The Turkish maritime sector continues to accelerate its fleet investments, driven by the strong trend in the global tanker market. Recently, Turkish shipowner Akar Deniz expanded its capacity by purchasing two chemical tankers from the Maersk Tankers fleet.

According to obtained information, the Chinese-built sister ships Bro Nuuk and Bro Nissum (built in 2008), with a capacity of 16,600 DWT each, joined the Akar Deniz fleet at a cost of approximately 12 million dollars each. Thus, the company further strengthened its presence in the chemical tanker segment.

Notable for Ice Class Feature

According to VesselsValue data, the market value of tankers with Ice Class 1A ranges between 11.8 million dollars and 12.3 million dollars. This feature allows the vessels to operate in harsh weather and sea conditions.

Turkish Shipowners Assess Opportunities

As rising tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran, along with security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, push tanker freight rates higher, Turkish shipowners are also evaluating this period with new investments.

It is reported that the total size of investments made by Turkish maritime companies in January alone reached 500 million dollars. During this period, companies such as Beşiktaş Denizcilik, Advantage Tankers, and Stella Tanker also stood out with new acquisitions.

Investments Spread Across Different Segments

The investment appetite of Turkish shipowners is not limited to the tanker market. In recent weeks, Ciner Group and Yasa Group have also placed orders for a total of six ultramax bulk carriers and two container ships at shipyards in the Far East. These developments indicate that the Turkish maritime sector continues to grow on a global scale.

Source: SeaNews Türkiye