[Turkey]Bartin Port

Introduction
CERRAHOGULLARI T.A.S (CTAS) is one of the oldest and most experience privately owned shipping companies in Turkey. CTAS has been ivolved in ship owning and agecy operation in Istanbul and Black Sea region for over 150 years. The Cerrahogullari family owns all shares of Cerrahogullari T.A.S

In the past CTAS established strong relation with Turkish state organisations such as Erdemir and Isdemir government owned iron ore, steel mills and the Turkish state oil companies, TPAO and Tupras. A parallel can be drawn with the company's growth and the incrase in demand for iron ore, grain, coal and crude oil for these state owned companies.

CTAS was the first Turkish shipping company to owned a modern bulk carrier in the 1960's and OBO in the 1970's a VLCC and ULCC in the 1980's. CTAS was one of the Turkish shipping companies to employ modern methods of ship managements, ship operations, and ship finance.

In 1998 CTAS decided to pursue long-term projects involving LNG and LPG transportation in Turkey. Therefore CTAS sold their Cape Size and Panamax Bulk Carriers and concentrated their resources on energy related shipping long-term project and agency work.

Cerrahogullari T.A.S is today providing agency services due to the intensive relations with USA, UK, Brazil shipowners. We are now intending to expanse our existing agency work and offer our clients competitive pricing with high quality services. We are operating our agency business at Istanbul and are looking toincrease our staff with the development of further business.
Our extensive experience based on running our own vessels, together with the quality of service and highlevel of professionalism with which were served and continue to serve our foreign clients is an attribute,which many in the industry would attest to.

Cerrahogullari T.A.S. agency services consist of the following;

Shipping agency services (ports & transit clearance through straits).
Loading / Discharging attendance (cargo inspection).
Project & Heavy Lift cargoes services.
Ship to-ship transfer.
Ship's supply services (provision , freshwater, bonded stores etc.)
Bunkers & Lubricants supply.
Repairs & Drydocks services.
Hull, deck and engine survey support.
Garbage & Waste oil disposal services.
Diving support.
Arranging medical attendance.
Crew changes and repatriation.
Motorboat & Car services.
Delivery services. (cash to master, spare , mail and store)
Advisory in legal matters.
Constant aware of your vessel's position and upto the minute notification of all her movements.

We are committed to minimizing operating expenses without compromising our reputation for excellence. We serve our customers with professionalism

Contact
Address : Inebolu Sok. No: 59
Set Ustu 80040
Kabatas / Istanbul
Phone : +90 212 251 49 17 (PBX)
Fax : +90 212 251 50 52
Telex : 25387 ACER TR