We provide information and resources related to registration of Ships, surveys, audits, maritime legislation under the following Flag Administrations:

We also have sections on the registration of yachts in Turkey as well as other maritime-related literature.

We the success of the firm is built upon the professional integrity of its members, the personalized relationship between our lawyers and clients, and responding to the client’s needs promptly and effectively, while providing them with the highest standards of legal expertise.

Ocean Maritime Services Ltd. as a classification society our responsibility is to verify that vessels are maintained in accordance with applicable International Conventions Rules for design, construction and/or periodic survey with an essential link in the overall safety chain of the marine industry.

  • New building
  • Plan approval
  • Vessels in operation
  • Type approval
  • Review & approval of ship’s plans/documents against class rules, international conventions and national requirements
  • Conducting class and statutory surveys on-board ships and issuing the relevant certificates
    Carrying out shipboard management audits according to ism requirements and issuing the necessary certificate
  • Inspection and certification of materials and components
  • Welder’s qualification tests and issuance of welder’s certificates
  • Carrying out audits on companies servicing the marine industries for approval and issuing the relevant certification
  • Carrying out shipboard security audits according to international ship & port facility security (ISPS) convention
  • Reviewing and approval of ship’s security plans and documents according to ISPS convention

Statutory work is carried out in strict compliance with the IMO’s international conventions and codes, as well as per the national regulations of the Flag States, having authorized various recognized organizations and Major international conventions and codes directly relevant to the surveying and certification activities of Ocean Maritime Services ltd. include the following.

  • SOLAS
  • ISM
  • MARPOL
  • ISPS
  • Load Line
  • Maritime Labour Convention
  • Tonnage
  • Ballast Water Management Convention
  • Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG)
  • International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (ITC 1969)
  • Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)
  • International Grain Code (Grain Code)
  • Crew Accommodations, ILO Convention 92,153
  • Cargo Gear, ILO Convention 152
  • International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code)
  • Gas Carrier Code (GC Code)
  • High Speed Craft Code (HSC Code)
  • On behalf of the following Flag States:

Ocean Maritime also offers its clients the incorporation of offshore companies in a diversity of jurisdictions, especially:

Our services include the drafting and registration of articles of incorporation, minutes of shareholder’s and/or director’s meetings, issuance of share certificates, powers of attorney, and corporate annual tax payments.

Ocean Maritime Services representative agent in Türkiye of behalf of the isthmus Training Institute (ITI), a member of the IBS Marine Group, was founded for fill the training requirements of the STCW convention and its amendments. it is a company at the service of the international Maritime Community. ITI is an ISO 9001 certified company, is a Recognized Training Center authorized to conduct STCW courses under Panama, Belize, among other Flag State Administrations.

LIST OF COURSES

  • Advance Training in Fire Fighting
  • First Aid/ CPR
  • Personal Survival Techniques,
  • Yacht Captain
  • Basic Fire fighting
  • Rating forming part of Navigational Watch
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.
  • Rating forming part of Engine Watch
  • Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft
  • Medical First Aid Rescue Boat
  • Medical Care
  • Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and the use of
  • Ship Security Officer
  • ARPA
  • Port Facility Security Officer
  • Radar, ARPA. Bridge Teamwork and Search
  • Company Security Officer and Rescue
  • Port State Control
  • Cabotage Captain
  • Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes.
  • MARPOL Training Course for instructors
  • Shipboard Safety Officer
  • Tanker familiarization
  • Bridge Team Management
  • Specialized Training for Liquefied gas Tanker.
  • 2nd Eng and Chief engineer
  • Specialized Training for Oil and Chemical
  • OSHA Seminar
  • Tankers
  • Ordinary Seaman
  • Restricted Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS
  • Boarding Officer
  • General Operator’ s Certificate for the GMDSS
  • Ship’s Cook
  • The Operational use of ECDIS
  • Security Awareness for all Seafarers Master and Chief Mate
  • Security Awareness for Designated Duties

  • Maritime Litigation
  • Maritime Insurance
  • Filing of application to obtain Nan encumbrance and Good Standing Certificates
  • Filing of application to obtain Ship station radio license.
  • Public Registry and Merchant Marine Searches.
  • Collisions and salvage
  • Marine consultants
  • Sale and purchase of a vessel/yacht in accordance with the requirements of various Flag Administrations.
  • register a yacht (pleasure or commercial)
  • To provide endorsements of seafarers’ certificates for officers and ratings from various Flag
  • to provide technical supervision of a vessel
  • Carrying out of an independent investigation of marine casualties and incidents for Insurance Companies, Flag Administrations, and Ship owners.
  • Investigation of cargo damage or loss
  • Ultrasonic measurements of cargo hold, cargo holds hatches, containers and other compartments.
  • To receive Bunker Certificate of Insurance (BCC 2001)
  • To receive a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC 2007).
  • Filing of appeals against fines imposed by the Panama Maritime Authority on any Panamanian Flagged vessel.