Cem Ertem

Cem is our Senior Partner since 2006 when our Istanbul office was jointly established.

Cem’s reputation and recognition in the local maritime community as a Senior Surveyor and respected professional in his field, as well as his vast knowledge of on local shipyards services and facilities and prevailing tariffs for all types of repairs has been key to the development of our Istanbul office from its oearly stages to date.

He has played a vital role in the expansion of our office in Turkey, by directly and closely liaising with key executives of the local marine insurance market and shipping community.

Apart from being actively involved in all types of H&M and P&I surveys, Cem has been overseeing all operations of our office in Turkey.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bureau Veritas Ships in Service Director (SSOM) for Turkey, Israel & Caspian Sea countries (2years)
• Bureau Veritas Crew and System Certification Director(CSOM), ISM Lead Auditor, Maritime Security Auditor (MSA), Trainer, BVQI Lead Auditor, Regional Quality Auditor for the Middle East Region (4 years)
• Technical and General Manager for a shipping company (3 years)
• Class Surveyor – Hellenic Register of Shipping (2 years)
• Oceangoing Chief Engineer –sea-going service on board bulk carriers and chemical / oil tankers (10 years)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BSc in Marine Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey