The Turkish Straits Agency (TSA) is responsible for providing

safe and efficient transit services through the Dardanelles Strait and

Bosphorus Strait, which are the two narrow waterways that connect the

Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea.

The TSA was established in 1936 and operates under the authority

of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Its main functions

include managing vessel traffic, enforcing regulations related to maritime

safety and security, and providing pilotage and towing services to ships

transiting the straits.

The Dardanelles Strait, also known as the Hellespont, is a

narrow passage that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It is about

61 kilometers (38 miles) long and its width varies from 1.2 kilometers (0.75

miles) to 6 kilometers (3.7 miles). The TSA has three pilot stations along the

Dardanelles: one at the entrance, one at the mid-point, and one at the exit.

The Bosphorus Strait, also called the Istanbul Strait, is a

narrow waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It is about

30 kilometers (19 miles) long and its width varies from 700 meters (2,300 feet)

to 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles). The TSA has four pilot stations along the

Bosphorus: two on the European side and two on the Asian side.

The TSA's services are essential for the safe and efficient

passage of commercial vessels, including tankers, cargo ships, and passenger

vessels, through these narrow waterways. Highly skilled pilots and tugboat

crews are responsible for ensuring that vessels are guided safely through the

straits and that they comply with all relevant regulations and procedures.

UTC Shipping provide Turkish Starits Agency services at

Dardanelles Strait and Bosphorus Strait. Providing below services surely higher

than basic industry standards.

* Delivery of Ctm (Cash to Master)

* Delivery of Spare Parts

* Delivery of Provision

* Delivery of Stores

* Delivery of Courier Packages

* Crew Changes

* Provision Supply

* Fresh Water Supply

Our teams are ready to meet needs of owners and charterers, day

and night through the local offices or through the head Office A

Our team well trained about the technical details and

operational rules.

For Turkish straits vessel traffic service user’s guide click here