ERKAL Uluslararası Nakliyat ve Tic. A.Ş. operates "TUZLA SHIPYARD" as the largest ship repair facility in the Tuzla Bay. Tuzla Shipyard is one of the largest shipyard in Turkey and, throughout its history, it has been identified with remarkable naval work. Located in the Tuzla suburb of Istanbul, north east of the Sea of Marmara at the entrance to the Bosphorus, we provide drydocking, repair and conversion services with fast turnaround times at competitive prices. Tuzla Area, where the company facilities are ideally located is at the heart of one of the world's busiest waterways and close to the industrial and transportation centers of the country. Tuzla Shipyard's location in Istanbul offers convenient access to both Black Sea and Aegean Sea and industrial hinterland of Turkey. The yard has direct access to open sea and is located very near to the major highways and railways of the country. It is one hour drive to ATATURK International Airport and ten minutes drive to the new GOKCEN Airport. Our Vision: We'll be the leader in transforming our industry, providing innovative solutions for the success of our customers and in fulfilling the changing needs and aspirations of our people. Our Mission: To be the best in shiprepair and conversion, expanding regionally and into growth business. To meet the operational requirements of a vessel and comply with classification rules and regulations, maintenance is crucial. It is also necessary to adapt and extend the lifetime of the vessel. With our experienced shipyard and our motivated and skilled teams worldwide, we always have a suitable facility available to maintain your vessels in the best possible way. Tuzla Shipyard offers extensive workshop facilities, including a modern high capacity steel production workshop, supported by an inventory of more than 3500 tons of steel; machine workshop, electrical workshop, piping workshop, painting/sandblasting department, carpentry workshop and rigging services. Tuzla Shipyard's production services are supported by complete engineering, quality, testing, and design capabilities. Tuzla Shipyard owns a dry-dock which is able to accommodate vessels up to 350 m in length, 65 m in width and of approx. 109000 tons of lifting capacity. Afloat repairs are also available along both sides of dry-dock. The path of progress from the shipyard's pioneering work to its leading position today has been achieved by the superior quality of its products and services, the high productivity of its operations and the innovative spirit and integrity of its people. Tuzla Shipyard operates one of the biggest floating docks in the world, having particulars, 350mt. in length, 65mt. inner width, 109.000 tons of lifting capacity. Built in Italy, completed, rigged and out in service in Turkey. The dock is able to dive 17 meters, concrete structured. Equipped with; remote controlled ballast valves and pumps, draught sensors indicating draughts of dock, camera system to assist and control movements of vessels. 380/400 V power supply, generators, max/min:25/12,5 tons dock cranes, mobile winches on dock top, 100 t floating crane supporting from sea, powerful pumps and compressors which meet cooling water and air requirements, safety equipments, first aid box, stretchers etc.more

Art Shipyard is the new shipyard of Besiktas Group a long established maritime company and market leader in the ship repair industry in Europe. It is located at the heart of the industry in Tuzla bay, which is the traditional ship repair hub of Turkey. Art Shipyard is the new generation shipyard where our international customers experience the “art of service” to its fullest through the high standards of engineering, safety and sustainability. We are competitive in terms of cost, time and quality, and highly qualified in providing our clients with the assistance and support they need in every step of the way.more