Services

NAVTEK Naval Technologies – Advanced Naval and Commercial Vessel Engineering

Over the last 40 years, NAVTEK has grown into a highly specialized naval engineering, design, and shipbuilding firm. Today, it provides full-spectrum maritime architecture, marine engineering, and production services for defense, commercial, and offshore sectors.

The company is particularly committed to transitioning today’s carbon-intensive shipping industry to a planned future with close-to-zero emissions.

It delivers innovative vessel solutions ranging from basic barges to highly sophisticated naval and fully zero-emission ships. Services span concept development, detailed design, engineering analysis, project management, and build supervision.

NAVTEK is at the forefront of sustainable maritime technology, offering new-generation electric propulsion vessels, alternative fuel integration, and zero-emission port concepts.

Naval Expertise:

● Amphibious landing vessels and high-performance landing craft

● Military corvettes and mission-specific naval platforms

● Bespoke offshore platforms and commercial ship types, including tankers and cargo vessels

Engineering Services:

● Operates the most significant ship repair and conversion facility in Tuzla Bay
● Hydrodynamic and stability analysis
● Vibration, noise, and structural integrity assessments

● Subsea engineering and advanced hull optimization

● Specialist design for floating power plants

The company’s R&D teams deliver advanced systems for hull optimization, stability enhancement, and environmental compliance. NAVTEK also supports port operators with self-sustained port modification projects, integrating decarbonization strategies with operational upgrades. This includes feasibility studies, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, and ROI analysis for infrastructure transitions.

Recent Projects:

● ZEETUG series – the world’s first fully electric, zero-emission tugboats

● High-capacity oil recovery vessels for rapid environmental response

NAVTEK’s services extend through build oversight, ensuring quality execution at partnership yards.
With its unique combination of design innovation, engineering depth, and environmental leadership, NAVTEK enables clients to meet operational, commercial, and sustainability goals with precision-built solutions tailored to mission requirements.

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TK Tuzla Shipyard – Large-Scale Repair, Conversion, and Maintenance Services

TK Tuzla Shipyard is one of Türkiye’s leading facilities for ship repair, maintenance, and complex conversion projects. With over 40 years of operational experience and the financial strength of Kıran Holding, the yard delivers fast turnaround and consistently high-quality workmanship.
Located in Tuzla, Istanbul, it offers a floating dock capable of accommodating VLCC-size vessels, with a lifting capacity of 109,000 tonnes and dimensions of 350 x 65 meters.

Core Services:

● Ship repair and maintenance for tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, ferries, and offshore vessels

● Major conversions: structural modifications (including ship lengthening), offshore platforms, accommodation units, and drilling rigs

● Ballast water management system installations and environmental compliance upgrades

● Emergency repairs for grounding, collision, or structural damage

Technical Capabilities:

● Prefabrication of pipes, steel structures, and components before vessel arrival to reduce in-dock time

● Comprehensive steel renewal, blasting, painting, and outfitting services

● Mechanical, electrical, and piping workshops with highly skilled personnel

● Bureau Veritas-certified quality, safety, and environmental management systems

Specialized Expertise:

● Rapid emergency repairs — recent work included completing 270 tons of steel renewal and tank/hull treatment on a VLCC in just 17 days

● Complex offshore conversions, such as the transformation of SCARABEO-7 accommodation platform into a drilling platform

● High-capacity labor force enabling multiple large projects simultaneously

With its proven track record, TK Tuzla Shipyard combines scale, speed, and technical depth. Clients benefit from on-time delivery, rigorous safety compliance, and competitive project costs.
The yard remains a preferred choice for global shipping companies seeking reliable, expert-led repair and conversion services in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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