Based in the significant maritime hub of Tuzla, Istanbul, OZ MARITIME operates as a specialized provider of safety, technical, and engineering services for the commercial shipping and offshore industries. While the company maintains its primary headquarters in Turkey, it has expanded its operational footprint into Northern Europe with a branch in the Netherlands, effectively bridging the service gap between the Mediterranean and major European port regions like Rotterdam and Antwerp.
The organization’s roots in the sector extend back to 1990, when its leadership first entered the marine safety field. However, the modern iteration of the company formally began operations in 2012 with the establishment of its first fully equipped service facility in Tuzla. Since that time, the firm has evolved from a local service provider into a multi-regional entity, adding service stations in Iskenderun and Yalova to support vessels traversing the Bosphorus and the wider Turkish coast. This expansion strategy was designed to ensure rapid deployment of technicians to vessels requiring urgent compliance inspections or repairs during tight port calls.
OZ MARITIME’s core mandate revolves around the critical inspection, maintenance, and certification of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE). The company’s technicians perform rigorous testing on essential survival gear, including lifeboats, davits, winches, and inflatable liferafts, ensuring they function correctly in emergency scenarios. Beyond mechanical safety systems, the firm provides marine electronics support, conducting GMDSS radio surveys and calibration services that verify the accuracy of onboard navigation and monitoring instruments.
A defining characteristic of the company’s operational profile is its extensive regulatory compliance framework. The organization holds certifications from nearly all major members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), including ABS, Bureau Veritas, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, and RINA. These approvals allow the company to issue valid service certificates accepted globally by flag states and port authorities. By combining technical engineering capabilities with a robust regulatory accreditation portfolio, OZ MARITIME functions as a comprehensive safeguard for vessel operators, ensuring that ships remain seaworthy and fully compliant with international safety of life at sea (SOLAS) regulations.
