Naval Architect & Marine Engineer

Independent counsel for a changing maritime industry.

End-to-end technical and commercial advisory across the vessel lifecycle — from concept and newbuilding through operation, conversion, and recycling.

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Based in Istanbul Mandates worldwide

Şükrullah Kalkan Naval Architect & Marine Engineer

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01About

A technical partner for owners, yards, and investors.

Founded on a background in naval architecture and marine engineering, the practice combines deep technical expertise with commercial judgment. Every engagement is led personally — with discretion and an uncompromising attention to detail.

Clients include shipowners, shipyards, financiers and law firms who rely on independent analysis for newbuildings, acquisitions, conversions and the operational decisions of an industry under real pressure to decarbonize.

Vessels Previously Surveyed

Fast Patrol Boats (NFPB class), Corvettes (A class — TCG Heybeliada class), Frigates (I class — TCG Istanbul class), naval auxiliaries under MİLGEM export programs, and Offshore Patrol Vessels.

02Services

Three focused practices. One point of contact.

Technical supervision, independent assessment, and on-the-ground procurement — delivered under one roof.

Project Consultancy

  • Newbuilding Project Supervision Specification drafting, build supervision, and milestone audits.
  • Repair & Conversion Project Supervision Repurposing, life-extension, and equipment upgrade oversight.
  • Shipyard Selection & Contracting Yard sourcing, capacity assessment, and contract structuring.

Technical Surveys & Assessment

  • Steel Survey & Supervision Hull and structural steel condition assessment.
  • Paint & Coating Survey & Supervision Paint system inspection and protective coating evaluation.
  • Piping & Machinery Repair and Renewal Oversight of piping system and machinery repair and renewal works.
  • Cost Analysis Quotation gathering and comparative analysis.
  • Reporting Independent technical reports for owners, insurers, and class.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) UT, MT, PT, and visual inspection services.

Procurement & Sourcing — Turkey

  • Marine Equipment & Spare Parts Sourcing of vessel materials and OEM/aftermarket components.
  • Industrial Goods Procurement of industrial products from Turkish suppliers.
  • Subcontractor Sourcing Vetted local subcontractors for repair, conversion, and yard works.

03Approach

Independence, technical rigor, and trust — in that order.

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Independent Advice

No hidden interests. Every recommendation is driven solely by the client's objectives.

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Technical Depth

Conclusions are grounded in engineering analysis, not opinion or market noise.

03

End-to-End Perspective

Design, construction, operation, and transaction considered as one system.

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Discretion

Confidentiality is the default. Sensitive mandates are handled accordingly.

04Contact

Let's discuss your next project.

Available for consulting and survey mandates worldwide. Initial conversations are complimentary and confidential.