TURKISH STRAITS TRANSIT AGENCY

The Turkish Straits are among the most challenging sea routes globally due to their geography, coastal population, and traffic density. We monitor the Turkish Straits 24/7, 365 days a year, tracking the passage of all types of vessels.

Utilizing advanced technology, we continuously analyze vessel movement data in the Turkish Straits. After filtering and classifying this data, we inform the vessel, shipowner, charterer, and relevant companies about strait passage timings and provide technical support to ensure smooth and timely transit. This continuous monitoring allows us to accurately estimate strait waiting and entry times for our customers’ ships.

Given that the Istanbul Strait is a crucial supply point for vessels, our team is always on duty to coordinate all supply activities, meeting the requirements of the ship, shipowner, charterer, and related companies to prevent time loss.

CONTENT OF OUR SERVICES;

• Arrival and departure control operations (as needed)
• Towage through Turkish Straits
• Bunker/Luboil supply coordination
• Various survey organizations
• Fresh water (F/W) supply
• Ship spare parts customs clearance and delivery
• Crew change operations
• Sludge and garbage collection organization • Visa procedures for crew
• Medical needs organization for vessel crew
• Delivery of Cash to Master (CTM)
• Organization of repair and maintenance works for the vessel when necessary
• Organization of cleaning services for vessel holds
• Conducting third-party audits and inspections through our group company
• Coordination of vessel supplies (provisions, technical supply, technicians, crew change, etc.) via fast boat (agent boat) without affecting the strait passage plan

Depending on the demands of the shipowner, charterer, or relevant company, we can arrange supply boat operations to meet the ship at the anchorage area, in the drift area, or after leaving/passing the strait at low speed (on the road) without the need for anchoring, thereby minimizing supply-related time loss.

For more information about our Turkish Straits Transit Agency services, please contact us at ops@eskoshipman.com / +90 216 688 37 56