Fire Breaks Out on Moored Boat Along Istanbul’s Balat Shoreline
A boat caught fire along Istanbul’s Balat shoreline on the Golden Horn; cause under investigation, no casualties reported so far.
Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association Backs Nation’s First Seagrass Transplant Project on November 24
GISBIR sponsors Turkey’s first seagrass transplantation project, restoring coastal meadows that outperform forests in oxygen and carbon capture.
New Ro-Ro Line to Connect Trabzon and Novorossiysk from July 12, Boosting Black Sea Trade
New Ro-Ro service between Trabzon and Novorossiysk launches July 12, offering a direct Black Sea link for wheeled cargo trade between Turkey and Russia.
EKOL Maritime Training Center Hosts Historian İlber Ortaylı for Talk on Turkish Naval Heritage
Historian İlber Ortaylı spoke at EKOL Maritime Training Center on Turkish seafaring history from Çaka Bey to today, highlighting the sector’s cultural branding push.
BIMCO Releases Debut Short Film Spotlighting Shipping’s Role in Global Trade
BIMCO launches its first short film to raise public awareness of shipping’s role in global trade, seafarer welfare and industry visibility.
Turkish Captain İşiaçık: More Women Should Pursue Seafaring Careers, No Reason to Fear Life Aboard
Turkish ship captain İşiaçık says women face no real barriers to seafaring careers, as Turkey’s maritime sector seeks to diversify its officer workforce.
Turkish Builder Sanmar Delivers First Tugboat to Omani Owner in New Gulf Push
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar delivers its first tugboat to an Omani owner, marking new Gulf market entry amid growing regional demand for modern harbor tugs.
Japan Trials Autonomous Tugboat as MEGURI2040 Project Advances Unmanned Harbor Operations
Japan tests an autonomous tugboat capable of self-navigated docking, part of a wider push to automate harbor operations and address crew shortages.
New Attack in Strait of Hormuz Exposes Cracks in Fragile Ceasefire, Shipowners on Alert
A new attack in the Strait of Hormuz despite a declared ceasefire highlights ongoing risks for tankers, insurers and global energy shipping routes.
Şadan Kaptanoğlu Declares Bid for İMEAK Chamber of Shipping Presidency, Faces Maritime Press
Şadan Kaptanoğlu announces her candidacy for İMEAK Chamber of Shipping president and meets Turkish maritime press to outline her platform.