It is a great pleasure to be in beautiful Antalya, the city where I was born. I grew up by the Mediterranean. Some of my earliest memories are of its beaches. But one is not pleasant: walking barefoot and constantly finding tar sticking to our feet.
MaritimeThe 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), to be held in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026, will bring together countries, the business community, scientists and civil society representatives, providing an important platform for translating climate commitments into concrete action and strengthening international cooperation.
MaritimeThis year's World Maritime Day theme, designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),"From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence", highlights that a safer, more sustainable and more resilient maritime industry can only be achieved through the effective implementation of international regulations and standards.
MaritimeTürk Loydu and SCHOTTEL GmbH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of marine propulsion systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during SMM Hamburg 2026, establishing a framework for future cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
MaritimeTürk Loydu has been recognized by the Suez Canal Authority as an authorized organization to issue the Suez Canal Special Tonnage Certificate.
MaritimeTürk Loydu and Çeksan Shipyard have signed a classification agreement for the first vessel of the NEOCLEAN TANKERS series. The new-generation eco-friendly chemical tanker, to be built under hull number NB85, will be constructed under Türk Loydu classification, marking an important milestone in sustainable maritime technologies.
MaritimeProf. Dr. Oral Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Türk Loydu Foundation, participated as a panelist in an international panel held within the scope of SAFEPASSAGE FORUM 2026 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
MaritimeTürk Loydu has reached another important milestone in line with its international growth strategy, exceeding 600 vessels registered under its class.
MaritimeThe parties agreed to class two product tankers from the Arkas fleet with Türk Loydu, and the necessary steps were initiated to commence the classification process.
MaritimeTürk Loydu will be participating in the Posidonia International Maritime Exhibition, to be held in Athens between 1–5 June 2026, where we aim to share our technical expertise, our strengthened international position through IACS membership, and our partnership‑driven approach through direct engagement with industry stakeholders.
MaritimeThe 12,000 DWT chemical tanker T. FLORYA, built by RMK Marine for DİTAŞ and classed by Türk Loydu (double-classed), has been launched.
MaritimeThe Republic of the Marshall Maritime Administrator and Türk Loydu have signed an agreement for the scope of statutory survey and certification services for vessels flying the Marshall Islands flag.
MaritimeThe “Maritime at the Intersection of Science and Industry: Vision and Practices” Symposium, organized in collaboration with the Türk Loydu Foundation and Istanbul Technical University, brings together leading figures, academics, and experts from the maritime sector.
MaritimeAt Türk Loydu, we believe that every seafarer has the right to work under fair, safe, and dignified conditions.
MaritimeThe seminar titled "Innovative Approaches in the Maritime Sector: Digital Transformation through Simulation," organized in collaboration with the Türk Loydu Foundation, IOG Engineering, and Siemens Digital Industries, was held on June 20, 2025, at the Türk Loydu Foundation Headquarters.
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