CMI 2015 Colloquium held by the MLA and CMI with GISBIR sponsorship

CMI 2015 Istanbul Colloquium was held by the Turkish Maritime Law Association (MLA) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) with the sponsorhip of the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR) between the dates 6-9 June 2015 in Istanbul.

More than 200 pioneers of the international maritime law, including CMI President Stuart Hetherington, MLA President Prof. Dr. Samim Ünan, CMI Colloquium Organising Committee Chairman Assistant Prof. Dr. Bülent Sözer, Istanbul University Law Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Emine Yazıcıoğlu, gathered for the CMI Colloquium, which took place in Istanbul for the very first time. 

The organizers of the CMI 2015 Istanbul thanked GISBIR for the support given for the successful and unforgettable event. Murat Kıran, President GISBIR made a speech during the Gala Dinner of the event. The full text is as follows:

Dear President of the Turkish Maritime Law Association,

Dear President of the Comité Maritime International,

Honourable professors,

Dear guests and friends from all over the world:

A very warm welcome to all of you – Hoşgeldiniz

As the President of the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR) and a proud member of a leading shipowner family, it is my great honour to welcome you to our magnificent city of Istanbul.

Given the strong ties between the Turkish and the international maritime communities, I am surprised to learn that this is the first-ever meeting of the CMI in Istanbul.

Nevertheless, the first step has been taken and I am certain that a long and fruitful co-operation between the Turkish MLA and the CMI lies ahead of us.

You have indeed heard over that the Turkish maritime law has recently been renewed substantially. The new law is based on numerous international conventions, which have been developed by the cmi, such as the london salvage convention, the Geneva lien and arrest conventions.

Thusly, the work of the CMI is more important than ever for the Turkish maritime community.  There is a lot to learn from you and perhaps we will share with you more and more of our experience.

I know that the CMI is not only concerned about legal work, but also about close friendships, memorable visits and fun celebrations.

We have provided a maximum assistance in order to ensure that you enjoy Turkey and the Turkish hospitality at its foremost and to make the CMI 2015 Colloquium in Istanbul a truly unforgettable event.

On this wise, i wish you all had a prospering colloquium and enjoyable social events.

May you all take fond memories home from Istanbul, the city of empires and the only city on two continents in the world.

Afiyet olsun  bon appetite.

GISBIR attended the Commencement of Dokuz Eylul Uni

GISBIR Vice President Orhan Torlak attended the Commencement of Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir. Orhan Torlak rewarded the first three graduates with a half gold coin each.

GISBIR attended the Commencement of Karadeniz Tech Uni

GISBIR Deputy Secretary-General Bulent Akkose attended the Commencement of Karadeniz Technical University in Trabzon and rewarded the first three graduates with a half gold coin each. 

Marine Money Istanbul held with GISBIR sponsorship

12th Annual Marine Money Istanbul Ship Finance Forum was held in Istanbul with GISBIR support

Marine Money Istanbul Ship Finance Forum was held in Istanbul with the sponsorship of the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR) on the date of 21 May 2015 at Mövenpick Hotel.

The event brought the leading maritime personalities and the Turkish maritime & shipbuilding community together.

Orkun Özek, the Board Treasurer GISBIR was the Moderator of the panel “Shipbuilding opportunities; Government Support; Offshore opportunities”. Yavuz Kalkavan, Board Member GISBIR, attended the event as a panelist for the panel “The main issues in shipping today and the consequence of each for the shipping industry in 2015 and beyond.”

The panel discussions were carried out by the representatives of GISBIR member shipyards, such as Serkan Tutuncu, Planning Manager, TK Tuzla Shipyard, Tanju Kose, General Coordinator, Ada Shipyard, Marko Domijan, Marketing Manager, Newbuilding and Special Projects, Gemak Shipyard, Huseyin Sinan Kavala, Commercial Manager, Cemre Shipyard.

Presentations of the forum can be found at:

https://www.marinemoney.com/forums/IST15/presentations

A video news of the event can be watched at  

A yacht tour was organized for the Neuromuscular Disorders Association of Turkey

The Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR) supported a yacht tour on the Bosphorous for the disabled members of the Neuromuscular Disorders Association of Turkey on the dates of 20-21 May 2015, followed by a dinner for the participants.

The tour was organized at the Well-abled Yacht, which is honored as the first of its kind in terms of its features. The Well-abled Yacht is designed for the people who are defined in society as handicapped either for congenital reasons or due to a disease or an accident.

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) delegation visited GISBIR

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) Group Deputy Chairman Mehmet Akif Hamzaçebi, Candidate Member of Parliament for the first region Hüsniye Kaya, Tuzla District President Ali Çelik and their delegation visited GISBIR Headquarters.

GISBIR participated the SSI Workshop

GISBIR Deputy Secretary-General Ercan Özokutucu participated the Incentive for the Registered Employment by Effective Guidance and Audit Workshop , which was held by the Social Security Institution (SSI).

The 45^th Ordinary General Assembly of GISBIR Held

The 45th Ordinary General Assembly of the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR) was held on the date of 12 May 2015 at GISBIR Headquarters with the participation of GISBIR members.

Volkan Bozkır, the Minister for European Union Affairs and the Chief Negotiator of the 62nd Government and Şadi Yazıcı, the Mayor of Tuzla visited the GISBIR HQ and gathered with the re-elected GISBIR President, new Board and GISBIR members.

The sole list for the election under the Presidency of Murat Kıran was elected to execute the Presidency for another 3 years. In his speech, Murat Kıran thanked all members for their complaisance.

Newly elected GISBIR Board

Murat Kiran, the President

Bilgehan Bayramoğlu, the Deputy President

Orkun Özek, the Board Treasurer

Devrim Orkun Kalkavan, the Vice President

Refik Yavuz Kalkavan, the Board Member

Mehmet Birol Üner, the Board Member

Sebahattin Aslan, the Board Member

Hüseyin Mengi, the Board Member

Engin Oktay, the Board Member

Orhan Torlak, the Vice President

Ufuk Aksoy, the Board Member

GISBIR Participated Sea Asia 2015

Bilgehan Bayramoglu, GISBIR Deputy President participated Sea Asia 2015, which took place in Singapore between 21-23 April 2015.

Sea Asia 2015 confirmed its place as Asia’s largest maritime event with a 23% increase in attendance at the 2015 edition last week.