Bodursan provides comprehensive husbandry services in the Turkish Straits, ensuring smooth vessel operations with expert solutions tailored to each vessel’s needs. Our services include cash to master delivery, customs clearance, spare parts delivery, crew mail, supply coordination, bunkering, underwater inspections, technical services, and efficient crew change management. With extensive local expertise, a strong network of trusted service providers, and a commitment to safety and efficiency, we offer 24/7 support for vessels, minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.
At Bodursan, we recognize the critical importance of husbandry services in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of vessels, especially in a key maritime corridor like the Turkish Straits. With our extensive local expertise and longstanding presence in the region, Bodursan stands as a central hub for nearly all shipping needs. We are committed to providing exceptional, safe, and prompt services that cater to the full spectrum of vessel requirements, ensuring smooth port calls and timely transits.
Our husbandry services are designed to address the diverse and dynamic needs of vessel operators, offering a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of each principal. Our expertise spans multiple areas of vessel operations, and we offer seamless integration of these services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance at every step.
Our Comprehensive Husbandry Services Include:
1. Delivery of Cash to Master
We ensure the secure and efficient delivery of cash to the master, facilitating prompt financial operations.
2. Customs Clearance and Delivery of Spare Parts
Handling the complex customs procedures and ensuring the swift clearance and delivery of spare parts, reducing vessel downtime.
3. Crew Mail and Courier Packages
We manage the timely delivery of crew mail and packages, ensuring that all communications and personal items reach the crew without delay.
4. Coordination of Stores and Supply Delivery
Our team coordinates the procurement and timely delivery of stores, provisions, and supplies, minimizing port time and maximizing operational efficiency.
5. Coordination of Bunker and Lube Oil
We manage the coordination and timely supply of bunkers and lubricants, ensuring that vessels are fully fueled and ready to depart without unnecessary delays.
6. Supply of Fresh Water
We arrange for the supply of fresh water, meeting the vessel’s consumption needs efficiently and ensuring vessel readiness.
7. Underwater Inspection at Anchorage
Our trusted partners conduct detailed underwater inspections of vessels while anchored, ensuring that the vessel’s hull is in optimal condition without the need for dry docking.
8. Coordination of Survey Requirements
We facilitate all types of surveys, from condition surveys to inspections by classification societies, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and maintaining operational safety.
9. Coordination of Repairs and Technical Services
We offer a full range of technical and repair services, from routine maintenance to emergency repairs, ensuring that your vessel remains in optimal working condition.
10. Crew Change and Medical Assistance
Our secure and efficient crew change services include facilitating crew movements and addressing medical needs promptly, minimizing crew downtime. We take full advantage of Istanbul’s connectivity to approximately 145 countries globally.
Seamless Crew Change Operations
At Bodursan, we pride ourselves on facilitating hassle-free and secure crew change operations. Thanks to Istanbul’s strategic position and extensive flight connectivity, we ensure that crew members can travel seamlessly between the vessel and their home country, regardless of location.
Our crew change services include:
• Liaison with Crew and Owner Offices
We coordinate closely with the crew, owners, and relevant offices to ensure that all entry requirements are met efficiently, including documentation, travel arrangements, and immigration procedures.
• Visa Application Management
Our team manages visa applications for crew members, including providing invitation letters and “OK to Board” approvals, ensuring compliance with immigration policies.
• Visa on Arrival Arrangements
We assist with visa-on-arrival services for crew members, meeting them upon arrival and facilitating smooth immigration and customs procedures.
• Transportation Services
We provide reliable transportation services for crew members, ensuring their safe and timely arrival at their destination, whether it’s the vessel or another location.
Why Choose Bodursan?
• Local Expertise & Network: With years of experience in the Turkish Straits, we have built a strong network of trusted service providers, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.
• Tailored Solutions: We understand that each vessel has unique needs, and we offer customized husbandry services to meet those specific requirements.
• Commitment to Safety: The safety of your vessel, crew, and cargo is our top priority. We ensure compliance with international maritime safety standards at all times.
• Efficiency and Speed: Our vast local knowledge and experienced team ensure that all services are delivered with the utmost efficiency, minimizing port time and avoiding unnecessary delays.
• 24/7 Support: We offer round-the-clock support to handle any situation that may arise, ensuring that your vessel’s needs are met at any time.
At Bodursan, we provide a comprehensive, reliable, and secure service that ensures your vessel’s operations in the Turkish Straits are smooth and efficient. By entrusting us with your husbandry needs, you gain a strategic partner dedicated to excellence and operational continuity.