Yacht Agency
Yacht agency is the handling of arrival and departure formalities, berthing and on-the-ground support for private and commercial yachts calling at or transiting Turkish waters. The obligations and the pace differ from cargo-ship agency: yachts move on shorter, more changeable schedules and the guest experience is central.
BEF Shipping provides this coordination at its operational points in the Mersin and Iskenderun region and for yacht movements along the surrounding coast.
Service Overview
A yacht call covers the formalities for the yacht and for the people on board — crew and guests — the arrangement of a berth, and the practical support a yacht needs.
For foreign-flagged yachts cruising Turkish waters, the transit log and related formalities are handled in coordination with the authorities.
The detail of the formalities depends on the yacht's flag, its private or commercial status, and its itinerary.
What BEF Shipping Provides
Pre-arrival and clearance formalities
Customs, immigration, harbour master and health procedures.
Transit-log coordination
Following the documents and procedures a foreign-flagged yacht needs for cruising, with the authorities.
Berth and anchorage coordination
Marina or quay reservations and anchorage coordination.
Supply and service coordination
Organising provisioning, fuel and technical support.
Crew and guest logistics
Airport–hotel–yacht transfers and documentation support.
Shore services
Arranging waste reception, fresh water and other shore services.
Itinerary and port-to-port coordination
Port-to-port planning along the coast and liaison with the captain and the management office.
Operational Process
- 1
Enquiry and itinerary
Yacht details, the itinerary and estimated arrival and departure dates are shared.
- 2
Pre-arrival documentation
Flag, registration and crew/guest details are prepared.
- 3
Berth and services
The marina or quay and the requested services are arranged.
- 4
Arrival and clearance
The yacht is attended and inward formalities are completed.
- 5
In-port support
Provisioning, fuel, transfers and technical needs are coordinated.
- 6
Departure and onward
Outward formalities and coordination for the next port.
Formalities depend on the yacht's flag, its private or commercial status, and its itinerary.
Who This Service Is For
- Yacht captains — Those running the schedule who need local coordination.
- Yacht management companies — Offices running a fleet or a single yacht's operation.
- Owners' representatives — The party following the arrangements on the owner's behalf.
- Charter operators — Businesses planning commercial yacht voyages.
Why Local Coordination Matters
Yachts run on tight, changeable schedules; a local coordinator can adapt formalities and reservations when the schedule shifts.
The guest experience depends on transfers, supply and formalities being handled invisibly.
Knowledge of the eastern-Mediterranean approaches and the region's ports and marinas shapes the itinerary planning.
Service Areas
Yacht agency is coordinated at Mersin MIP, Taşucu Ceyport, SANKO and Iskenderun, and for yacht movements along the surrounding coast.
- Mersin MIP
- Mersin Marina
- Kumkuyu Marina
- Tasucu Ceyport
- SANKO
- Iskenderun
Practical Considerations
- Share details early
- Flag, registration and crew/guest details sent early speed up the formalities.
- Private / commercial status
- The yacht's status affects the treatment applied and the fuel arrangements.
- Transit-log continuity
- Keeping the documentation continuous throughout the cruise.
- Seasonal demand
- Confirming berth availability in advance during busy periods.
Common Questions
How is yacht agency different from ship agency?
The core functions are similar, but yacht agency focuses on shorter, more changeable schedules, guest logistics and yacht-specific formalities such as the transit log.
Do you handle transit-log matters?
Yes. The documents and procedures a foreign-flagged yacht needs for cruising are followed with the authorities.
Can you arrange a berth and fuel?
Yes. Marina or quay reservations and fuel supply coordination are part of the service.
Do you assist with guest and crew arrivals?
Yes. Airport–hotel–yacht transfers and documentation support are provided.
Which areas do you cover?
Mersin MIP, Taşucu Ceyport, SANKO and Iskenderun, plus yacht movements along the surrounding coast.
What should the captain send before arrival?
Yacht name and flag, registration details, private or commercial status, crew and guest lists, the itinerary and estimated arrival and departure dates.
Let's plan your operation together
Share your vessel and operation details and we'll come back with a service plan suited to your needs.