Based in the heart of Turkey’s maritime sector, Bodursan Shipping Agency operates as a comprehensive marine service provider, bridging the gap between international vessel owners and the region’s complex port and shipyard infrastructure. Headquartered in Tuzla, Istanbul—a district renowned as a central hub for shipbuilding and repair—the company has maintained a continuous presence in the industry for over three decades, having been established in the mid-1980s. While its roots are in agency services, the firm has expanded its operational scope to cover technical engineering, logistics, and vessel supply throughout Turkish waters.
The company’s primary function involves acting as a local representative for shipowners, operators, and charterers. It manages the intricate bureaucratic and operational requirements necessary for vessels entering Turkish ports or transiting the Turkish Straits. This includes handling port formalities, customs clearance, and interactions with harbor masters to ensuring compliant passage through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, two of the world’s busiest maritime choke points. Bodursan’s teams coordinate pilotage and tugboat services, facilitating safe navigation for merchant vessels moving between the Aegean, Marmara, and Black Seas.
Beyond standard port agency work, Bodursan differentiates itself through a strong specialization in shipyard agency services. Leveraging its strategic location near the Tuzla and Yalova shipyard regions, the company supports vessels undergoing dry-docking, heavy maintenance, or emergency repairs. In this capacity, it acts as a liaison between the shipowner and the repair facility, overseeing the logistical aspects of the docking process. This technical focus extends to arranging engineering support, supervising sub-contractors, and managing the delivery of critical spare parts and machinery to ships in dry dock.
The organization also functions as a logistics and supply partner, ensuring that vessels receive essential provisions, bonded stores, and technical equipment without delaying their schedules. Its operations cover the entire coastline of Turkey, from the industrial ports of the Marmara region to harbors in the Mediterranean and Aegean. By integrating administrative agency protocols with hands-on technical and logistical support, Bodursan Shipping Agency serves as a multifaceted support node for the global merchant fleet operating within Turkey’s maritime jurisdiction.
