Kartal Ship Agency is a maritime service provider headquartered in Rize, Turkey, focusing on port agency and shipping logistics. Since beginning its operations in 1996, the company has focused its activities on the Turkish Black Sea coastline and the vital transit routes through the Turkish Straits. Its primary function involves representing the interests of shipowners, managers, and operators during vessel port calls and maritime transits.
The geographic scope of the agency’s operations covers several major ports in northern Turkey, including Rize, Hopa, Trabzon, Giresun, Ordu, and Samsun. In addition to these regional port services, Kartal Ship Agency facilitates the movement of vessels through the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, providing necessary coordination for transit passages. This role requires constant interaction with port authorities, coastal safety administrations, and customs officials to ensure that all legal and operational requirements are met.
Operational services provided by the agency are diverse, ranging from administrative vessel clearance to hands-on husbandry support. The firm manages customs and immigration formalities for incoming and outgoing ships and oversees the logistics for crew changes, including visa arrangements, transport, and medical assistance when needed. On the technical and supply side, the agency coordinates the delivery of bunker fuel, fresh water, and provisions, while also assisting with the logistics of spare parts delivery and coordination with local repair workshops.
Kartal Ship Agency also handles complex documentation requirements, ensuring that cargo manifests and administrative paperwork comply with local regulations. By serving as a local point of contact, the agency assists in the smooth execution of marine operations, managing the various formalities that arise during a ship's stay in port or its passage through controlled waterways. Through these activities, the firm supports the logistical needs of the global shipping community within the specific context of the Turkish maritime infrastructure.