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"Resolving the Passport and Visa Issue is a Priority for Turkish Seafarers' International Presence."

TÜRKKAPDER, one of Turkey's most established maritime associations and founded in 1959, plays an active role in the industry as a leading organization representing Turkish seafarers on both national and international platforms. We spoke with Captain Zafer Akbulut, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish Oceangoing Shipmasters Association (TÜRKKAPDER), about the challenges faced by Turkish seafarers, proposed solutions, TÜRKKAPDER's work, and his vision for the future. Highlighting a critical point for the Turkish maritime sector to achieve a stronger position in international competition, Captain Akbulut said, "For Turkey to compete internationally, the visa, which we call the GREEN PASSPORT or OKEY TO BOARD, must be issued as soon as possible."

“YAF Group, Türkiye’den Dünyaya Uçtan Uca Denizcilik Çözümleri Sunuyor”

Denizcilik sektöründe Türkiye’nin önde gelen firmalarından biri olan YAF Group, global pazardaki geniş hizmet ağı ve çok yönlü operasyonlarıyla dikkat çekiyor. Çin, Kore, Almanya ve Dubai’deki ofis ve depoları aracılığıyla, gemi tedarikinden mühendislik ve bakım-onarım hizmetlerine, brokerlikten gemi işletmeciliğine kadar uçtan uca çözümler sunuyor. YAF Group’un stratejik uluslararası yapılanmasını, lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimindeki yenilikçi yaklaşımları, dijitalleşme ve otomasyon uygulamalarını konuştuğumuz YAF Group Kurucusu Yusuf Kanıcı YAF Group’un sürdürülebilirlik çalışmalarını ve geleceğe yönelik vizyonunu anlattı.

“Türk Denizcilik Sektörü, 2053 Net Sıfır Hedefiyle Yeşil ve Dijital Dönüşümünü Hızlandırıyor”

Türkiye, çok eksenli lojistik koridorlar, yeşil dönüşüm ve dijitalleşme odağında denizcilik ve lojistikte yeni bir sayfa açıyor. Türk sahipli ticaret filosunun 52 milyon DWT ile dünya sıralamasında 10’unculuğa yükselişi, Ok-to-Board ve siber güvenlik adımları, liman-hinterland demiryolu kılçık hatları ve dijital lojistik koridorlarıyla destekleniyor. Türkiye’nin denizcilik ve lojistik vizyonunu; çok eksenli lojistik koridorlar, 2053 net sıfır hedefi ve Yeşil Liman uygulamaları, filo yenileme ve alternatif yakıtlar ekseninde anlatan T.C. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı Bakan Yardımcısı Durmuş Ünüvar, “Türkiye denizciliğini geleceğe taşıyacak adımları atmaya devam edeceğiz.” dedi.

“Experıence And Merıt In Pılotage Are The Key To Managıng Growıng Traffıc Rısks”

With a maritime career spanning four decades—thirty years of which were spent directly within pilotage organizations—Captain Hasan Tayfun Kızılay is a well-established figure who has held significant responsibilities across various institutions in the Turkish maritime sector. He began his career at Türkiye Denizcilik İşletmeleri (TDİ), later served at DEKAŞ, and played an active role in the founding of ANKAŞ. During his six-and-a-half-year tenure at ANKAŞ, he served as Chief Pilot for five years. Having worked in multiple regions of Türkiye for many years, Captain Kızılay shares insights on the operational structure of pilotage services, risk management, training processes and overall operational efficiency.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

11 Dec 2025

“Pilotajda Tecrübe ve Liyakat, Artan Trafik Risklerini Yönetmenin Anahtarıdır”

Kırk yıllık kılavuz kaptanlık kariyeri boyunca edindiği birikimin otuz yılını doğrudan teşkilatların içinde, aktif görevlerde geçiren Kaptan Hasan Tayfun Kızılay, Türk denizcilik sektörünün farklı kurumlarında önemli sorumluluklar üstlenmiş köklü bir isim. Mesleğe Türkiye Denizcilik İşletmeleri’nde (TDİ) başlayan; ardından DEKAŞ’ta görev alan ve sonrasında ANKAŞ’ın kuruluşunda aktif rol üstlenen Kızılay, yaklaşık altı buçuk yıl görev yaptığı ANKAŞ bünyesinde beş yıl boyunca baş kılavuz kaptanlık görevini yürüttü. Uzun yıllardır Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde görev yapan Tayfun Kaptan ile pilotaj hizmetlerinin işleyişi, risk yönetimi, eğitim süreçleri ve operasyonel verimlilik üzerine konuştuk.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

11 Dec 2025

YAF Group Offers End-to-End Maritime Solutions from Türkiye to the World

YAF Group, one of Turkey's leading companies in the maritime sector, stands out with its extensive service network and versatile operations in the global market. Through offices and warehouses in China, Korea, Germany, and Dubai, it offers end-to-end solutions ranging from ship procurement and engineering to maintenance and repair services, brokerage and ship management. YAF Group Founder Yusuf Kanıcı discussed YAF Group's strategic international structuring, innovative approaches to logistics and supply chain management, and digitalization and automation applications. He explained YAF Group's sustainability efforts and future vision.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

"The Turkish Maritime Sector Accelerates Its Green and Digital Transformation with a 2053 Net Zero Target"

Turkey is opening a new chapter in maritime and logistics, focusing on multi-axis logistics corridors, green transformation, and digitalization. The Turkish-owned merchant fleet's rise to 10th place in the world rankings, with a capacity of 52 million DWT, is supported by Arrow-to-Board and cybersecurity initiatives, port-hinterland railway lines, and digital logistics corridors. Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Durmuş Ünüvar, who outlined Turkey's maritime and logistics vision around multi-axis logistics corridors, the 2053 net zero target, Green Port implementations, fleet renewal, and alternative fuels, said, "We will continue to take steps to propel Turkish maritime into the future."

