Independent Maritime Advisory
HKC & EU SRR Specialists
İzmir, Turkey
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Turkey-Based Ship Recycling Advisory

Your ship's last voyage, handled right.

Turqo Marine is a boutique consulting firm based in İzmir — advising shipowners, cash buyers and brokers across the full recycling lifecycle under the Hong Kong Convention and EU Ship Recycling Regulation.

No yard ownership HKC & EU SRR IMO / BIMCO Aliağa on the ground
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EU-Approved Cluster
Aliağa
The preferred jurisdiction for EU-flagged tonnage
Annual Capacity
1M+ LDT
Concentrated in a world-class industrial cluster
Regulatory Anchor
HKC · EU SRR
In force since June 2025. ICIHM mandatory by 2030
No yard ownership
Fully independent — your interests, not the yard's
HKC & EU SRR fluent
Deep regulatory expertise across both frameworks
1 business day response
Committed turnaround for every client inquiry
On the ground, Aliağa
Local presence where the work actually happens
Strategic Consulting

Maritime Advisory

Beyond the recycling transaction, shipowners and operators face ongoing strategic decisions across fleet lifecycle, regulatory change and commercial risk. Turqo Marine provides senior-level advisory support on a retainer, project or ad-hoc basis.

From board briefings to lender liaison, our mandate is to bring clarity and accountability to decisions that matter.

Fleet lifecycle & disposal planning
Regulatory risk assessment
Market & timing analysis
ESG & sustainability reporting
Lender & P&I liaison
Due diligence for acquisitions
Expert witness & arbitration
Board-level briefings
Maritime advisory services

Retainer · Project · Ad-hoc — Flexible structures for ongoing or one-off mandates.

What We Do

Specialist services across the full recycling and maritime lifecycle.

Each mandate is handled by experienced principals — not delegated to juniors.

01

Recycling Project Advisory

End-to-end management of the recycling transaction — from initial feasibility to final certification.

  • Feasibility & price benchmarking
  • Yard selection & negotiation
  • Contract review & risk mapping
  • Pre-recycling condition assessment
  • Final certification management
02

HKC / EU SRR Compliance

Regulatory guidance for vessels subject to the Hong Kong Convention and EU Ship Recycling Regulation.

  • IHM preparation & verification
  • Statement of Compliance (SoC)
  • Ready for Recycling Certificate
  • EU-approved facility confirmation
  • Ongoing flag state liaison
03

Shipyard Operations Design

Advisory for yards developing or upgrading operations to HKC or EU SRR-compliant standards.

  • SRFP development & review
  • Environmental compliance systems
  • Worker safety frameworks
  • Audit preparation & gap analysis
  • Certification pathway planning
04

Commercial & Legal Advisory

Structuring and protection across commercial negotiations — MOAs, LDs, warranties and dispute avoidance.

  • MOA & MOU review
  • Warranty & indemnity advice
  • Casualty & total loss support
  • P&I and lender co-ordination
  • Dispute prevention & resolution
05

Cash Buyer & Broker Support

Independent technical and regulatory backup for buyers and brokers active in the demolition market.

  • Vessel condition & risk scoring
  • Hazmat & IHM due diligence
  • Price & market positioning
  • Delivery voyage oversight
  • Documentation management
06

Training & Certification

Bespoke training programmes for shipyard personnel, crew and shore teams on HKC and EU SRR obligations.

  • HKC awareness workshops
  • IHM surveyor training
  • Yard safety & compliance courses
  • Crew end-of-life procedures
  • Customised client programmes
Port operations management

24 / 7 — Port operations don't keep office hours. Neither do we.

Port Operations

Your Ship's Last Voyage

Last-voyage port calls are high-stakes. Documentation errors, crew issues and regulatory non-compliance at this stage can delay delivery or invalidate the transaction entirely.

Turqo Marine manages the full port phase — from arrival planning through to flag deregistration — ensuring every authority is satisfied and every document is in order.

Port state control prep
Berthing & logistics
Last voyage documentation
Crew sign-off management
Bunker & slop handling
Customs & import clearance
Flag state deregistration
Incident & delay management
Live Demolition Market

Weekly scrap prices across key recycling destinations.

Technical Services

Drydock & Technical Support

Drydocking is one of the most cost-intensive operations in ship management. Turqo Marine provides independent oversight — from specification drafting through to final close-out — to ensure you get value, not surprises.

We act as owner's representative throughout the yard period, providing daily reporting, defect management and contractual protection at every stage.

Drydock spec & tendering
Yard selection & contract review
On-site technical supervision
Condition assessment reports
Pre-recycling technical audits
Class survey co-ordination
Owner's representative
Defect & repair management
Ship drydock operations

Coverage: Tuzla · Aliağa · İzmit

Aliağa ship recycling facilities, Turkey
Aliağa, Turkey — EU-approved ship recycling facilities
Who We Are

Independent counsel, from first call to final certificate.

Turqo Marine was founded to address a gap in the market: shipowners and cash buyers navigating end-of-life decisions need advisors with no yard affiliation, no side interests and no conflict of interest.

We operate exclusively from the owner's or buyer's side, providing technical, commercial and regulatory guidance across the full recycling lifecycle — from initial feasibility through to final deregistration.

"Independent advice is not a luxury in ship recycling. It is the foundation of every sound decision."

Regulatory Depth

Specialists in HKC, EU SRR and IHM — the frameworks that define the post-2025 recycling landscape.

Commercial Acumen

We speak the language of cash buyers, brokers and lenders — and protect your position at each stage.

Local Intelligence

Based in İzmir with daily visibility of Aliağa yard conditions, pricing and availability.

Lifecycle Coverage

From fleet disposal planning to last port formalities — one team for the full scope.

How We Work

Four stages, one accountable team.

A structured process built around clarity, transparency and measurable outcomes.

01

Scope

We define the mandate precisely — objectives, constraints, timeline and commercial parameters — before any work begins.

02

Diagnose

Technical, regulatory and market analysis tailored to your vessel, flag, cargo history and intended recycling jurisdiction.

03

Execute

On-the-ground management from yard negotiation to last-voyage delivery — with daily reporting and proactive issue resolution.

04

Close

Full documentation, certificate management and post-delivery review — ensuring a clean close with no loose ends.

Get in Touch

Let's talk about your vessel.

Whether you're planning a recycling transaction, navigating a compliance question or looking for strategic support — we're available. All inquiries are treated in strict confidence.

Location
İzmir, Turkey
Response Time
Within 1 business day
Languages
English · Turkish · Greek

All inquiries are treated in strict commercial confidence. We do not share client information with third parties, including shipyards and brokers, without prior written consent.

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