Bulutlu Marine

What Bulutlu Marine does

Bulutlu Marine, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pendik, Istanbul, is a Turkish marine equipment representative and technical services company. The company acts as the exclusive Turkish-territory agent for 31 international marine equipment manufacturers (principals), spanning propulsion systems (WIN GD, Hydromaster, Lyen Marine, Eliche Radice), deck machinery (Mariner), emissions reduction (Emigreen SCR/DPF, Value Maritime Filtree scrubber, Wabtec), marine coatings (GIT graphene coatings), control and automation (Eltorque, NORIS, MT Marine Technologies, Manta Marine), and supporting components (Helmacab cables, Meson valves, Peter Taboada water treatment, SK Engineering nitrogen systems, Fernstrum/Weka cooling, FLENDER gearboxes, Rexnord CENTA couplings, STRAUB couplings, Straub springs, BALIÑO machining, AP Marine doors, Close Marine doors/hatches, Cofeme silencing, ENV Sonic antifouling, ISOFLEX vibration mounts, KEM flowmeters, Lion Bulk Handling, SPECS instrumentation).

Bulutlu Marine earns revenue through three streams: (1) equipment sales representation, earning commissions or margins on principal equipment sold into Turkish shipyards, owners, and operators; (2) service, repair, and troubleshooting for marine equipment, electrical systems, control systems, and propulsion systems worldwide, billed on professional-service fees; and (3) consultancy and project-management services for newbuilding projects worldwide, covering shipyard evaluation, design and specification review, building supervision, vessel inspection, and dry-docking management. Named consultancy clients include Samherji HF and Fisk Seafood HF (61.5M fish trawlers at Cemre Shipyard) and Seaspan Ferries Corporation (148.9M RO-RO ferries at Sedef Shipyard). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2015 certifications, attends Nor-Shipping (Oslo) and Exposhipping Istanbul trade shows, and operates with 11-50 employees. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, no parent company, and no AI/ML capability in the current portfolio.

Name

Bulutlu Marine

Legal name

Bulutlu Marine

Website

https://bulutlumarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bulutlu Marine is a Turkey-based marine equipment representative and technical services firm, acting as exclusive Turkish agent for 31 international marine OEMs and providing equipment sales, service/repair, and newbuilding consultancy to shipyards, shipowners, and operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment Distribution and Technical Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI), Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Marine equipment representation
• Ship propulsion systems
• Marine consultancy services
• Vessel technical services
• Marine deck machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales Representation: Bulutlu Marine represents international marine equipment manufacturers (principals) in Turkey, earning commissions or margins on sales of equipment including propulsion systems, deck machinery, electrical systems, and marine components.
2. Service, Repair and Troubleshooting: Provides service, repair and troubleshooting for marine equipment, electrical systems, control systems and marine propulsion systems worldwide. Revenue generated through professional service fees.
3. Consultancy and Project Management: Offers consultancy services including shipyard evaluation, design review, technical specification review, building supervision, vessel inspection, and maintenance inspection for newbuilding projects worldwide.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bulutlu Marine acts as the authorized Turkish territory representative for over 30 international marine equipment manufacturers (principals), distributing propulsion systems, deck machinery, electrical systems, marine coatings, valves, and control systems to shipyards and ship owners. The company also provides service, repair and troubleshooting for marine equipment worldwide, along with consultancy, project management, and supervision services for newbuilding projects.

Product overview

Bulutlu Marine is a marine industry representation and services company established in 2014, acting as the Turkish territory representative for over 30 international marine equipment manufacturers (principals). The company offers a portfolio of represented brands spanning propulsion systems (WIN GD, Hydromaster, Lyen Marine), deck machinery (Mariner), exhaust emission solutions (Emigreen, Value Maritime Filtree), marine coatings (GIT Sustainable Coatings), control systems (Eltorque, MT Marine Technologies, NORIS), and specialized equipment including cables (Helmacab), valves (Meson), water treatment (Peter Taboada), and nitrogen generation systems (SK Engineering). In addition to equipment representation, Bulutlu Marine provides technical services including electrical control services (harmonic measurement, motor performance testing, power management systems, alarm monitoring calibration) and mechanical services (propulsion maintenance, gearbox overhaul, engine maintenance). The company also offers consultancy services for new-building projects including shipyard evaluation, design review, building supervision, and dry docking management.

