“We have a say in the sea. Kolin acknowledges the global significance of maritime trade, and conducts port operations and shipbuilding by conveying its experience to these areas. The environmental safety of the Dardanelles Strait, which enemy soldiers failed to pass 100 years ago, is now entrusted to Kolin. The Çanakkale facility also houses the largest waste-receiving facility in Turkey. Kolin, which is also a port and marina operator in Dikili and Teos, has a say in shipbuilding with the Sefine Shipyard.”

ÇANAKKALE LİMAN İŞLETMESİ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. (CLİAS)

Çanakkale (Kepez) Port, which was commissioned in 2005 with the Build-Operate-Transfer model, offers cargo handling and terminal services to general cargo, bulk cargo, container, Ro-Ro and cruise ships, as well as to ferries, petroleum ships and chemical tankers. In addition to providing services for import and export cargo, the port contributes significantly to marine tourism in Turkey as the sea border gate of Çanakkale by hosting cruise ships. The Çanakkale Liman İşletmesi A.Ş., which, along with the port operation services, comprises “Turkey’s Largest” waste-receiving facility, collects and recycles waste from ships passing through the Dardanelles Strait. This is a critical task in terms of marine environment protection and added value creation. Furthermore, the main areas of activity of the Çanakkale (Kepez) Port also include marine fuel sales to vessels passing through the Dardanelles by means of its fueling station. In addition to the waste-collection and fuel-supplying activities under the CLIAS brand, which is made up of the Çanakkale Liman Işletmesi A.Ş.’s initials, the port also delivers agency services and operates the ‘Elazız,’ ‘Hazar’ and ‘Juliana’ ships owned by the Koloğlu Holding. As part of the provided services, the Çanakkale Liman Işletmesi A.Ş. boasts a fleet of five waste-receiving vessels, two fuel tankers and three general cargo ships.

 

DİKİLİ LİMAN VE TURİZM İŞLETMELERİ TİC. A.Ş.

The renovation and repair of the Dikili Port’s landing stage was completed in 2000, expanding its width from nine meters to 15 meters and its length from 72 meters to 132 meters. Subsequently, the Privatization Administration granted the port to the Dikili Liman ve Turizm Işletmeleri Ticaret A.Ş. on November 10, 2003. The Dikili Port provides services such as harboring, cargo handling, terminal services, pilotage, towage, lashing, water delivery, waste reception, passenger hall management, security services as per the ISPS Code, and indoor storage outside the port’s area. Accommodating a passenger hall, the customs office, customs protection directorate, coastal health department and the maritime police offices, the port enables the rapid execution of all transactions. These services are provided in administrative buildings where agencies can work in computer-equipped offices. The port also delivers solid waste reception and water delivery services to ships. The port is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has adopted the highest quality of service in line with the standards. The Dikili Port provides services for bulk, bagged and palletized cargo. Importers and exporters are also provided with warehousing/storage services in the indoor warehouse (31,500 square meters) and outdoor areas (22,500 square meters), which are located five kilometers from the port. Stockpiling and packaging services in these warehouses are delivered by the Dikili Port. The main loads that are handled at the port are perlite, iron ore, clay minerals, granite stones, MDFs, fatty acids, ammonium nitrate and the like.

 

SEFİNE DENİZCİLİK TERSANECİLİK TUR. SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.

Established in 2007, Sefine Shipyard swiftly rose to prominence, becoming a leading force in the maritime sector in a remarkably short time. Recognized as one of the distinguished shipyards in Turkiye, Sefine Shipyard specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including new shipbuilding, ship maintenance/repair/conversion services, and the construction of large steel structures.

As a subsidiary of Koloğlu Holding, Sefine Shipyard holds a prominent position as one of the largest shipyards in its region, boasting an expansive area of 300,000 m2 in Yalova-Altınova along the Marmara Sea. Sefine stands out the biggest shipyard not only for its physical footprint but also for its substantial business volume and diversity. Featuring a 90,000 DWT Post-Panamax capacity dry dock, the largest in the region, and two floating docks one with a lifting capacity of 40,000 tons and the other with 75,000 tons, Sefine Shipyard delivers top-tier ship maintenance/repair/conversion services.

Sefine, exporting new shipbuilding projects to key maritime nations such as Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Estonia, and the Faroe Islands, holds the global leading position in the construction of Live Fish Carrier Vessels.

Sefine is actively engaged in both research and development (R&D) and product delivery activities, particularly focusing on new-generation autonomous and swarm unmanned naval vehicles.

With a remarkable track record of over 50 successfully completed shipbuilding projects and exports to 43 different countries, Sefine Shipyard earned the title of export champion in the Shipbuilding Category in Türkiye’s Top 1000 Exporters 2020 Survey conducted by TIM.

Since its inception, Sefine Shipyard has been a trailblazer in the Turkish maritime sector. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 individuals, including subcontractor personnel, the shipyard contributes significantly to the national economy through continuous investments, export successes, pioneering R&D and innovation activities, and the delivery of world-class products and services.

TEOS MARİNA İŞLETME VE TİCARET A.Ş.

The Teos Marina of the Koloğlu Holding is a yacht marina that commenced operations on June 21, 2010 in Sığacık, a touristic town in the Seferihisar district that became the first member of Turkey’s “Cittaslow” (slow city) movement. Teos Marina has a capacity of 480 boats at sea and 80 boats on land. Teos Marina features the logistic advantage of being located 40 kilometers from Izmir’s center and 50 kilmeters from the Adnan Menderes International Airport. The marina neighbors the historical Sığacık Citadel and the ruins of the ancient city of Teos. Additionally, several tourist attractions, such as Çeşme, Kuşadası, Ephesus ancient city and the House of the Virgin Mary, are only an hour’s drive from the marina. The Greek island of Samos can be reached in two hours from Teos Marina thanks to the ferry services, which can be organized directly from the marina at attractive prices. The Customs Building of the marina boasts a Setur Duty Free store. Constructed according to the build-operate-transfer model of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Teos Marina was granted the Five Anchors Award by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The quality of the marine is validated internationally by five Golden Anchors awarded by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The Teos Marina has become the 10th marina in the world and the second in Turkey to be presented with five Blue Stars by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI). The Teos Marina has also received the Blue Flag certificate from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and its member, Turkey Environmental Education Foundation (TURÇEV). The marina provides a towing service to vessels with a maximum width of 7.3 meters by a 75-tonne travel lift in the dry dock area, where all maintenance and repair services are delivered. The outdoor shopping section of the marina features many stores, recreation and dining units, entertainment venues, boutiques and beauty shops.

Teos Marina is a central attraction at the heart of Sığacık, which stands out with its unspoiled nature, historical fabric, welcoming locals, natural products and local delicacies. In recent years, Teos Marina has risen above its competitors and has continued to gain momentum in prestige since 2016, achieving a 105 percent boat occupancy rate in 2020.