🔧 Türkiye's Ship Repair Capital

Ship Repair, Newbuilding & Drydock in Tuzla

Q: Can Akkan Maritime coordinate a major ship conversion?

Yes. Akkan has coordinated major conversions including the FV Daria 67m freezer trawler modernization under RMRS class, the ORIENT-1 FSO conversion in China, and Iceland shipyard design & infrastructure investment project.

Q: What languages does Akkan Maritime work in?

Akkan Maritime works in English, Turkish, and Russian. Communication with Greek shipowners is primarily in English with technical documentation supported where required.

From newbuilding brokerage to special surveys, from major conversions to drydock coordination — Akkan Maritime operates across Tuzla and Yalova's 47 docks and 85 shipyards. We handle yard selection, contract negotiation, daily on-site supervision, and class society liaison so you keep your vessel earning.

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47Total Docks (36 Floating + 11 Dry)

10-21Days Typical Special Survey

7+Class Societies On-Site

25+Years Repair Coordination

Newbuilding Brokerage & Supervision

Building new — from concept to delivery

For shipowners planning a new vessel build in Türkiye, Akkan Maritime handles the full project lifecycle: yard selection and tendering, contract negotiation, naval architecture coordination, daily on-site supervision, class society approval management, sea trials, and final delivery. We work across Tuzla, Yalova, and partner shipyards in China (DSIC-Shanhaiguan) as needed.

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Yard Selection & Contracting

A/B/C-tier shipyard evaluation across Tuzla, Yalova, and partner Far East yards — competitive tendering, technical comparison, contract negotiation.

›Yard capability assessment
›Competitive tendering (3–5 yards)
›Contract & payment milestone design
›Refund guarantee & escrow structuring

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On-Site Supervision

Daily on-site presence during construction — naval architects, project managers, and class society liaison. Daily owner reports and milestone tracking.

›Daily on-site supervision
›Class society coordination (BV/RINA/DNV/LR/RMRS/TL)
›Schedule and quality control
›Change order management

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Vessel Types

Across the commercial vessel spectrum — bulk carriers, tankers, chemical tankers, livestock carriers, RoRo / RoPax, fishing vessels, workboats, tugboats, and specialized service vessels.

›Bulk carriers & tankers
›Chemical tankers & livestock carriers
›RoRo, RoPax, ferries
›Workboats, tugboats, fishing vessels

Building or repairing — Akkan Maritime is your single point of accountability. Both newbuilding and repair work share the same yard network, the same naval architects, and the same trustee-party discipline.

Repair & Conversion

Three core repair service categories

For vessels already in operation — drydocking, surveys, retrofits, and major conversions. Whether your vessel needs a planned survey, an unplanned repair, or a major conversion, we coordinate the full project from inquiry to redelivery.

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Survey-Driven Drydocking

Class-required surveys with predictable scope and tight schedule — Akkan books the slot, manages the work, gets you back out on time.

Special Survey (SS / 5-year)
Intermediate Survey (IS / 2.5-year)
Annual Survey support
Tail-shaft survey
Renewal survey & class re-notation

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Repair & Retrofit

Hull damage, propulsion, equipment overhaul, or compliance retrofit — coordinated technical scope, sourcing, execution under class supervision.

Hull steel renewal & doubler plates
Engine overhaul (M/E, A/E, gearbox)
Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS)
EEXI / CII compliance retrofit
Scrubber installation

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Major Conversion

Vessel type changes, cargo system retrofits, life extensions — multi-million-dollar projects requiring naval architecture + project management.

RoRo / RoPax conversion
FSO / FSU conversion
Tanker → bulker / chemical tanker
Livestock carrier conversion
Freezer trawler modernization (FV Daria)

Repair Project Timeline

Five-step engagement, from inquiry to redelivery

Repair work demands speed and discipline. Below is how a typical drydock or repair project flows when Akkan Maritime coordinates the work.

Inquiry & Scope

Vessel particulars, target survey date, scope of work, special conditions.

Day 1

Yard Tendering

3–5 shipyards quote based on scope. We review pricing, capacity, dock availability.

