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Turkish maritime merchant fleet rose to 14th place in the world

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Karaismailoglu said, “The Turkish maritime merchant fleet, which was 5 million 761 thousand DWT in 2021, increased by 687 thousand 777 DWT as of 2022 and reached 6 million 449 DWT, and the number of our ships reached 413.”

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoglu evaluated the latest developments in the maritime sector in his written statement.

Emphasizing that investments continue rapidly in the maritime sector, as in every mode of transportation, Karaismailoglu stated that they are proud of getting the return of these investments.

Karaismailoglu said, “The Turkish flagged maritime fleet of 1000 gross tonnage (GT) and above, which has been in a decreasing trend since 2012, has entered a growth trend again after 2020 with the joint work of our Ministry, ship owners and operators. The Turkish maritime merchant fleet, which was 5 million 761 thousand DWT in 2021, increased by 687 thousand 777 DWT as of 2022 and reached 6 million 449 DWT, and the number of our ships reached 413. In the 100th year of our Republic, we will continue to grow even more by continuing this increasing trend.”

Informing that the highest increase in ship types, both in the number of ships and in tonnage, was seen in chemical tankers, Karaismailoglu stated that Turkish-owned chemical tankers increased to 290 thousand 632 DWT in tonnage.

Pointing out that as of the end of 2021, the Turkish-owned merchant marine fleet is in the 15th rank with approximately 31 million DWT, Karaismailoglu said, “Turkiye rose one place last year compared to the previous year and rose to the 14th rank.”

Karaismailoglu stated that in 2022, the Turkish-flagged and Turkish-owned fleet increased by approximately 30% on a DWT basis and exceeded 41 million DWT carrying capacity.

Emphasizing that they are pleased with the increase in the tonnage of ships flying the Turkish flag, Karaismailoglu said:

“Our works will continue without slowing down in the ‘Turkish Century’ as in previous years. We will continue to work non-stop to raise our country, which is surrounded by seas on three sides, to the first ranks in the maritime sector with the investments we make. We take steps not only by thinking about today, but also by thinking about our future. With these steps we have taken, our country’s trade will develop, and exports will break new records with new employments.”

Source: AA / Translated by Irem Yildiz

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