Turkish Loydu Conformity Assessment Services

What Turkish Loydu Conformity Assessment Services does

Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Services is a Turkish classification society and conformity assessment body founded in 1962, operating through the corporate entity Türk Loydu Uygunluk Değerlendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş. (TL UDH A.Ş.), which is owned by the Türk Loydu Vakfı (Türk Loydu Foundation). The company is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) since 2023, placing it within a select group of classification societies authorized to class more than 90% of the world fleet. It provides classification surveys, statutory certification, plan approval, material and product certification, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, wind turbine certification, and professional training to ship owners, operators, shipyards, flag state administrations, naval/defense authorities, and industrial companies. Headquartered in Tuzla, Istanbul, with regional offices in Adana, Ankara, and İzmir, and an Asia-Pacific office in Shanghai, Türk Loydu delivers services globally through its surveyor network and flag state authorizations (including Turkey and the Republic of the Marshall Islands as of December 2025).

The company's technology stack centers on a proprietary suite of web-based customer tools and engineering software: TL EASY (vessel information and survey tracking portal), TL EPAS (electronic plan approval system), TL EASY Web (certificate validation), and the E-Sertifika electronic certificate system (operational since June 1, 2025). Engineering capabilities are delivered through specialized FEM-based software — TL FEM Beam Analyzer, TL Hull Scantling, TL Submarine Scantling, and TL Rudder — which implement Türk Loydu Rules and IACS Unified Requirements for structural analysis. The Remote Survey Center, launched in 2021, enables live video/image-based surveys for vessels underway or restricted-access facilities. Services are priced on a quote basis depending on vessel type, service scope, and flag state requirements, with revenue generated from recurring classification cycles (multi-year contract cadence), one-time plan approvals, certification audits, training fees, and published market reports. Customer engagement is conducted through enterprise field sales, the global surveyor network, the digital self-serve portals, and participation in major maritime exhibitions such as Posidonia 2026.

Recent strategic activity signals an expansion phase: the June 2026 classification partnership with Arkas (initiating two product tankers), Marshall Islands flag state authorization in December 2025, multiple MOUs signed at Posidonia 2026 (Türk P&I, Sea Power, YAF Diesel), appointment of Hüseyin Doğar as General Manager effective April 2026, and ongoing digital transformation investments. Türk Loydu operates without disclosed revenue and is privately held under foundation ownership, serving a diversified customer base that includes both named enterprise clients (Arkas, RMK Marine, DİTAŞ) and a broader portfolio of vessel owners and operators served through recurring classification contracts worldwide.

Name

Turkish Loydu Conformity Assessment Services

Legal name

Türk Loydu Uygunluk Değerlendirme Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi (TL UDH AŞ)

Website

https://turkloydu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Türk Loydu is a Turkish IACS-member classification society (since 2023) and conformity assessment body providing ship classification, statutory certification, plan approval, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, wind turbine certification, and engineering software for ship owners, shipyards, naval/defense authorities, and flag state administrations globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Classification and Conformity Assessment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support (IMAJAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support) (TLAHANAD), Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK)

Keywords

• Ship classification services
• Maritime conformity assessment
• Statutory certification
• Naval ship classification
• Industrial product certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuzla

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Classification and Statutory Services: Core revenue stream from classification surveys, plan approvals, and statutory certification services for ships (commercial vessels, yachts, naval ships) under Türk Loydu class and flag state authorizations. Services include newbuilding classification, ships-in-service surveys, transfer of class surveys, and issuance of Classification Certificates and statutory certificates.
2. Material, Product and Company Certification: Certification services for materials, machinery, and equipment used on classed vessels. Also covers product certification for wind turbines (onshore/offshore) under TÜRKAK ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation, and system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/EN 9100, AS/EN 9120, etc.).
3. ISM, ISPS and MLC Audits and Inspections: Audit and certification services under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006). Issuance of Document of Compliance (DOC), Safety Management Certificate (SMC), International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), and MLC certification.
4. Engineering and Plan Approval Services: Plan approval and engineering services including review of ship design plans, structural calculations, and technical documentation through the TL EPAS electronic system.
5. Training Services: Türk Loydu Training Services provides maritime, industrial, management system, and transport/logistics training programs. Training is delivered in areas including calibration, MLC 2006, welding coordination (EN ISO 14731), ISO 14001:2026 transition, ISO 9001:2015, ISM/ISPS codes, and CQI/IRCA-certified lead auditor courses.
6. Publications and Market Reports: Revenue from published reports including the Türk Loydu 2025 Global & Türkiye Yacht Market Report, industry-specific catalogs (Marine Sector, Industrial Conformity Assessment, System Certification, Naval Ships, Professional Yacht, Digital Solutions), and annual reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Services operates as a classification and conformity assessment body providing ship classification, statutory certification, and industrial conformity assessment services. Core offerings include newbuilding classification, ships-in-service surveys, transfer of class, ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, plan approval and engineering, material/product/company certification, wind turbine certification, and ship recycling services, supported by proprietary digital tools such as TL EASY, TL EPAS, and electronic certification systems.

