STRAITS AGENCY

Asist Ship Agency provides specialised transit agency services for vessels navigating the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, ensuring accurate planning, close coordination with authorities and continuous operational monitoring throughout the passage.

Transit navigation through the Turkish Straits is a highly regulated and sensitive operation requiring experience, real-time follow-up and precise communication with the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and other local authorities.
Our dedicated transit team manages all required arrangements to support a safe, timely and well-coordinated passage between the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

Our Straits Transit Services

∙ Transit planning and advance notification coordination
∙ Continuous liaison with VTS and relevant maritime authorities
∙ Monitoring of traffic conditions, waiting areas and transit scheduling
∙ Support for pilotage and escort service arrangements when required
∙ Assistance with crew movements and operational formalities during transit
∙ Coordination of spare parts delivery and technical attendance at anchorage
∙ Arrangement of launch services and operational support
∙ Attendance during surveyor embarkation / disembarkation procedures
∙ Supervision of anchoring, heaving-up and transit commencement operations

Operational Monitoring & Reporting

∙ During the transit process, we provide continuous updates regarding:
∙ First vessel contact and pre-transit coordination
∙ Waiting status and traffic developments
∙ Planned Bosphorus and Dardanelles transit timings
∙ Passage progress and completion information
∙ Communication flow with VTS and local authorities

24/7 Transit Support

Our operations team maintains round-the-clock supervision and communication, closely monitoring vessel movements and responding proactively to any operational requirement that may arise during the passage.

With extensive experience in supporting general cargo vessels, liner ships, tankers, cruise vessels, mega yachts and specialised tonnage, Asist Ship Agency delivers professional guidance and dependable transit coordination throughout the Turkish Straits.