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

Strategic Solutions from Turkish P&I Insurance for the Maritime Sector, from Claims Management to Risk Prevention

Turkish P&I Insurance, one of the pioneers of P&I insurance in Turkey, has become a major force in both the national and international maritime markets. With its strong reinsurance structure, extensive international network of representatives, and innovative products, Turkish P&I Insurance quickly gained attention and now provides services in 17 different countries. Turkish P&I Insurance General Manager Ufuk Teker, with whom we discussed Turkish P&I Insurance's vision, future goals, and solutions for the maritime sector, explained the details of the “Turkish P&I Version 2.0” vision, sustainability policies, and damage management and risk prevention strategies.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

TurboTürk Engineering Offers Safety, High Performance, and Quality All in One Turbocharger Service

Turbocharger service and maintenance in the maritime and energy sectors constitute one of the most critical elements of machine performance and operational safety. TurboTürk Engineering has quickly become one of the leading companies in the industry, distinguished by its reliability, solution-oriented approach, and engineering capabilities. Describing TurboTürk's founding story, vision, service portfolio, and future goals, TurboTürk Engineering Founder Durmuş Eryıldız said, “It is essential for us that the turbocharger delivers maximum results in terms of both safety and performance.”

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

With the Strength Drawn from Our Past, We at QSM Global Move Forward with Confidence and Steady Steps

Crew management in the maritime industry is one of the most critical areas, directly affecting not only operational continuity but also safety, efficiency, and the human factor. Founded in 2024, QSM Global quickly gained attention in the industry with its international connections and ethical recruitment policies. We spoke with QSM Global Co-Founder Orhan Kasap about QSM Global's first year, its ethical employment approach, digitalization processes, and global market goals.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

"As Piri Reis University, one of our priorities is to graduate our students as individuals who have mastered technology"

The maritime sector is undergoing one of the most profound periods of change in its history, shaped simultaneously by digitalization and green transformation. This transformation necessitates not only technological innovations but also the development of a qualified workforce. Piri Reis University stands out as one of the sector's centers of knowledge, technology, and human resources in this process of change. We spoke with Prof. Dr. Nafiz Arıca, Rector of Piri Reis University, about the university's strategic goals, its contributions to the sector, and its vision for the future, covering a broad spectrum from digital and green transformation in maritime education to artificial intelligence integration, the MENTORUS Project, and the Green Transformation Platform.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

22 Oct 2025

“The Turkish Ship and Yacht Industry is Increasing Its Power in Global Competition with Green Transformation and Value-Added Production.”

Turkey has become a strong global player thanks to its success in ship and yacht exports in recent years. The sector, notable for its global leadership in fishing vessels, its rise to second place in mega yacht production, and its ranking among the top five countries in tugboat exports, is poised to reach an export volume exceeding $1.9 billion in 2024. Cem Seven, Chairman of the Board of the Ship and Yacht Exporters' Association (GYHİB), said, "Turkey is strengthening its leadership position in global niche segments with its flexible and fast production, design and engineering strengths, and its openness to green transformation. As GYHİB, we will continue to support our members in marketing and promotion, design and innovation, regulatory compliance, and market research."

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

21 Oct 2025

“The Competitive Strength of Turkish Maritime Industry Rises with Education, Digitalization, and R&D”

The maritime sector, which strengthens Turkey's position in global trade, has been going through an unprecedented change process in recent years due to both geopolitical developments and green transformation goals. In this process, the applicability of alternative fuels, compliance with regulations, technological innovations and human resources stand out as critical topics. We talked with Tamer Kiran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, about how the Turkish maritime sector is affected by global developments, the steps to be taken within the scope of green transformation, the place of our shipyards and ports in the world Sunday and the future role of young sailors.We talked with Tamer Kiran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, about how the Turkish maritime sector is affected by global developments, the steps to be taken within the scope of green transformation, the place of our shipyards and ports in the world Sunday and the future role of young sailors.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

21 Oct 2025

“Percon 2026 Will Ensure Both Seamless Business Meetings and Stronger Social Bonds”

PerCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing to be organized for the third time in 2026.erCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing erCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing to be organized for the third time in 2026.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

21 Oct 2025

“The Maritime Sector Is Undergoing a Global Transformation Towards a Net-Zero Target”

The maritime sector, which serves as the principal carrier of global trade, is at the heart of the transformation in the fight against climate change. In pursuit of decarbonisation targets, the sector is being reshaped around energy efficiency, alternative fuel technologies and international regulations. In this transformation process, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) plays an active role in the development and implementation of sustainable shipping policies, positioning itself as one of the pioneers of the green transformation in shipping. We spoke with CSC President 'Delaine McCullough' and 'Transport & Environment’s Marine Transport Policy Coordinator Felix Klann' about the CSC’s global work, the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) net-zero agenda, energy-efficiency strategies and the vision for alternative fuels.

Yazar: Eda GEDİKOĞLU

21 Oct 2025