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Products and services

• WIN GD Low-Speed Engines Low-speed gas and diesel engines for merchant and deep-sea ship propulsion with sustainable technology including dual-fuel capability, SCR, and scrubbers for emissions compliance. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of WIN GD.
• Mariner Deck Machinery and Ship Equipment Deck machinery including anchor windlass/mooring winches, capstans, towing winches, ship service cranes, rudders, and 2-cylinder ram type steering gears. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Mariner.
• Eliche Radice Propellers and Propulsion Components Propellers and propulsion system components including fixed-pitch propellers, variable-pitch propellers, propeller shafts, seals, rudders, and directional nozzles. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Eliche Radice.
• Emigreen Exhaust Emission Reduction Solutions Innovative and sustainable exhaust emission reduction solutions for combustion engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Particle Filters (DPF) technology, including retrofit solutions for maritime vessels. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Emigreen.
• Value Maritime Filtree Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Filtree EGCS for SOx scrubbing that filters sulphur, particulate matter and CO2 from ship exhaust gases, ensuring IMO 0.1% sulphur cap compliance. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Value Maritime.
• GIT Sustainable Hull and Propeller Coatings Graphene-based hull and propeller marine coatings for EEXI compliance, helping ship operators decarbonize fleets and achieve optimal vessel performance. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of GIT.
• Eltorque Electric Actuators and Control Systems Electric actuators and control systems for shipbuilding industry with maintenance-free operation, low power consumption, and compact footprint. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Eltorque (Trondheim, Norway).
• Hydromaster Propulsion Thrusters Propulsion units in power range 36 to 850 kW including well mounted thrusters, deck mounted thrusters, transom mounted thrusters, steerable jet thrusters, retractable thrusters, and high speed thrusters. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Hydromaster Propulsion BV.
• Lyen Marine Propulsion Systems Reliable propulsion systems with fuel consumption analysis, vessel speed analysis, and fuel saving solutions including tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters, and CP&FP propellers. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Lyen Marine.
• Ervor Air Starting Compressors Standard and custom-made air starting systems for combustion engines, serving military and commercial ships with compressors and compressed air solutions. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Ervor.
• Manta Marine Fuel Optimization and Propulsion Control Systems Fuel optimization systems and propulsion control systems for commercial vessels with focus on improving ship performance and environmental solutions. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Manta Marine.
• Flender NAVILUS Marine Gearboxes Marine gearboxes under NAVILUS name with power ratings up to 50,000 kW, providing drive and system solutions between engine and propelling screw. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Flender.
• Meson Marine Valves and Flow Control Valves and flow control products for global marine industry including standardized spare parts and complex projects such as SOx-Scrubber and Ballast Water Treatment systems. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Meson.
• Helmacab Marine Cables Power and control cables including marine cables, flexible cables, offshore cables, optical fibre cables, instrumentation cables, and fire resistant cables. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Helmacab.
• Peter Taboada Water Treatment Systems Water treatment and purification systems for marine, industrial, pharmaceutic-hospital, and residential markets including seawater desalination and sterilization systems. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Peter Taboada.
• SK Engineering Nitrogen Generation Systems Marine nitrogen generation systems including Nitrogen Generators, NitroGenSets, flat type sets, and containerized sets with membrane and PSA technology for chemical/product tankers and controlled atmosphere applications. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of SK Engineering.
• AP Marine Ship Door Systems Ship door systems with electric, pneumatic and hydraulic drives including A60 & B15 Sliding Fire Doors, light weight sliding and hinged door systems, and watertight doors. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of AP Marine GmbH.
• Close Marine Watertight Doors and Hatches Weather and watertight doors and hatches as well as special constructions for Yachts & Superyachts, Navy, Luxury Cruise, offshore and Research vessels. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Close Marine Group.
• Noris Instrumentation and Automation Systems Instrumentation and automation systems for shipbuilding, transport technology, machinery and plant engineering including alarm monitoring and generator control systems. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Noris.
• Cofeme Anti-Pollution and Silencing Systems Anti-pollution and silencing systems for recreational boating, megayacht, commercial marine, and cogeneration sectors. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Cofeme.
• Wabtec Marine Engines Marine engines compliant with US EPA Tier 2-Tier 4 and IMO Tier II-Tier III emission standards using advanced EGR technology without requiring SCR systems or urea storage. Distributed in Turkey on behalf of Wabtec Corporation.
• Electrical Control Services Electrical control services including harmonic distortion measurement, motor performance measurement, UPS performance testing, generator protection equipment checking, AVR commissioning, power management systems, temperature control, alarm monitoring calibration, and power supply testing for marine vessels worldwide.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical services including CPP maintenance & overhaul, sterntube seals spare parts replacement, bow thruster maintenance, control system adjustment & troubleshooting, gearbox maintenance, main engine maintenance, boiler maintenance, cargo pump mechanical seal replacement, and generator inspection for marine propulsion and auxiliary systems worldwide.
