Ziya Guckan

• Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term strategies for fleet optimization and growth.
• Reduced downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through preventative maintenance plans.
• Enhanced safety standards with thorough risk assessments and implementation of safety procedures.
• Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
• Managed critical repair projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
• Coordinated with classification societies to maintain required certifications for vessels under supervision.
• Delivered consistent reporting on vessel condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and KPIs to senior management stakeholders.
• Conducted detailed incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for improved safety performance.
• Increased cost savings through effective procurement, inventory management, and budget monitoring.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry guidelines and implementing necessary changes to vessel operations.
• Improved vessel performance by conducting regular technical inspections and maintenance.

I have joined Alia Ship Serve team and managed 2 individual Dry Dock project in Türkiye ( Gemak and TK Kıran Shipyards)

• Managed critical repair projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
• Coordinated with classification societies to maintain required certifications for vessels under supervision.
• Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.

I started my shore career in February 2022 at Beks Tanker Management, based in İstanbul, Türkiye.

I got promoted to Deputy Technical Manager in August 2023, until my leave from the company in September 2024.

During my service period, I have been involved and managed,

Special and Intermediate surveys in shipyard.

Major repair periods.

Management and owner change preparation and completion.

Day by day, vessel management and monitoring.

Budget management.

• Delivered consistent reporting on vessel condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and KPIs to senior management stakeholders.
• Conducted detailed incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for improved safety performance.
• Increased cost savings through effective procurement, inventory management, and budget monitoring.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry guidelines and implementing necessary changes to vessel operations.
• Improved vessel performance by conducting regular technical inspections and maintenance.
• Managed critical repair projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
• Coordinated with classification societies to maintain required certifications for vessels under supervision.
• Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.