Begüm
Maritime & Investment
Consulting

Begüm Maritime Consultancy will serve as a dedicated hub for foreign-flagged yachts and the international management firms that represent them. Our mission is clear: to ensure that your vessels and clients experience seamless operations in Türkiye whether for refit projects, new builds, flag procedures, insurance matters, or during their cruising seasons in Turkish waters.

Expertise You Can Rely On
Our consultancy is staffed with six maritime specialists, all of whom have completed their LBA or other relevant education in the United Kingdom and the United States. Their expertise covers:

Drafting and reviewing contracts with shipyards for new construction and refit projects

Flag change procedures and transition to the Turkish flag

Guidance on charter license applications for foreign-flagged yachts

Implementing preventive strategies to avoid disputes during and after projects

Protecting clients’ rights in case of disagreements, ensuring swift and effective resolution

Providing comprehensive advisory services across all maritime matters

Providing information within an effective administrative framework, covering key local and international rules and conventions, as well as tax applications regarding VAT and other taxes

Multilingual Service
To serve the global yachting community, we provide advisory services in English, French, and Italian, ensuring smooth communication with owners, captains, management companies, and shipyards worldwide.

Leadership
At the helm is Begüm Doğulu, President of the Yacht Tourism Association of Türkiye and a widely recognized leader who continues to set the pulse of Turkish yachting. Backed by the Begüm Group of Companies, Begüm Maritime Consultancy combines decades of hands on maritime experience with international expertise.