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With the Strength Drawn from Our Past, We at QSM Global Move Forward with Confidence and Steady Steps

Crew management in the maritime industry is one of the most critical areas, directly affecting not only operational continuity but also safety, efficiency, and the human factor. Founded in 2024, QSM Global quickly gained attention in the industry with its international connections and ethical recruitment policies. We spoke with QSM Global Co-Founder Orhan Kasap about QSM Global's first year, its ethical employment approach, digitalization processes, and global market goals.

"As Piri Reis University, one of our priorities is to graduate our students as individuals who have mastered technology"

The maritime sector is undergoing one of the most profound periods of change in its history, shaped simultaneously by digitalization and green transformation. This transformation necessitates not only technological innovations but also the development of a qualified workforce. Piri Reis University stands out as one of the sector's centers of knowledge, technology, and human resources in this process of change. We spoke with Prof. Dr. Nafiz Arıca, Rector of Piri Reis University, about the university's strategic goals, its contributions to the sector, and its vision for the future, covering a broad spectrum from digital and green transformation in maritime education to artificial intelligence integration, the MENTORUS Project, and the Green Transformation Platform.

“The Turkish Ship and Yacht Industry is Increasing Its Power in Global Competition with Green Transformation and Value-Added Production.”

Turkey has become a strong global player thanks to its success in ship and yacht exports in recent years. The sector, notable for its global leadership in fishing vessels, its rise to second place in mega yacht production, and its ranking among the top five countries in tugboat exports, is poised to reach an export volume exceeding $1.9 billion in 2024. Cem Seven, Chairman of the Board of the Ship and Yacht Exporters' Association (GYHİB), said, "Turkey is strengthening its leadership position in global niche segments with its flexible and fast production, design and engineering strengths, and its openness to green transformation. As GYHİB, we will continue to support our members in marketing and promotion, design and innovation, regulatory compliance, and market research."

“The Competitive Strength of Turkish Maritime Industry Rises with Education, Digitalization, and R&D”

The maritime sector, which strengthens Turkey's position in global trade, has been going through an unprecedented change process in recent years due to both geopolitical developments and green transformation goals. In this process, the applicability of alternative fuels, compliance with regulations, technological innovations and human resources stand out as critical topics. We talked with Tamer Kiran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, about how the Turkish maritime sector is affected by global developments, the steps to be taken within the scope of green transformation, the place of our shipyards and ports in the world Sunday and the future role of young sailors.We talked with Tamer Kiran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, about how the Turkish maritime sector is affected by global developments, the steps to be taken within the scope of green transformation, the place of our shipyards and ports in the world Sunday and the future role of young sailors.

“Percon 2026 Will Ensure Both Seamless Business Meetings and Stronger Social Bonds”

PerCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing to be organized for the third time in 2026.erCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing erCon, which has turned from being just an event in a short time into a prestigious business platform of the maritime sector on an international scale, is preparing to be organized for the third time in 2026.

“The Maritime Sector Is Undergoing a Global Transformation Towards a Net-Zero Target”

The maritime sector, which serves as the principal carrier of global trade, is at the heart of the transformation in the fight against climate change. In pursuit of decarbonisation targets, the sector is being reshaped around energy efficiency, alternative fuel technologies and international regulations. In this transformation process, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) plays an active role in the development and implementation of sustainable shipping policies, positioning itself as one of the pioneers of the green transformation in shipping. We spoke with CSC President 'Delaine McCullough' and 'Transport & Environment’s Marine Transport Policy Coordinator Felix Klann' about the CSC’s global work, the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) net-zero agenda, energy-efficiency strategies and the vision for alternative fuels.

“Caretta ERP is a Reliable, Innovative, and User-Focused Brand, Both in Türkiye and Globally.”

Digital transformation in the maritime industry is no longer a choice; it's a necessity. As a leading actor in this transformation, Caretta ERP not only offers software solutions; it also stands out as a strategic business partner for shipowners, managers, and crews. We spoke with Emrah Aşkın, Partner of Caretta ERP Turkey, about the journey, vision, and future goals of Caretta ERP, which originated in Türkiye and expanded into the global market. “Caretta ERP has gone beyond being just software and has become a solution that keeps its finger on the pulse of maritime industry, fueled by real needs,” said Emrah Aşkın.

“Caretta ERP, Hem Türkiye’de Hem De Dünyada Güvenilir, Yenilikçi ve Kullanıcı Odaklı Bir Marka Konumunda”

Denizcilik sektöründe dijital dönüşüm artık bir tercih değil, zorunluluk. Bu dönüşümün öncü aktörlerinden biri olan Caretta ERP, yalnızca yazılım çözümleri sunmakla kalmıyor; armatörler, yöneticiler ve mürettebat için stratejik bir iş ortağı olarak öne çıkıyor. Caretta ERP Türkiye Ortağı Emrah Aşkın ile Türkiye’den doğarak global pazara açılan Caretta ERP’nin yolculuğunu, vizyonunu ve geleceğe dair hedeflerini konuştuk. Emrah Aşkın “Caretta ERP, sadece bir yazılım olmanın ötesine geçerek denizciliğin nabzını tutan, gerçek ihtiyaçlardan beslenen bir çözüm haline geldi.” dedi.