MBT Shipping

MBT Shipping facilitates marine operations throughout the extensive coastline of Turkey, providing expert shipping agency and port agency services. The organization maintains a strong presence in vital maritime hubs including Istanbul, Kocaeli, Tekirdag, Mersin, and Antalya. Experienced master mariners, including those with specialized tanker backgrounds, oversee transit agency requirements for vessels passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits, ensuring smooth passage and adherence to all local maritime laws. In addition to core agency duties such as coordinating crew changes and cargo logistics, MBT Shipping manages technical and husbandry needs. This includes overseeing bunkering, fresh water supply, and the delivery of essential spare parts or courier packages. The team possesses technical expertise in handling liquid cargo vessels, such as oil, chemical, and LPG tankers, with particular experience in submarine pipelines and combined buoy mooring systems. They also offer marine consulting and independent surveys focused on safety and cargo loss prevention during loading and discharging activities. With its primary office in Izmit and a branch office located in Aliaga, the company ensures broad regional coverage across the Turkish coast. Professional qualifications are backed by certifications from international training academies and IACS member classification societies. Staff members provide around-the-clock support to address urgent situations and coordinate with class attendances or shipyard repairs. By leveraging local contacts and over twenty years of industry experience, the team focuses on reducing port costs and avoiding unnecessary delays for their clients in every major Turkish port.