• Newbuilding Consultancy and Project Management Services Consultancy services for newbuilding projects worldwide including shipyard evaluation and selection, design and equipment review, technical specification review, drawing/plan approval, building supervision, vessel inspection, maintenance inspection, dry docking and major repairs for ship owners and operators.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERVORcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023French manufacturer of standard and custom-made packages for air starting system for combustion engines. ERVOR signed a contract with Bulutlu Marine for representing air compressors in Turkey.
• Lyen MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Agreement for representing Tunnel Thruster, Azimuth Thruster, CP&FP Propeller in Turkey. Lyen Marine supplies reliable propulsion systems with good performance and fuel analysis.
• GIT - Graphite Innovation & TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Agreement for representing sustainable Hull & Propeller coatings in Turkey. GIT provides graphene-based marine coatings for decarbonization.
• SPBESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 December 2019SPBES signed a contract with Bulutlu Marine for energy storage systems, combining SPBES's energy storage technology with Bulutlu Marine's Turkish maritime market presence.
• WIN GDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2018Sales representation agreement for Diesel and LNG-fuelled two stroke machinery in Turkey. WIN GD is a leading developer of low-speed gas and diesel engines for merchant ships.
• AP MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAP-Marine GmbH offers ship door systems with electric, pneumatic and hydraulic drives including A60 & B15 Sliding Fire Doors, watertight doors.
• BALINOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBALIÑO - high quality machining workshop since 1948, serving shipbuilding industry and industrial projects in Europe.
• CLOSE MARINEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose Marine Group - design and engineering of weather and watertight doors and hatches for Yachts, Navy, Cruise, Offshore and Research vessels.
• COFEMEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigns, manufactures, and distributes anti-pollution and silencing systems for recreational boating, megayacht, commercial marine, and cogeneration sectors.
• DECK MACHINERY AND SHIP EQUIPMENT (Mariner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMariner deck machinery including anchor windlass, mooring winches, steering gears, cranes, and rudders.
• ELICHE RADICEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEliche Radice - propellers, propulsion system components, propeller shafts, seals, nozzles, and rudders.
• ELTORQUEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEltorque - electric actuators and control systems for shipbuilding industry, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
• EMIGREENcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmigreen - innovative and sustainable exhaust emission reduction solutions including SCR and DPF for maritime vessels.
• ENV SonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENV Sonic - ultrasonic bio-fouling prevention technology for marine vessels, preventing biofouling from weeds, barnacles, mollusks.
• FERNSTRUM / WEKA MARINEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFernstrum - GRIDCOOLER Keel Coolers for marine industry since 1949. WEKA Marine - cooling solutions and tank gauging equipment.
• FLENDERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlender - marine type gearboxes under NAVILUS name with power ratings up to 50,000 kW.
• HELMACABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelmacab - power and control cables, flexible cables, offshore cables, with production facilities in Finland and China.
• HYDROMASTER PROPULSION BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydromaster - propulsion units in power range 36 to 850 kW, including thrusters for various marine applications.
• ISOFLEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsoflex - marine and industrial engine vibration minimizing products, engine isolators, machinery mounts and flexible couplings.
• KEMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKEM - flow measurement technology, flowmeters for various industrial applications.
• LION BULK HANDLINGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLion Bulk Handling - maritime and portside bulk material handling solutions.
• MANTA MARINEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManta Marine - fuel optimization systems and propulsion control systems for commercial vessels.
• MESONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeson - valve specialist, manufacturer and stock keeper of valves and flow control products for global marine industry.
• MT Marine TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMT Marine Technologies - Marine Control Systems and Smart Ship Solutions.
• NORIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNORIS - instrumentation and automation for shipbuilding industry, transport technology, machinery and plant engineering for over 90 years.
• PETER TABOADAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPETER TABOADA - water treatment and purification systems for marine, industrial, pharmaceutic-hospital, and residential markets since 1980.
• REXNORD CENTAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCENTA - leading producer of flexible couplings for industrial and marine applications, power generation and rail applications.
• SK ENGINEERING NITROGENSETScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSK Engineering - marine nitrogen generation systems, chemical and product tankers, LNG gas carriers, ballast water treatment.
• SPECS CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPECS Corporation - system integration for mechanical, electrical instrumentation of process industry, crank case oil mist detector systems.
• STRAUBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTRAUB - springs and pipe couplings for marine applications, founded in 1954 in Switzerland.
• VALUE MARITIMEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValue Maritime - Filtree SOx Scrubber, exhaust gas cleaning system for small and medium-sized ships with patented technology.
• WABTEC CORPORATIONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWabtec - marine engines meeting EPA Tier 2-Tier 4 and IMO Tier II-Tier III emission standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Brunvoll: Norwegian specialist in marine thrusters and propulsion systems serving offshore, fishing and merchant segments. Comparable to Hydromaster/Lyen Marine principals represented by Bulutlu Marine and operates in similar shipbuilding geographies (Northern Europe), but as OEM rather than representative.
• Heinen & Hopman: Dutch marine HVAC, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment manufacturer/supplier to shipyards. Comparable niche-specialist equipment profile and mid-size European operation, but is principally an OEM rather than multi-principal agency like Bulutlu Marine.

