The development of the shipbuilding industry in Turkey

MDN İstanbul

Shipbuilding in Turkey has evolved from an old traditional activity in Anatolia to an internationally recognised industry, especially since the early 1990s. The industry has modern, quality certified shipyards that can build ships, yachts, mega-yachts, and sailing boats, as well as carr-ying out extensive repair and conversion works. Turkey’s shipyards are mainly located in the Marmara Region, namely Tuzla, Yalova, and Izmit, which have developed into dynamic shipbuilding centres. Also, in recent years the emerging Black Sea and Mediterranean Regions have increasingly attracted shipyard investments.*
In the last decade, in para-llel with developments in the global market, Turkish shipbuilding experienced a several-fold increase in its shipbuilding and export capacity, including a significant product diversification. According to order books, this resulted in Turkey being regularly placed in the top ten countries on the basis of its deadweight (dwt) production, and in the top five countries by the number of ships.
In recent years Turkey has increasingly tapped into niche markets, which in turn has led to a growing participation by Turkish shipyards in the international trade in new ships. In parallel, there has also been strong growth in the marine equipment manufacturing sector, which could increasingly also tap the export market. These developments reflect in part the strategic location of the yards, the experienced workforce, the quality of production and Turkey’s significant role as a political, cultural and economic bridge between Europe and Central Asian and Middle Eastern economies.
The shipbuilding and repair industry is considered to be one of the most promising industrial sectors in Turkey, and there have been significant developments in recent years. At present, there are 71 active shipyards in Turkey, while another 56 (most of which might be described as a medium size) are reported to be in the process of being built, although this number may be affected by the reduced demand for shipbuilding following the 2008 world economic slowdown. The economic slowdown also affected exports, which peaked at USD 2.7 billion in 2008, but had declined to just over USD 1,2 billion in 2013.

The future of Turkish yards:
Offshore sector
Domestic shipowners are strong supporters of the Turkish shipyards, and for a long time newbuilding output was largely directed at the domestic market. In some cases, shipowners own the yards and build vessels for their own fleets, as well as building vessels for other bu-yers. This focus is understandable as the Turkish shipyards, in their early stages of development, specialise in the types of vessels, and the tonnage ranges, that most suit the freight tasks in the Mediterranean, Black, Marmara and Aegean seas. As a consequence, most of the clients of the Turkish shipyards are shipowners that operate in these areas, where Turkish and Russian flagged ships are strongly represented in the merchant shipping activities,
Due to excess capacity owners of Turkish shipyards are looking for new markets. The strongest growth in the coming years is expected in the construction of new naval vessels, fishing vessels and vessels for the offshore industry. In addition, several Turkish shipyards have a strong position in the niche market of mega yacht building. Due to the fact that Turkish maritime suppliers often cannot meet the high demands of shipyards in the building of these more complex vessels, the dependence of Turkish shipyards on foreign imports will continue in the next few years. For international maritime suppliers this is an opportunity to enter the Turkish maritime market. Specifically for companies who can deliver high technology products and services such as outboard motors, marine propulsion engines, ship propellers and blades. Also, for companies in the manufacturing of marine navigation systems and other ship electronics Turkey is a very promising market.
*Source: Turkish Chamber of Shipping&Turkish Shipbuilders Association.

Sanmar Shipyard:
Sanmar is undoubtedly at the forefront of the Turkish tug building industry. By insisting on a standard of construction where it routinely exceeds the quality obtained by the best yards in Europe and North America, it has achieved an impressive export record.  The company has gained remarkable experience in tugboat building, constructed over 100 tugs and workboats. Sanmar has been involved in building standard series tugboats for two decades, almost all of Robert Allan Limited design. The yard is more than capable of constructing and delivering on time and to budget, any custom-built vessel as well as its proven standard vessels. Sanmar know-how and extensive experience is transferred to the new designs
Dominating the 5.5 hectare total area of the site is the fabrication workshop with internal dimensions of 144m long, almost 16m in breadth and a clear height of 23m.  This provides sufficient space to construct six tugs at any one time plus the equipping of three further units moored at adjacent floating jetties. It is estimated that the yard will be able to complete up to 14 tugboats per year, with bollard pulls ranging from 30 to 100 tonnes, plus a number of special purpose workboats.

