Türk Loydu (Turkish Lloyd), Türk Armatörleri Derneği, İMEAK Deniz Ticaret Odası and Turkish maritime legislation, taking into account IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC requirements. The Steel Water task board publishes tasks from Turkish companies and for Turkish facilities: from vessel repair and fleet modernisation to supply, marina maintenance, berth repair and servicing of yachts, ferries and commercial vessels.
Tasks are posted by shipowners, shipping companies, fleet operators, ship managers, shipyards, ship repair enterprises, marinas, yacht clubs, ports, service companies, suppliers and insurance companies operating in Turkey. Contractors are contractor organisations, service companies, surveyors, engineers, suppliers, installation and dismantling teams, modernisation specialists and other maritime professionals.
Types of Turkish tasks on the task board
- Vessel repair — container ships, tankers, bulkers, ferries, yachts and superyachts, fishing vessels, technical fleet vessels, cruise ships
- Hull, engine, electrical, hydraulic, pipeline repair — all types of shipboard works
- Marina repair and maintenance — berths, pontoons, mooring systems, marina utilities in Istanbul, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya
- Berth infrastructure repair — berths, piers, breakwaters, port shore structures
- Shipyard and ship repair yard maintenance — equipment, cranes, docks, slipways
- Vessel and equipment modernisation — conversion, retrofitting, installation of new systems, green technologies
- Supply of materials and equipment — ship systems, spare parts, consumables, rigging
- Provision supply and bunkering — vessel supply in Turkish ports and at anchorage
- Survey services — inspection, expertise, condition assessment of vessels and marinas
- Technical, legal, financial consulting — project and transaction support
- Transportation and towing — cargo carriage, towing of vessels and floating craft, Bosphorus and Dardanelles transit
- Docking and seasonal maintenance — dry-docking, seasonal preparation, yacht and commercial vessel preservation
What to specify in a Turkish task
- Object — vessel, marina, berth, shipyard, equipment, infrastructure
- Location — port, city, region: Istanbul (Tuzla, Ambarli, Haydarpaşa), Izmir, Yalova, Mersin, Antalya, Samsun, Trabzon, Iskenderun, Bandırma, Gebze, Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, Çeşme, Kuşadası, etc.
- Type of works or supply — repair, modernisation, supply, maintenance, survey, consulting
- Scope of works — list, volumes, quality requirements, timeline, documentation
- Initial data — drawings, diagrams, defect lists, photos, previous acts, technical specification
- Timeline — planned start and completion dates, tied to season, departure or survey
- Requirements for contractor — certificates, approvals, licences, Turkish experience, knowledge of Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı, Deniz Ticareti Genel Müdürlüğü, Türk Loydu and classification society requirements
- Special conditions — work with hazardous media, at height, in enclosed spaces, labour protection requirements, hot climate conditions
- Language and documentation — whether work with Turkish documents, Türk Loydu certificates, IMO and Turkish maritime standard reports is required
- Report format — acts, as-built documentation, test protocols, warranty obligations
What matters for contractors in Turkey
When responding to a task, specify: experience working in Turkey or with Turkish customers, knowledge of the Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure), Deniz Ticareti Genel Müdürlüğü, Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü (Turkish Coast Guard), Türk Loydu, Türk Armatörleri Derneği, İMEAK Deniz Ticaret Odası and Turkish maritime legislation, availability of certificates and approvals recognised in Turkey (Türk Loydu, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, DNV, ClassNK, ABS, RINA, ISO), experience with Turkish shipyards (Sedef Shipyard, Istanbul Shipyard, RMK Marine, Cemre Shipyard, Sefine Shipyard, Tersan Shipyard, Desan Shipyard, Beşiktaş Shipyard, Anadolu Shipyard, Aresa Shipyard, Çeksan Shipyard, UZMAR, Med Marine), marinas in Istanbul (Ataköy Marina, Kalamış, Setur), Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye, Antalya (Setur Antalya, Kemer), Didim, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Izmir, ports of Istanbul, Izmir, Mersin, Antalya, Samsun, Trabzon, Iskenderun, Gebze, Bandırma, readiness to work at the facility within the specified timeline, availability of a team and equipment, Turkish or English language skills at the level of working documentation, experience with yachts and superyachts, ferries, cruise ships and commercial fleet, experience working in hot climate conditions, experience with green technologies, experience producing as-built documentation to Turkish and international standards, readiness to provide a warranty on completed works. If works involve hazardous conditions or special approvals — specify relevant certificates.
Documents and safety
Works in Turkey are performed in accordance with the requirements of the Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure), Deniz Ticareti Genel Müdürlüğü, Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü (Turkish Coast Guard), Türk Loydu, international conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC), classification societies (Türk Loydu, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, DNV, ClassNK, ABS, RINA), Turkish health and safety legislation, maritime safety regulations and IMO standards. When working at height, in enclosed spaces, with hazardous media, lifting mechanisms and electrical equipment, safety requirements are observed: work permit, personal protective equipment, gas-air environment control, ventilation, fencing of danger zones, equipment lockout, heat protection. As-built documentation, work completion acts, test protocols, material certificates and entries in ship documents are mandatory elements of the report. If you have experience with Turkish or international standards — mention it in your response.
Post Turkish tasks for free — find a contractor, service company or supplier in the required port or region. Or respond if you have experience, specialists and readiness to perform works in Turkey. All active tasks — in the Turkey section.
Currently in Turkey there are 2 tasks from 1 company.