Ship equipment supply in Turkey
SMETRD coordinates ship equipment supply and servicing in Turkey: life-saving and fire-fighting appliances, navigation and communication gear, deck and mooring equipment, and personal protective items. This page explains certification, servicing intervals, delivery and what to send in the request.
What ship equipment can be supplied in Turkey?
Supply covers life-saving appliances, fire-fighting equipment, navigation and communication items, deck and mooring gear, cargo handling accessories, workshop tools, gas detection and personal protective equipment. Availability depends on type and maker. The quote states which items are in stock and which require ordering.
Life-saving appliances: lifejackets, immersion suits and liferafts
Life-saving appliances include lifejackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys, liferafts, pyrotechnics and rescue equipment. They must meet SOLAS and flag requirements and carry the correct approval marking. Specify type, number and class or flag rules so that the offer covers approved items only.
Liferaft servicing is carried out by approved service stations, not by the supplier of loose items.
Fire-fighting equipment: extinguishers, hoses and breathing apparatus
Fire equipment includes portable extinguishers, hoses, nozzles, fire suits, breathing apparatus, cylinders and refill. Refilling and testing of extinguishers and cylinders is done by approved stations that issue certificates. State the type, capacity and standard when requesting items or service.
Plan servicing before the due date and avoid last-minute scheduling.
Navigation and communication equipment
Items include charts and publications where permitted, binoculars, compasses, lights, flags, VHF accessories, AIS and GMDSS spares. Type-approved equipment and annual tests follow the flag and class requirements. Send the maker and model of the existing system so compatibility is checked before purchase.
Radio equipment servicing needs an authorised technician; the quote names the service provider.
Deck and mooring equipment
Deck equipment includes mooring lines, wires, shackles, blocks, fenders, pilot ladders, gangways and safety nets. Strength rating and certification are important for lifting and mooring items. Provide size, material, breaking load and the standard required so the right grade is quoted.
Pilot ladders and gangways follow strict requirements and should come with test documentation.
Gas detectors, calibration and tank-cleaning gear
Portable and fixed gas detectors need calibration gas and periodic calibration by competent service stations. Tank-cleaning machines, hoses and accessories are also requested for tanker and bulk vessels. Give the detector maker and model, gas types and the date of the last calibration.
Calibration certificates should be kept with the safety records.
Workshop tools and machinery
Workshop supply covers hand tools, power tools, welding machines, measuring instruments and lifting tools. Heavy or specialised tools can be rented or supplied for a yard stay. Specify power supply, voltage and plug standard, because ship and shore voltage can differ and may require adapters.
Calibrated instruments should come with a calibration certificate.
Personal protective equipment and uniforms
PPE includes helmets, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, harnesses, boiler suits and hearing protection. State sizes, standards and numbers per department. Fall protection items need inspection records. Fast delivery is possible for common sizes, while uniforms with logos take longer, and this is stated in the quote.
Ask for size charts or a list by crew member to avoid return deliveries.
Certification, approvals and test reports
Many items must carry type approval, a test certificate or a service certificate. Tell the supplier which flag state and class society apply. The quote lists the documents supplied with each item, and any item that cannot be certified is marked as such so that the ship does not rely on it for compliance.
Keep certificates on board and in the maintenance system.
Servicing and inspection of safety equipment in port
Servicing of liferafts, extinguishers, breathing apparatus, gas detectors and radio equipment can be scheduled during the port call with approved service stations. They need access to the ship and sometimes equipment removal. Confirm the time window with the agent and avoid overlapping with cargo operations.
How to specify equipment correctly in a request
For each item give the name, standard, size, capacity, quantity, maker if fixed, and the certificate needed. Add the vessel type, flag, class society and the delivery position. Photos or existing item data reduce questions. Mark whether equivalents are acceptable, and what documents must reach the ship.
- Item and standard
- Size, capacity, quantity
- Flag and class
- Certificates required
- Delivery position and date
Delivery to the ship: quay, buoy or anchorage
Equipment is delivered by truck to the quay or by launch to anchorage. Bulky items need lifting arrangements, so state crane availability on board. The agent arranges the gate pass and timing. Delivery to the yard in Tuzla or Yalova follows the yard's own access rules.
Can equipment be combined with spare parts and supplies?
Yes. One request can contain supplies, spare parts and equipment. SMETRD organises the quotes, documents and delivery together in one written offer. This helps the ship receive everything in one delivery window and keeps certificates and invoices correctly matched to the items received.
What about equipment for inspections and audits?
Before a flag, class, port state or vetting inspection, vessels often need missing or expired items replaced quickly. Send the deficiency list or checklist and the inspection date. The quote shows which items can be supplied in time, with documents, and which cannot be guaranteed within the available period.
No supplier can promise inspection results; supply only removes equipment-related findings.
Which ports are covered for equipment deliveries?
Deliveries are planned for Istanbul and Ambarlı, the Tuzla and Yalova yards, and other Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. Service stations for safety equipment are concentrated near Istanbul, so remote ports may need more time. The quote states the arrangement for your port.
How to request ship equipment supply in Turkey?
Email [email protected] with the vessel particulars, flag, class, port and ETA, and the equipment list with standards and quantities. Say which certificates you need and where the goods should be delivered. A written quotation follows, naming the supplier or service station and documents included.
Frequently asked questions
What ship equipment can you supply?
Life-saving and fire-fighting gear, navigation and communication items, deck and mooring equipment, tools, gas detectors and PPE.
Are certificates included?
Where the source can issue them. Tell us the flag and class so that the quote lists documents per item.
Can safety equipment be serviced during the call?
Often yes, with approved service stations. Confirm the time window with the agent.
Can you deliver to a ship in a yard?
Yes, following the yard's access rules and with a named contact.
Can I get equivalent products?
Yes, if you allow it. We propose equivalents in writing for approval.
Do you publish prices?
No. Each request is quoted in writing.