Besiktas Shipyard:
Before the first steel cutting in 2008 took place in Besiktas Shipyard, Besiktas Group has built 21 tankers as project manager and builder of these vessels coordinating all aspects of shipbuilding by providing the design, equipment, workmanship and full contract responsibilities via using third party facilities.  Most of these high value and sophisticated vessels were handed over to owners and operators worldwide such as Unitankers Denmark, Veritas Rederi Sweden, Sirius Rederi Sweden, Vaderotank Sweden, Groupe Desgagnes Canada, Petromarine France, Socatra France, Prime Commercial Management Sweden, Unifleet Netherlands.  Having provided these services to these first class clients and having the full awareness of the industry standards due the culture received from the ship management arm of the company enabled Besiktas Shipyard being established on a solid ground and a firm reference list.
The current facility where the Besiktas Shipyard is placed, has a ship building capacity of 7 ships per annum up to 30,000 dwt.
After having built the first 4 tankers of 4100 dwt to Besiktas fleet, Besiktas Shipyard mainly has concentrated to special purpose vessels with tailor made solutions in order to diversify the ship building portfolio and act in line with the general strategy to supply value added ships to its clients.

Facilities:
– 160.000 sqm total area
– 50.000 sqm closed area
– 2.200 m Wet Berth up to 24 m depth
– Three panamax size Graving and Floating Docks
– In house Mechanical Workshops
– 180 x 36 m Slipway 400 tons Gantry Crane
– 100 tons Floating Crane

Shipbuilding
– Specialised in tanker and offshore vessels up to intermediate size
– Capacity to deliver 8 ships per annum
– 23.000 sqm steel fabrication holls

Shiprepair
– 235 m long, 40 m wide panamax size dry dock
– 2X 230 m long, 37 m wide panamax size floating docks
– Completed 170 projects in 2013
– Total of 15 ships repair capability at the same time

Available designs
– Tanker
– Container Ship
– General Cargo Ship
– Bulk Carrier
– Tug/Workboat
– OSV/PSV/AHTS
– LNG/LPG Carrier

Istanbul Shipyard:
Together with SNR Shipyard and ABS Metal being a branch of Istanbul Shipyard, the total  shipyard area has reached to 34,500 m2 having a closed area of 14,400 m2.
It has six slipways for new building and  capable of offe-ring repair and maintenance services to 14 vessels at the same time  by means of its 105 m length floating dock,   3 piers and extensive wharf area. The second floating dock with a length of 129 m will be in service within 2014.
Istanbul Shipyard product portfolio covers a wide range of ships which can be classified as Multi-Purpose Patrol Boats, Naval Support Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels and Commercial Vessels.
Activities in the Defence Industry started in 2007, soon after the obtainment of the National and NATO Level Security Clearance Certificates from the Ministry of Defence. SSM (Turkish Undersecreteriat for Defense Industry) awarded Istanbul Shipyard with the Contract for the modernisation of four pieces SAR-35 boats of Turkish Coast Guard.
The Shipyard signed a contract with the Romanian Border Police in July 2010, for the turnkey delivery of five pieces 17 meter SNR-17 Aluminium River Patrol Boats. The project has been financed by European Union and the boats have been delivered in a very short time like 10 months.
Finally, thanks to the successful delivery of SAR-35 boats, the Shipyard was crowned by SSM with a new Contract for the modernization of 5 pieces SAR-33 boats of the Turkish Coast Guard. Having a scope of jobs similar to SAR-35 program, the project started in January 2013 after the successfully completion of the negotiations with SSM.
The Contracts for the supply of one Submarine Rescue Mother Ship (MOSHIP) and two Rescue and Towing Ships (RATSHIP) based on the requirement of the Turkish Navy was signed on 28 October 2011 with the SSM.
The complete design, construction, outfitting and integration of the MOSHIP and RATSHIPs will be performed by Istanbul Shipyard. In this scope, the total industry participation and offset percentage of 65% will enable the utilization of Turkish industry capabilities through the acquisition of the construction material and services as well as most of the systems to be integrated on the ships
In addition to these projects, the tender for supply of one Scientific Research Vessel (SEISMIC) for the MTA (Turkish General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration) had been awarded to the Istanbul Shipyard and the contract was signed on 24 April 2012 with the SSM.
As of today, one unit Submarine Rescue Mother Ship, two units Rescue and Towing Ships and one unit Scientific Research Vessel are at completion stage, completely designed and being outfitted by their own team.