Product overview

Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Services operates as a classification society offering a unified portfolio of maritime classification, statutory certification, and professional training services. The core product ecosystem consists of customer-facing digital platforms including TL EASY (ship information tracking), TL EPAS (electronic plan approval), and the E-Sertifika (E-Certificate) system, complemented by specialized engineering software tools (TL FEM Beam Analyzer, TL Hull Scantling, TL Submarine Scantling, TL RUDDER) for structural analysis and design verification. Supporting services include ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, wind turbine certification, maritime training programs, and remote survey capabilities. The company is an IACS member providing classification for commercial ships, naval ships, yachts, and recreational craft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TL EASY: Online ship information tracking system for vessel owners, operators, and flag states to monitor ship information and survey status
• TL EPAS
• TL RUDDER
• TL HULL SCANTLING
• TL FEM BEAM ANALYZER
• TL Submarine Scantling

Products and services

• Classification and Statutory Services Comprehensive classification services including newbuilding classification, ships-in-service surveys, fleet monitoring, class transfer, and statutory surveys based on flag state authorizations for commercial ships, tankers, and cargo vessels.
• ISM, ISPS and MLC Audits and Inspections Audit and certification services under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), issuing Document of Compliance (DOC), Safety Management Certificate (SMC), International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), and MLC certification.
• Engineering and Plan Approval Services Plan approval and engineering services including review of ship design plans, structural calculations, and technical documentation through the TL EPAS electronic system.
• Material, Product and Company Certification Certification services for materials, machinery, and equipment used on classed vessels; product certification for wind turbines (onshore/offshore) under TÜRKAK ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation; and system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS/EN 9100, AS/EN 9120).
• Wind Turbine Certification Certification services for wind turbine components, prototypes, types, and projects including design approval and certification of onshore and offshore wind turbines under TÜRKAK ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation and TS EN 61400-22 standard.
• Türk Loydu Training Services Professional training services covering maritime, industrial activities, management systems, transportation and logistics, and corporate/individual development including CQI/IRCA-certified lead auditor courses, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 transition, ISM/ISPS codes, and welding coordination.
• TL EASY (Ship Information System) Web-based portal for online monitoring of vessel classification information; ship owners, operators, and flag states can register to view detailed ship information, track survey status, and submit new survey requests online.
• TL EPAS (Electronic Plan Approval System) Web-based electronic plan approval system accessible via www.tlepas.org allowing customers to upload PDF documents, track approval status in real time, and receive email notifications upon completion.
• TL FEM Beam Analyzer Advanced 3D beam structural analysis software using the Finite Element Method to calculate displacements, moments, forces, stresses, and torsional effects along ship beam structures; supports Euler beams, Timoshenko beams, buckling checks per class rules.
• TL Hull Scantling Main Türk Loydu suite for applying Structural Rules for Classification of Steel Ships; performs calculation of geometric properties, hull girder strength and ultimate strength criteria (yielding, buckling, minimum thickness), and assessment of transverse cross-sections and bulkheads.
• TL Submarine Scantling Web-based structural calculation tool for scantling calculations of pressure hulls for submarines and underwater vehicles, compliant with Türk Loydu Chapter 111 (Naval Ship Technology - Submarines); performs Proof of Stress and Proof of Ultimate Strength.
• TL Rudder Advanced engineering software for structural design and verification of rudder systems in commercial vessels; combines rule-based evaluation with finite element-based calculation methods for stress, displacement, bending moments, shear forces, and 3D modeling.
• Ship Recycling Services Ship recycling conformity assessment services, including certification for environmentally sound and safe ship recycling operations.
• Offshore Classification Classification services for offshore vessels and structures including mobile offshore units and associated facilities.
• Marine Warranty Survey Services Marine warranty survey services for shipbuilding, transportation, and offshore operations, providing independent third-party verification and risk assessment.
• Industrial Sustainability and Certification Services Industrial inspection, system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001), greenhouse gas verification, carbon neutrality (PAS 2060), CBAM advisory, and water footprint certification (ISO 14046).

