About Us

Established in the 1960s, GAC Turkey is the country’s number one international shipping agent.

Established in the 1960s, GAC Turkey is the country’s number one international shipping agent. Our comprehensive range of ship agency services meets the needs of all kinds of vessels from cruise liners to FSO/FPSOs, and cargo ranging from wind turbines to wheat.

As well as handling all documentation and liaising with local authorities, our staff manage crew changes, supplies of water and provisions, onboard medical emergencies, the receipt and clearance of spares, connections with appropriately qualified technicians, bunker fuels, maritime training and more.

GAC assists tankers calling at Ceyhan Terminal, the discharge point for oil piped from Iraq, as well as terminals at Atas, Aliaga, Ambarli, Derince and Tutunciftlik. We also handle vessels delivering humanitarian aid supplies on behalf of the United Nations World Food Programme.

Excellent relations with the local authorities enable us to provide first class, trouble-free transit services to vessels passing through the Turkish Straits linking the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

  • Highest standards

    GAC Turkey is ISO 9001 certified. Our service is underpinned by our commitment to ensuring compliance, honesty and transparency in everything we do, in line with the GAC Group’s strict Code of Ethics (Anti-Corruption & Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and Data Privacy policies) and robust HSSE management systems.

  • GAC Turkey’s unrivalled coverage of all Turkish ports and uniquely customisable range of services provides total peace of mind for ship and rig owners, operators and crew, in port and at sea. GAC’s tailor-made 24/7 solutions keep you fully informed of your vessel’s status before, during and after its port call, while we promptly meet your needs and adapt to changing conditions. To further aid efficient operations planning, our free daily intelligence services Hot Port News is a trusted source of the latest news on port conditions worldwide.

  • GAC Turkey has a proven track record of delivering offshore and agency services often in time-critical circumstances - on time, on budget, every time.

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