Day 2–10

Contract & Pre-Arrival

Contract signing, class liaison, pre-arrival inspection planning, materials sourcing.

Day 10–45

Drydock Period

Daily on-site supervision, class survey coordination, daily owner reports, change order management.

Day 45–65

Final Acceptance

Sea trials, class survey certificates, final invoice review, vessel redelivery.

Day 65–75

Class Society Coverage

All major IACS class societies on-site

Tuzla cluster hosts surveyors from all major classification societies. Akkan coordinates surveyor attendance, technical submissions, and certification across the entire IACS landscape.

BV

Bureau Veritas

RINA

RINA Services

DNV

Det Norske Veritas

LR

Lloyd's Register

RMRS

Russian Maritime Register

TL

Türk Loydu

Repair Track Record

Real conversions, delivered

Three reference projects covering the spectrum of repair and conversion work Akkan has coordinated.

Conversion · RMRS FV Daria modernization

FV Daria · Major Conversion

67m Freezer Trawler Modernization

Conversion and modernization of ex-Ocean Concorde to FV Daria under RMRS class — full hull, propulsion, and processing equipment retrofit. Delivered to Russian fishing operator.

FSO Conversion ORIENT-1 FSO conversion

ORIENT-1 · China FSO

VLCC to FSO Conversion

Tanker-to-FSO conversion project supervised at DSIC-Shanhaiguan Shipyard, China. Cargo system retrofit, mooring system installation, offshore-grade modifications.

Repair · Survey ÖZATA Shipyard drydock

Yalova / Altınova · Multiple Drydockings

Routine Survey Coordination

Ongoing coordination of special and intermediate surveys for European shipowners at ÖZATA and partner shipyards in the Altınova cluster.

Common Questions

Ship repair & drydock in Tuzla — answered

How many drydocks are available in the Tuzla and Yalova shipyards?

According to GISBIR (Turkish Shipbuilders Association), Türkiye hosts 47 docks total — 36 floating docks plus 11 dry docks — predominantly concentrated in the Tuzla and Yalova/Altınova clusters. This makes Türkiye one of Europe's largest ship repair capacities, particularly for vessels under 180,000 DWT.

What is the typical timeline for a special survey in Tuzla?

Typical special survey (SS) timelines in the Tuzla cluster range from 10 to 21 days depending on vessel type and survey scope. Akkan Maritime helps shipowners book drydock slots 60–90 days in advance and coordinates surveyor attendance with the relevant class society (BV, RINA, DNV, LR, RMRS, or TL) to minimize off-hire days.

Can Akkan Maritime coordinate a major ship conversion?

Yes. Akkan has coordinated major conversions including the FV Daria (ex-Ocean Concorde) 67m freezer trawler modernization under RMRS class, the ORIENT-1 FSO conversion in China, and Iceland shipyard design & infrastructure investment project.

What languages does Akkan Maritime work in?

Akkan Maritime works in English, Turkish, and Russian. Communication with Greek and Scandinavian shipowners is in English with IACS-class-standard technical documentation.

How are repair costs structured in Turkish shipyards?

Turkish shipyard repair contracts typically structure costs as: (1) fixed-price drydocking package, (2) hull cleaning and painting at unit rate per m², (3) hull steel renewal at $/kg basis, (4) underwater equipment on lump-sum or unit-rate basis, (5) specialist work (BWTS, scrubbers, retrofits) on separate technical quote. Akkan reviews and challenges line items to optimize the final invoice.

Can you handle emergency / casualty repair?

Yes. For vessels with unplanned damage or casualty events arriving in Tuzla, Akkan can mobilize within hours — coordinating with shipyards for emergency dock slots, contacting class surveyors for damage assessment, sourcing materials, and managing insurer/P&I club communications. Email info@akkanmaritime.com with vessel name, IMO number, ETA, and damage scope for fastest response.

Request a repair / drydock quotation

Tell us your vessel particulars, survey type, and target date — we'll come back within 1 business day with shipyard options, indicative pricing, and dock availability.

Repair / Drydock Inquiry

or email us directly at info@akkanmaritime.com