GEMAK GROUP OF COMPANIES

Spanning an extensive 87,000 square meters, the shipyard is strategically divided into an indoor area of 11,000 square meters and an expansive outdoor space covering 76,000 square meters. TGE Shipyard is renowned for its world-class proficiency in both constructing and repairing a diverse array of ship types.

Gemak TGE boasts the largest graving dock in the region, measuring 300 by 53 meters, a key asset for commercial ship repair operations. Additionally, it features the longest wet berths available in Tuzla, enhancing its ship servicing capabilities.

The shipyard is well-equipped with a total of 42 cranes, encompassing both portal and jib cranes. Notably, its lifting capacity is highlighted by two tandem-operating portal cranes at the graving dock, capable of hoisting up to 470 tons, showcasing the facility's heavy-lifting capabilities.

For shipbuilding endeavors, TGE employs a semislipway extending 200x44 meters, complemented by a 300-ton SWL portal crane, a dedicated panel line, and both open and closed assembly zones. These facilities underscore the shipyard's comprehensive infrastructure designed to facilitate efficient ship construction activities.

In 2012, the Gemak Group took ownership of Gemak Altınova Shipyard, embarking on the construction of a new facility in 2013 following the award of a contract to produce steel decks for the third Bosphorus Bridge. The shipyard saw significant investment in facilities enhancements, including ground stabilization through jet grouting and the establishment of specialized blasting and painting halls measuring 67x28x20m and 68x28x12m, respectively. These halls are fully enclosed and climate-controlled to ensure environmentally friendly and weather-independent operations. Additionally, infrastructure for segment assembly and panel fabrication was set up to support both the European and Asian segments of the bridge.

To facilitate the transport of bulky and heavy constructions, the shipyard acquired self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) with a collective capability of 36 axles and a 1,440-tonne loading capacity. A load-out quay was also developed for the seamless transfer of massive structures to transport vessels using the SPMTs. Impressively, the construction of the third Bosphorus Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge), a jewel in the Northern Marmara Highway Project, was completed, boasting dimensions of 322 meters in height, 59 meters in width, and 1,408 meters in length. The bridge's construction involved the fabrication of 59 steel deck segments weighing around 48,000 tons, among other significant feats, facilitated by the shipyard's robust facilities including the use of Deck Cargo Ship M/V “NETA” equipped with a Dynamic Positioning System (DP-1).

Gemak Altınova Shipyard has successfully completed the conversion of two bulk carriers measuring 290x45m into Powerships. These floating power plants, featuring 21 Diesel Generators and dual-fuel engine technology, boast a 450MW capacity and can directly supply electricity to transmission networks from onboard high-voltage substations. The conversion process encompassed extensive works including the fabrication of 7,000 tons of steel and 1,500 tons of pipework, alongside more than 1,500 equipment installations. As the shipyard continues to expand its capabilities, it aims to play a more significant role in manufacturing off-shore platforms, floating docks, bridges, and large ship sections, along with vessel repairs and conversions for ships up to 400m in the near future.

Occupying a grand expanse of 147,805m², Gemak Altınova Shipyard comprises 12,999m² of indoor space and 134,806.401m² of outdoor facilities. This vast area underpins the shipyard's capacity for undertaking large-scale steel fabrication and painting projects, setting the stage for future expansions and projects that the shipyard will embark upon.