Tag: Turkiye

A maritime pilot lost his life on Sunday morning by falling into the waters of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, as he was trying to board a cargo vessel. 

On its latest weekly ship-recycling report, GMS finds that geopolitical events and the unfolding conflict in the Middle East have kept global trading lanes busier and the freight markets unseasonably high, when many had been expecting the Dry Bulk & Container sectors to cool off as the industry approaches the traditionally quieter Chinese New Year holidays early next month.

Skuld Club's local correspondents, Omur Marine, inform informs about the recent pollution rates in effect since January 1st 2024, pursuant to the Turkish Environmental Code.

The Iranian container ship "Shamim" is poised to leave the Turkish port of Haydarpasa after being stranded for three years due to US sanctions.

On its latest weekly report, GMS finds that, markets remain precariously poised as Diwali holidays are finally upon the sub-continent markets and the industry heads into the final months of the 2023.

On its latest weekly report, GMS finds that, as they progressively approach Diwali holidays - inflation, fundamentals, currencies (except in India), vessel pricing, and overall weakening sentiments certainly seem to have beset across all of the sub-continent ship-recycling destinations (even Turkey to an extent).

On its latest weekly report, GMS finds that, even though this most recent decline in prices has not been as dramatic as some had feared, firmer offers may still be difficult to come by in the coming week(s).

Kongsberg Maritime and BMA Technology have formed a strategic alliance for the supply of electrical systems solutions to Turkish shipbuilding industry. 

Maritime traffic from the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara has been suspended due to forest fire in the Turkish northwestern province of Canakkale.

From July 2023, Turkiye will raise the fee for the passage of ships through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles by 8.3% compared to the previous rate – up to $4.42 per ton of cargo.