SHIP STORE

SHIP STORE is a specialized maritime service provider and supply company headquartered in the Tuzla shipyard district of Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 2011, the company was founded to address the technical and logistical needs of vessels operating in the energetic Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea regions. Unlike generalist ship chandlers that focus primarily on provisions and bonded goods, SHIP STORE has carved a distinct niche by integrating technical marine supplies with comprehensive ship repair and engineering services. This dual approach allows the firm to serve as a single point of contact for vessel operators requiring both physical hardware and skilled maintenance labor. The company operates from the heart of Turkey’s maritime industry, leveraging the strategic importance of the Tuzla and Yalova repair zones to service merchant fleets, offshore vessels, and commercial shipping traffic. Its core identity is defined by a strong engineering focus. Beyond simply retailing parts, the organization maintains fully equipped workshops capable of executing complex mechanical and electrical tasks. Their technical teams are deployed to handle diesel engine repairs, turbocharger overhauls, shaft grinding, and reconditioning of critical machinery. This technical capability extends to specialized areas such as marine automation, switchboard maintenance, and hydraulic crane services, ensuring that vessels can resolve operational failures while alongside or in dry dock. On the supply side, SHIP STORE manages a vast inventory of marine-grade products. Their operations emphasize technical stores, including deck and engine equipment, electrical consumables, and heavy machinery spare parts. The company utilizes industry-standard cataloging systems to ensure accuracy in fulfilling orders for global merchant fleets. By maintaining a stock of over 40,000 items, ranging from valves and pumps to navigation equipment, they aim to minimize lead times for vessels with tight port schedules. While rooted in the Turkish maritime cluster, the company facilitates logistics for clients globally, coordinating the delivery of spares and services to various international ports. Their role in the maritime sector is that of a technical problem-solver, bridging the gap between component procurement and onboard installation. Through its decade-plus history, SHIP STORE has expanded its operational footprint to support the technical readiness of vessels transiting the Bosphorus and docking within the region's major shipyards.