Ada Shipyard:
Ada shipyard which is based on Tuzla Bay, continues its infrastructure and capacity investments to turn key offshore support vessel projects.
– Experienced with chemical tankers, sea–river type vessels and  ro-ro  carriers.
– Spending strong efforts for offshore supply vessel projects such as:
AHTS Vessels
OSV
PSV
Stand-by vessels

– Ada is able to expand theirshipyard’s physical capacity by utilising other shipyards in Tuzla area.
– 6,000 tons of steel production per year for new buildings and 6 tons per day for ship repairs.
– CNC and prefabrication hull:
 70 m x 23 m enclosed space,
Gantry crane (1 x 12 ton)
– Gantry crane (2 x 8 ton)
– Storage area for New Buildings’ machinery and equipment :
50 m x 23 m enclosed area
with Gantry crane (1 x 8 ton)
– Steel Plating Stock Area
Gantry crane (2 x 10 ton)
Enclosed Paint Hull  (26 m x 26 m)
– New Building Slipway
140 m x 27
Golliath krane (2 x 85 ton – 170 t – 65 m)  for all open areas
– Block Production Hull
Semi Enclosed  3 pcs movable enclosed spaces each
(17,5 m x 24,0 m)
– Blok  Production Hull Cranes
– Gantry Crane (2 x 10 ton – 30 m)
Gantry Crane (2 x 10 ton – 30 m)
– Main Production Hull
132 m x 29 m
Gantry Crane : 2 x 12,5 ton
Gantry Crane : 2 x 12,5 ton
Gantry Crane : 1 x 12,5 ton
– Closed Painting Area:
26 m x 26 m

Desan Yardgem:
Desan Yardgem United Ship-yards is a new shipyard which resulted from the merger of two well-known Turkish shipyards; Desan Shipyard and Yardgem Docks
In a highly competitive international market, the necessity to optimize terms and minimize costs of the executed repair works, while ensuring the highest qua-lity of service, is assured through our efficient management system which will be Desan Yardgem United Shipyards strongest point that is built on experience. Having this purpose in mind, they have operations to offer optimum maintenance, drydocking, overhauling, steel and pipe renewal/installation, engine repair, blasting, painting, carpentry and upholstery, gas free, electric and electronic works and routine maintenance/overhauling works to our customers with the highest quality standards, reasonable pricing policy, reliable operation principles, experienced professional staff truly committed to excellent customer care and satisfaction.

Services
n Docking
Desan Yardgem United Ship-yards can accommodate up to post panamax size of vessels in a dedicated floating docks for repair & conversion.
n Steel Renewal Works
Within the workshops, equipped with a wide range of fixed machinery like CNC plasma cutting benches with latest technology,painting workshops, hydraulic press brakes up to 400 tons, welding machines with automatic and gas welding type, DesanYardgem United Shipyard can easily reaches 40.000 ton productivity annually.
n Engine Works
n Pipe Works
Desan Yardgem is providing all types of pipe pre-manufacturing, cutting, pipe renewal and installation works
either at their own workshops
n Electrical/Electronic Works
n Blasting and Painting Works
n Outfitting Works

ADIK Shipyard:
ADIK is one of the shipyards in Tuzla region with largest indoor building area. The closed building area is equipped with cranes, and utilised for block construction with outfitting, in addition to small ship construction. Mega Yachts, small workboats, Tugs, patrols can be built in multiple numbers within the enclosed area.
A.D.I.K moved to its current location in 20 December 1982 and from that date on until the year 2004 has produced a total number of 31 ships of various types and sizes including coasters, tankers, fishing boats, motor yachts and dry cargo ships for numerous companies and institutions.
In 2009: A Container ship of 1022 TEU with construction number 209 – 212 and a total number of 28 ships throughout a period of four years including 2 Chemical Tankers of 18000 DWT each with construction numbers 214 and 219, 3 Chemical Tankers of 6000 DWT with construction number 94 – 95 – 220 and in 2010 a Chemical Tanker 6.000 DWT with construction number 221 and 3 Chemical Tanker of 8.100 DWT each with construction numbers 215, 216 and 217.
Upon application after completion of its preparations, A.D.İ.K. a shipyard that targets to build ships for the national defense industry within the framework of its understanding of serving the country’s maritime values unlimitedly, has added an other success story to its list of achievements after being elected as the shipyard to be invited by the Turkish Ministry of Defense, Defense Industry Undersecretariat (SSM), for holding contract negotiations regarding the Fast Amphibious Ship (LCT) Project following the said institution’s evaluations finalized in 2008.

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