Quantifiable outcome

• Since ISM Code became mandatory in 1998, human-error-related maritime accidents have decreased by 30% globally. ISM audits conducted by Türk Loydu contribute to this safety improvement.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ArkascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Türk Loydu and Arkas signed a classification partnership agreement. As an initial step, two product tankers from the Arkas fleet will be classed under Türk Loydu classification, with the process officially initiated. The agreement is intended to mark the beginning of a long-term and strong partnership, with both parties anticipating further cooperation through joint projects in various maritime fields.
• YAF DieselminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Türk Loydu and YAF Diesel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Posidonia 2026, representing a cooperation step between two Turkish maritime sector institutions.
• Türk P&I Sigorta A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Türk Loydu and Türk P&I Sigorta A.Ş. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Posidonia 2026, representing cooperation between two national maritime institutions. The partnership aims to develop joint projects across various fields.
• Sea PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Türk Loydu and Sea Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Posidonia 2026 aimed at developing business cooperation between the two organizations.
• Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime AdministratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Türk Loydu was formally recognized by the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator for the provision of statutory survey and certification services for vessels flying the RMI flag. The agreement includes issuance of statutory certification, statutory plan review, surveys, audits, and inspections for RMI-flagged vessels. The RMI Registry is one of the world's leading registries known for high compliance with international standards.
• IACS (International Association of Classification Societies)coreOthersTürk Loydu is a full member of IACS (since 2023), joining the select group of classification societies that class more than 90% of the world fleet. IACS membership ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with IACS QSCS (Quality System Certification Scheme) standards and enables application of IACS Unified Requirements as reference.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• China Classification Society (CCS): CCS is the national classification society of China and an IACS member. Its regional Chinese shipbuilding focus parallels Türk Loydu's role within Turkey's shipbuilding industry.
• Korean Register of Shipping (KR): KR is an IACS classification society closely tied to Korean shipyards, providing classification and statutory services that parallel Türk Loydu's positioning within its national shipbuilding ecosystem.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is a leading IACS classification society providing ship classification, plan approval, and statutory certification services in direct competition with Türk Loydu globally.
• DNV: DNV is the world's largest classification society and IACS member. It directly competes with Türk Loydu across ship classification, statutory certification, and maritime advisory services, sharing the same IACS regulatory umbrella.
• Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register is one of the oldest IACS classification societies, providing ship classification, statutory certification, and digital approval services that directly overlap with Türk Loydu's core offering.
• RINA Services: RINA is an IACS classification society with a strong presence in European and Mediterranean shipbuilding, offering classification, plan approval, and certification services directly comparable to Türk Loydu's offering.
• ClassNK: ClassNK is the world's largest classification society by number of vessels and an IACS member, offering ship classification and statutory certification that directly overlaps with Türk Loydu's services.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): ABS is a major IACS classification society with global survey coverage in newbuilding and ship-in-service classification, directly comparable to Türk Loydu's classification and engineering services portfolio.
• Indian Register of Shipping (IRS): IRS is an IACS member serving India's growing shipbuilding and shipowning markets with classification and statutory services comparable to Türk Loydu's positioning as a national classification society.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Industry & Facilities: Bureau Veritas (industry division) is a broad incumbent in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) covering ISO management systems, wind turbine, and industrial conformity assessment that overlap with Türk Loydu's secondary service lines beyond maritime classification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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