Discussion with Berkay Talay, Managing Director of Bravo Ship
What do you do?
Bravo Ship represents ship owners and technical managers and delivers tailored dry-docking agency services and full-scope repair and
maintenance solutions across Turkish ports and shipyards. Since 2022, we have completed over 300 projects — from emergency breakdowns to complex ship overhauls.
Our value proposition is presence on the ground, precise planning and execution, and eliminating surprises - all driven by our deep experience.Whether it’s an unexpected failure at anchorage or a scheduled repair at the arrival port, we assume full responsibility on the ground, integrate into the client’s technical chain to manage a hassle-free delivery.
Why did you start Bravo Ship?
Through my experience, I realized that ship managers need a reliable, swift partner who understands the local context and operates with high standards to safeguard their assets. I founded Bravo Ship to offer smart, tailored solutions and eliminate the uncertainty. Today, we are a trusted local partner for 20+ technical managers worldwide, helping them navigate afloat repair and dry-docking operations in Turkish waters with confidence.
How do you make a difference?
We align with class societies, coordinate with port agents, and work closely with the vessel crew to ensure seamless delivery. During a recent fullscope repair with tight a deadline, our 15+ person team was deployed across cargo holds, the upper deck, and the engine room. The captain asked whether we would really finish on time.
What he did not know was that we had already accounted for every workload bottleneck with buffer resources, parallel task sequences, and clearly defined responsibilities. We delivered successfully on time – that is how we earn the trust of our customers.
How MagicPort supports Bravo Ship’s success?
MagicPort is a vital part of our capability – a platform to monitor our fleets, anticipate possible needs, and engage proactively with our clients — even before a vessel reaches Turkish waters. MagicPort’s smart alerts, live vessel tracking, sanctions screening, and historical analytics help us act with insight, not guesswork. We know what our customers may need and deliver a distinctive service.
What truly sets MagicPort apart is the team and their customer focus — they are fast to respond, open to feedback, and always improving. They don’t just provide a product — they empower our team and performance. And that makes a real difference for us.