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Swedish marine equipment manufacturer covering separation, fluid handling, heat transfer, and environmental systems including scrubbers and ballast water treatment. Comparable to Bulutlu Marine's emissions and fluid-systems principals (Value Maritime, Meson, Peter Taboada) and to the company's combination of equipment supply plus aftermarket service.
• Caterpillar Marine: Marine power solutions provider of four-stroke engines and propulsion packages compliant with IMO Tier III and EPA Tier 4 standards. Comparable scope to Wabtec and other engine principals represented by Bulutlu Marine, with parallel distributor/dealer + service model.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major marine systems integrator delivering automation, navigation, propulsion control and digital twin solutions. Overlaps with Bulutlu Marine's represented control systems principals (Eltorque, NORIS, MT Marine Technologies) and shares the model of bundling equipment with commissioning and lifecycle support services.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology leader providing engines, propulsion systems, decarbonisation solutions and lifecycle services. Directly comparable to Bulutlu Marine's principal portfolio (WIN GD, Wabtec, Value Maritime, Emigreen) and global service/consultancy model, but operating as the principal/OEM itself and at vastly greater scale.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Marine propulsion and power systems business (MTU brand) supplying four-stroke engines and integrated propulsion. Similar product category overlap with Bulutlu Marine's represented engine and propulsion-control principals.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of electrical, automation and propulsion systems for marine vessels, including Azipod and marine switchboards. Comparable as a broad incumbent in marine electrical/control equipment that competes with several principals Bulutlu Marine represents in Turkey (Eltorque, Helmacab, NORIS).
• MAN Energy Solutions: World's largest two-stroke marine engine manufacturer with after-sales service network. Directly comparable to Bulutlu Marine's propulsion principals (WIN GD low-speed engines) and its combination of newbuild engine equipment sales plus aftermarket service.

Others

• DESMI: Danish manufacturer of marine pumps, pumping systems and fluid handling equipment serving merchant, offshore and defence markets. Comparable marine-equipment-industry footprint and sales/service distribution model; represents a potential principal rather than direct competitive peer to Bulutlu Marine's agency business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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