''A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor''

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Berkan KARA

With a strong maritime foundation and a passion for the sea, I specialize in oceangoing navigation, maneuvering, maintenance, and vessel security. I apply a safety-first, efficiency-driven approach to ensure precision and excellence in every maritime operation.

How I Can Serve

As an Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer, I ensure the seamless execution of maritime operations through expert passage planning, navigational precision, maneuvering expertise, and safety management. With experience across RoRo Passenger vessels, Superyachts, and Tanker vessels, I specialize in charting safe and efficient routes, overseeing bridge operations, and maintaining essential safety equipment to meet industry standards. My proficiency in ECDIS, ship security, and emergency preparedness ensures compliance and operational excellence, while my dedication to risk assessment and vessel handling guarantees smooth, secure navigation. By combining technical expertise with a safety-first mindset, I contribute to well-coordinated, high-performance maritime operations worldwide.

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Competences

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AS WATCHKEEPING OFFICER ON ALL SHIPS IN ALL WATERS (STCW AII/1)

GOC

GMDSS
GENERAL RADIO OPERATOR (STCW AII/4)

Yachtmaster 149 GT

AS YATCH MASTER ON YACHTS NOT MORE THAN 149 GT

(STCW AII/3)

SSO

SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

(STCW Reg. VI/5)

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Comp. & Cert.

Qualifications & Certificates

STCW AII/1 & AII/2 Wärtsilä NaviSailor 4000 by Transas

Proffesional ECDIS User

STCW Reg. VI/3

Advanced Fire Fighting Training Certificate

Youview London University

London, United Kingdom

Hospitality Training Certificate

STCW Reg. VI/2

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Certificate

(Power Boat)

STCW Reg. VI/4

Medical Care Training Certificate

STCW Reg. II/4

Navigational Watchkeeping Certificate

STCW Reg. V/2

Training and Qualifications of Personnel on Passenger
Ships Certificate

Youview London University

London, United Kingdom

Housekeeping Excellence Training Certificate

About Me

I am Berkan Kara, a Turkish maritime professional with an unwavering passion for the sea. From early on, I dedicated myself to mastering the complexities of maritime operations, refining my expertise through rigorous training and hands-on experience. I graduated third-ranked from İskenderun Technical University, earning my degree in Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, which laid the foundation for my strong technical knowledge and leadership skills at sea.

My experience spans RORO passenger vessels, superyachts, and tanker ships, where I have developed resilience in demanding work environments. Long hours, unpredictable conditions, and high-pressure decision-making are integral parts of my career—elements I thrive in with discipline and dedication. Safety, precision, and efficiency define my approach to every task, ensuring seamless operations and top-tier service in every role I undertake.

Beyond my professional credentials, I embody the highest standards expected in the maritime industry. My adaptability and attention to detail make me an ideal fit for roles that require excellence, reliability, and a keen understanding of navigation and vessel management.

Every voyage is a new challenge, and I embrace each one with passion, experience, and an unwavering commitment to maritime excellence.