What We Do?




Well-knowing the needs of Principals, we provide “7/24” shipping services to hundreds of satisfied domestic and international clients in our portfolio by cautious monitoring of Marine business & trade according to Turkish regulations and tariffs.

Each year, we handle more than 1,000 port calls and Straits passages, including CPP/DPP tankers, petrochemicals, LPG/LNG carriers and dry cargo vessels, across a range of key Turkish locations, including the Turkish Straits, Izmit Bay, Marmara Ereglisi, Mersin, Iskenderun, Aliaga, Canakkale, Istanbul, Samsun, Trabzon, Inebolu and Hopa.

We would like to take this opportunity to offer below listed services with accustomed “on time” HanShip operations along with smooth coordination between Owners, Charterers, Terminals, Vessels, Surveyors, Customs and Harbour Master and hope to establish a long-term collaboration with your good Company in a mutual benefit.

Specialized in providing expert Straits & Port Agency services, ensuring continuous coordination and efficient handling of vessels in straits & ports for optimal maritime operations.

HanShip provides a number of services at all Turkish ports and Straits. The members of our team are well-trained professionals. Our reliable and cost-effective agency services include:

  • Pre-Arrival Formalities/Documentation & In-port Logistics & Scheduling

We provide advance notification and the most timely arrangement for all port services including:

  • Documentation
  • Loading/discharging supervision (cargo inspection)
  • Cargo inward/outward declaration
  • Port clearance
  • Hull, deck and engine survey support
  • Legal advise & consulting

We provide timely and accurate preparation and forwarding of all port call documentation, including Port Log / Statement of Facts, Notice of Readiness, Cargo Manifest, Stowage Plans, Bills of Lading, letters of protest, etc.

  • Customs Inward & Outward Clearance Formalities

We prepare, deliver and follow up necessary documentation for advance notification and formal entry in Turkish straits and ports.

  • On-board Attendance of Vessels

We are on board to follow up proper procedures and practices.

  • Project and heavy-lift cargo services
  • Husbandry operations

We provide a broad range of husbandry services with extensive knowledge and experience of more than 30 years:

  • Crew change operations inc. Letters of guarantee, visa applications, shore passes, hotel bookings, airport/city/port transfers
  • Provision of fresh water, stores and bunkers
  • Cash to Master delivery
  • Medical assistance & attendance
  • Ship spares sourcing and delivery; freight handling, courier & customs brokerage
  • Bunkering & sampling coordination
  • Maintenance & Repair arrangements
  • Dockyard Services / Dry Dock Supervision

Dry-dock agency is generally complicated that involves liaising with various parties with utmost care owing to the Safety of Life out of heavy repair works. – Agent needs to be in good touch with the Dry-docks and has to coordinate with all concerned authorities, suppliers and service providers timely in order to ensure smooth operations.