AGS Turkish Straits Transit Agency: Ensuring Safe and Efficient Passage
AGS offers a seamless and secure passage for vessels navigating the Turkish Straits in both northbound and southbound directions. With our dedicated ship agency personnel based in the Istanbul office, we take all necessary actions to ensure your vessel passes through the Turkish Straits safely and efficiently, minimizing waiting times.
Head Office / Turkish Straits (Bosporus)
During your vessel’s passage through the Turkish Straits, AGS provides comprehensive support, including supply and crew assistance services under optimal conditions. Our services for the Turkish Straits include, but are not limited to:
- Providing Relevant Information: Ensuring shipowners, charterers, and operators have all necessary details for a safe and smooth transit through the Bosphorus Strait.
- Expert Coordination: Guaranteeing seamless navigation through the busy shipping route of the Bosphorus Strait.
- Comprehensive Agency Services: Covering all vessel needs during transit, including documentation, communication, and logistics.
- Anchorage Area Services: Facilitating safe anchoring in designated areas during transit through the Turkish Straits.
- Spare Parts Delivery: Ensuring timely delivery of essential components to vessels during transit.
- Cash to Master (CTM) Services: Providing secure and prompt delivery of funds to vessels during transit.
- Bunkering Agency Services: Arranging fuel supply for vessels under the most favorable conditions.
- Shipyard Agency Package: Offering integrated services for vessels requiring shipyard assistance in Yalova or Tuzla, Turkey.
Bosphorus Strait Transit Passage Agency Service
Up to 300M LOA, We Are at Your Service
As AGS, we provide full Transit Strait Agency services for vessels navigating the Bosporus Strait. Specializing for all types vessels, our transit passage agency service covers dry bulk vessels up to 300 meters in length overall (LOA).
The Bosphorus Strait, located in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is a critical maritime route connecting the Black Sea to the East Mediterranean and vice versa. Due to its strategic geographical location, the Bosphorus Strait is one of the busiest waterways in the world, with waiting times that can extend up to a week.
AGS leverages its strong relationships with local authorities to ensure your vessel’s waiting time is minimized, facilitating a swift and efficient transit.
Why Choose AGS for Turkish Straits Transit?
- Expertise and Local Knowledge: Our team has in-depth knowledge of the Turkish Straits and maintains close ties with local authorities.
- Efficient Coordination: We ensure smooth and timely passage through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.
- Comprehensive Support: From documentation to bunkering, we cover all aspects of your vessel’s transit needs.
- Minimized Waiting Times: Our proactive approach ensures your vessel spends less time waiting and more time moving.
Precision. Compliance. Efficiency.
Choose AGS for Reliable and Efficient Transit Services
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in navigating the Turkish Straits with confidence.