The Ship Brokers Association celebrated its 16th anniversary on May 4 in Istanbul during the 169th Brokers' Monday event, uniting industry stakeholders.
The Ship Brokers Association (GBD) celebrated its 16th anniversary on the evening of May 4th, Monday, with the 169th Brokers’ Monday event held at The Monk in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
The organization saw a strong turnout from the maritime community, where association members, brokers, and industry stakeholders came together to create a robust networking environment.
“The First Seed Became a Giant Plane Tree”
In his speech at the event, GBD President Onur Türkeş expressed that the association embarked on its journey 16 years ago with a vision to build a port together. Türkeş noted that today they approach this port not one year older, but one year stronger and more rooted, emphasizing that the first seed has transformed into a giant plane tree.
Türkeş highlighted that brokers are not merely individuals who connect ships, but rather a large family that shoulders the dynamism, friendship, and solidarity of the industry. He expressed that despite changing markets and challenging conditions, their professional passion has never diminished.
One of the most special moments of the night was the cutting of the 16th-anniversary cake by the members of the GBD Board of Directors together on stage. Throughout the organization, the logos of supporting sponsors were projected on stage, thanking all stakeholders who contributed to this journey.
The First Place Trophy Goes to Aqua
As part of the event, the awards for the traditional bowling tournament, which lasted for two days, were also presented. In the tournament, the third-place trophy was won by MRC Maritime, the second-place trophy by Esenyel Partners, while Aqua Chartering became the champion of the 16th year. The highest individual score was achieved by İsmail Seyyah from Esenyel Partners.
Founded in 2010, the Ship Brokers Association celebrated the joy of having played a significant role in the development of professional standards and the institutionalization of the industry over the past 16 years, together with all its members and stakeholders.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
