We will consolidate our leadership in the sector

Serkan Karamanlı, General Manager of Yalova Shipyard, said: "In the medium and long term, our goal is to expand our range of services and consolidate our leading position in the sector. Our primary goals include focusing more on new shipbuilding projects and providing our customers with customized, high quality and safe vessels. To this end, we will continuously modernize our shipyard and continue to use the latest technologies."

Transferring his experience in shipbuilding to shipyard management

 "Yalova Shipyard was established in 2023 as a part of Akar Shipping, which has extensive experience in the maritime industry," said Serkan Karamanlı, General Manager of Yalova Shipyard. "Akar Shipping is renowned as a well-known and respected ship owner in the industry. This experience is known for providing innovative and comprehensive services to the industry by combining both shipyard operation and ship ownership perspectives in the Yalova Shipyard brand. Our shipyard is strategically located in Yalova, close to Istanbul, providing easy access to both national and international customers.

Since our establishment, we have quickly established a firm foothold in the industry with our modern facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our range of services includes ship maintenance, repair, conversion projects and new shipbuilding. We also offer state-of-the-art solutions such as the integration of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and scrubber systems, prioritizing environmental sustainability. With this wide range of services and our innovative approach, Yalova Shipyard aims to have a leading position in the sector."  Gemilerin operasyonel verimliliğini artırmaya çalışıyoruz

Providing information about the services offered by Yalova Shipyard, Karamanlı said, "Yalova Shipyard offers a wide range of services in ship maintenance, repair, conversion and new construction projects. Our services include hull and deck repairs, engine and machinery maintenance, updating electrical and electronic systems, paint applications, insulation works and hardware installations. These services are designed to improve the operational efficiency of vessels and bring them in line with international maritime standards."

We are strategically located

"Our shipyard is strategically located in Yalova, in the Marmara Region and has the advantage of providing fast and efficient service to international customers thanks to its proximity to Istanbul. In addition, our large berth areas and high-capacity cranes enable us to serve large-scale vessels. Yalova Shipyard operates in a wide geographical area, providing services to maritime companies in Europe, the Middle East and Asia as well as Türkiye."

We do not stop new investments

Stating that Yalova Shipyard aims to compensate for the stagnation in the shipbuilding sector in Türkiye by expanding its ship maintenance and repair services and making significant investments in this field, Karamanlı said: "At our shipyard, we make the maintenance and repair processes of ships more efficient and effective by using state-of-the-art equipment and innovative solutions. We also ensure the integration of environmentally friendly technologies such as Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and scrubber systems in accordance with environmental regulations in the maritime sector.

In this context, we have realized various projects and investments. For example, we are making investments to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. We have also implemented waste management and recycling practices in ship repair processes. These projects and investments allow us to meet the needs of not only domestic ship owners but also international customers. In this way, we contribute to making Türkiye a center of attraction in the ship maintenance and repair sector."

Türkiye is a strategic transit point

Emphasizing that Türkiye is located at a strategic transit point for the maritime sector, Karamanlı said, "As Yalova Shipyard, we believe that we are making effective use of this advantage. Our location at the intersection of international maritime trade routes allows us to offer services to a wide customer portfolio. The high quality services we offer to both domestic and foreign ship owners increase Türkiye’s attractiveness in this field. In order to increase the interest of foreign vessels in Türkiye, it is necessary to offer competitive prices as well as to continuously improve service quality. Furthermore, complying with environmental regulations and offering sustainable solutions are important factors influencing the preferences of foreign customers. We also aim to establish and maintain long-term business relationships by maximizing customer satisfaction."

We will consolidate our leadership in the sector

Speaking about his company's medium and long term goals and plans, Karamanlı said, "In the medium and long term, our goal as Yalova Shipyard is to expand our range of services and consolidate our leading position in the sector. Our primary goals include focusing more on new shipbuilding projects and providing our customers with customized, high quality and safe vessels. To this end, we will continuously modernize our shipyard and continue to use the latest technologies.

We also aim to be a leader in sustainability and environmental awareness. To this end, we are making significant investments to increase energy efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint and use environmentally friendly technologies. By closely following technological innovations, we plan to continuously improve our service quality and maximize customer satisfaction. In addition, we will continue to improve our service quality through continuous training and development of our employees."

Customer satisfaction is our priority

Underlining that Yalova Shipyard always prioritizes providing flexible and innovative solutions for the needs of our customers, Karamanlı said, "We increase our service quality through continuous training and development of our employees, and continue to be the pioneer of the sector in terms of safety and environmental awareness. We work hard to provide the best service to our customers and closely follow the changes and developments in the sector. In addition, we aim to be not only a commercial but also a social leader in the sector by continuing our social responsibility projects and social benefit activities."

About Serkan Karamanli

Serkan Karamanlı, General Manager of Yalova Shipyard, graduated from Beykoz Maritime High School and then Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Deck Department. After completing his education, he worked in various positions in the maritime industry. In 2009, Mr. Karamanlı started to work as a manager at Kuzey Star (Tecnomarin) Shipyard and successfully continued in this position until 2021. In 2021, Karamanlı joined Akar Group and worked as a dry cargo and container fleet manager, and in 2022 he became General Manager at Yalova Shipyard.