NAVTOR has reaffirmed its commitment to providing world-class service and support to customers in Turkey and the surrounding region with the launch of NAVTOR Türkiye in Istanbul.

The global leader in smart shipping and maritime technology, with products and services on over 18,000 vessels in the world fleet, has acquired 100% ownership in Voyager Worldwide Yasden (Yasden). The new office will be led by Managing Director Sena Deral Sezgi, supporting regional shipping companies with innovative e-Navigation and performance solutions to simplify compliance, enhance efficiency and unlock business advantage.

Simple, seamless, successful

The move marks a further step forward for NAVTOR after its acquisition of Voyager Worldwide in November 2023. Tor Svanes, Founder and CEO of NAVTOR, describes the latest development as “another key piece of the puzzle” in delivering optimal coverage, and after sales support, for major maritime markets.

Svanes comments: “Every innovation, product and service we develop is centred on making smart shipping, and its benefits, easy for shipping companies worldwide. However, we also want to make access to expertise and support as simple, seamless and successful as possible, and that means investing in our network and specialist staff to cover key markets.”

Next level commitment

He continues: “We have a long history in Turkey, partnering with Ozsay, and we wanted to take that presence to the next level, cementing our commitment to customers with a dedicated base. The eleven staff at NAVTOR Türkiye are now looking forward to delivering on the huge potential for growth we see in the region, while ensuring local shipping companies access the smart shipping innovations and benefits they deserve. We’d like to welcome everyone on board to NAVTOR Türkiye.”

Existing regional NAVTOR customers are now being transferred from Ozsay to the new business, with Sezgi having taken over the reins from outgoing MD Harun Cakir on 1 June. Sezgi has enjoyed an almost two-decade tenure with Yasden, originally starting with the business making corrections to paper charts, and brings a wealth of knowledge and industry expertise to the role

Leveraging potential

Sezgi notes: “Harun has played a huge part in building the success of Yasden, forging excellent relationships with customers, strong industry links, and creating the wonderful team here. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to ‘step into his shoes’ and continue development, especially now as part of the NAVTOR family.

“With NAVTOR’s unique digital ecosystem, connecting ship, shore and entire organisations, the company has created an ideal foundation for any shipping business looking to achieve smarter, sustainable and more profitable decision making. The industry here in Turkey, and the wider region, is ideally positioned to take advantage, leveraging its history, strategic importance and growing ambition to realise potential. This is an exciting opportunity, at an exciting time for maritime development here. We’re looking forward to delivering world class service and innovations to help our customers get, and stay, ahead of the competition.”

Global growth

Norwegian-headquartered NAVTOR, which opened its doors in 2011, now has an international network of 12 offices, with over 400 expert staff.

The business is number one globally in e-Navigation, with a growing market share in cutting-edge performance solutions.

In addition to its dedicated offices, the company has 25 international distributors and customers from approximately 90 countries.