BLUESTAR Marine is a fully registered super yacht agency and technical service provider dedicated to yacht owners, captains, and crew members operating in Turkish waters. Headquartered in Antalya with a branch in Yalıkavak, Bodrum.
From clearance procedures and duty-free bunkering to flag registration, refit management, and maritime legal consultancy — we make your cruise easy, compliant, and comfortable.
BLUESTAR Marine is a super yacht agency and technical service provider headquartered in Antalya, Turkey, with a dedicated branch in Yalıkavak, Bodrum. We are fully registered and recognized as one of Turkey’s leading maritime agencies for superyachts and commercial vessels alike.
We support yacht owners, captains, and crew members with comprehensive maritime solutions — from the moment your vessel enters Turkish waters to the moment you depart. Our services span clearance procedures, technical problems, crew formalities, flag registrations, bunkering, refit, and full advisory on maritime regulations.
Our business is built on long-lasting partnerships and referrals from shipyards, marinas, repair facilities, yacht management companies, marine surveyors, and yacht brokers. Bluestar Yachting Service makes your cruise easy and comfortable by delivering expert guidance at every stage of your voyage.
We assist our clients on customs regulations, import and export transactions, crew formalities, and flag registrations, while our project logistics division handles complex cargo, spares delivery, and air freight solutions. Whether you are planning a long voyage or simply want your yacht operating at its best, our team is ready to help.
Full check-in / check-out formalities and port authority coordination for all Turkish ports.
Maritime law, customs regulations, flag registration, and offshore company advisory.
Refit, maintenance, surveys, project transport, and air cargo logistics.
Round-the-clock assistance for emergencies, urgent clearances, and crew support.
BLUESTAR Marine assists with flag registration, flag change, and all associated documentation for vessels sailing under international flag states. Whether your vessel flies a Caribbean, European, or Pacific flag, our team has the expertise to manage all registration formalities, compliance checks, and ongoing flag state requirements under Turkish maritime law. We maintain strong relationships with flag state authorities and classification societies to ensure your vessel remains fully compliant at all times.
As the leading registered super yacht agency in Antalya, BLUESTAR Marine offers a complete range of maritime services designed to cover every aspect of your vessel’s operation in Turkish waters. From arrival and clearance to long-term residency permits and offshore company establishment, we provide expert guidance backed by years of hands-on experience. Our services are available 24/7 at all major Turkish ports including Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Izmir, and beyond.
Complete check-in and check-out formalities for foreign-flagged yachts entering and departing Turkish waters. We handle all official paperwork, port authority coordination, transit log management, and coastal trade permit applications to ensure fully compliant and stress-free port operations.
Expert advice and hands-on management of Turkish customs procedures for yachts, equipment, spare parts, and provisions. We manage all import, export, and transit trade documentation, free zone operations, and bonded goods handling — minimising delays and ensuring full compliance with Turkish customs law.
Rapid sourcing and delivery of spare parts and technical equipment directly to your vessel at any Turkish port or anchorage. We coordinate with international suppliers, manage import formalities, and arrange last-mile delivery by sea or land — keeping your yacht operational with minimal downtime.
We arrange duty-free fuel bunkering for qualifying foreign-flagged yachts and vessels from all major Turkish ports. Our team manages the full documentation process, liaises with fuel suppliers and port authorities, and ensures compliance with Turkish customs regulations governing tax-exempt bunkering operations.
Full service flag registration and flag change management across all major open registries including Panama, Cayman Islands, Malta, Marshall Islands, St Vincent, Belize, and more. We manage documentation, class certificates, and liaise directly with flag state authorities to ensure a smooth, compliant transition.
We arrange and confirm berth reservations at marinas and commercial ports throughout Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean. From short-term stopovers to long-term winter berths, we leverage our network of marina partners to secure the best available berths — including anchorage regulation information for all Turkish coastal areas.
We manage complex project transport operations for non-standard, heavy, or oversized loads requiring unique logistical planning. BLUESTAR coordinates sea, land, and air cargo routes with strategic partners, delivering solutions tailored to your timeline and requirements in the most efficient manner possible.
We provide full assistance with Turkish residence permit applications, renewals, and immigration procedures for yacht owners, long-term sailors, and crew members wishing to stay in Turkey. Our team guides clients through every step of the official process, including document preparation, translations, and authority appointments.
Advisory and full support for offshore company establishment and registration in Turkey for vessel ownership structures. We advise on the most tax-efficient and legally sound corporate structures, assist with all registration formalities, and provide ongoing maritime-related tax consultancy in Turkey for vessel-owning entities.
Our Technical Service department fulfils your requests across maintenance, inspection, paint, refit, and repair. We assist our customers with all marine and harbour-related technical problems — including regulative aspects for ships and cargo vessels. In the event of any judicial process or technical evaluation requirement, BLUESTAR conducts inspections and surveys with fully authorised and certified personnel. Our strategic location in Antalya gives us direct access to competitive refit pricing and world-class shipyard facilities along the Turkish Riviera.
Scheduled and on-demand maintenance programmes, hull and machinery inspections, pre-purchase surveys, and condition assessments carried out by certified marine surveyors and technical specialists. We also manage class renewal surveys and liaise with classification societies on your behalf.
Full paint, refit, and repair coordination through our network of trusted Turkish shipyards. Our strategic location in Antalya allows us to offer highly competitive pricing without compromising on quality. We manage the entire project from scope of works to final delivery, ensuring your vessel is returned in optimal condition.
BLUESTAR confidently conducts complex project transport operations involving non-standard, heavy, or oversized loads requiring unique logistical planning. Our air cargo option creates rapid, smooth solutions for time-critical spare parts and equipment delivery directly to your vessel at any Turkish port or anchorage.
Comprehensive yacht management services covering crew recruitment, payroll, provisioning, technical oversight, insurance, flag compliance, and full administrative management. We act as your trusted shore-side team, ensuring your vessel is always crewed, maintained, documented, and operationally ready at all times.
Professional marine surveys conducted by authorised personnel for pre-purchase, condition, tonnage, damage, and insurance purposes. In cases requiring judicial evaluation or expert witness testimony, BLUESTAR coordinates fully certified survey reports recognised by Turkish and international maritime authorities.
Specialist advice on maritime-related taxation in Turkey, including VAT exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels, duty-free entitlements, import/export tax management, and corporate structuring for vessel ownership. We keep your operation fully compliant with the latest Turkish maritime legislation and customs law.
Upon arriving in Turkish waters, foreign-flagged yachts must proceed to the nearest official port of entry to complete check-in formalities. BLUESTAR provides full port agency support at all major Turkish ports and marinas along the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara coastlines, coordinating directly with port authorities, customs officials, and maritime offices on your behalf.
Whether you are arriving at a Turkish port, planning your next voyage, or require urgent technical assistance — our teams in Antalya and Bodrum–Yalıkavak are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do not hesitate to contact us with any aspect of your maritime needs.