Turkey ranks as Europe's 2nd largest steel producer. Seaway supplies shipbuilding-grade steel pipes, structural profiles, flanges and pipe fittings to UK and EU shipyards at 25–40% below European mill prices — all with major classification society certification.TIER 1 CATEGORY
Seaway Ship Services operates as Turkey's largest stockist and export consolidator for marine-grade steel pipes, structural profiles, flanges and pipe fittings — giving UK and EU shipyards direct access to Europe's second-largest and the world's eighth-largest steel producing nation. Turkey's steel sector operates at 51.8 million tons of annual capacity across 12+ mills holding international shipbuilding society approvals, supplying every major grade demanded by classification societies including ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register.
The combination of domestic raw material supply chains, scale manufacturing, and preferential trade access under both the EU Customs Union and the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement creates a structural cost advantage of 25–40% versus Western European mill alternatives. For UK and EU shipyards, dry docks, offshore fabricators and piping contractors — where steel constitutes the single largest material cost line — Turkish supply represents an immediate and proven route to margin improvement without compromising certification standards.
Every product we stock and export is accompanied by full EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates, classification society test reports, and complete material traceability documentation. Our logistics team handles A.TR movement certificates, customs pre-clearance and consolidated packing to the specific requirements of shipyard receiving departments. Minimum order from one ton — mixed pallet accepted on first enquiry.
A complete range of marine-grade steel products stocked in Istanbul and available for immediate export. All grades carry relevant classification society approvals and are supplied with full mill certification.
All grades listed below are held in stock or available on short lead times from our Istanbul warehouse. Full mill certificates and classification society approvals accompany every shipment. Custom grades and special specifications are available on request.
| Product | Grade | Standard | Class Approval | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamless Pipe | A106 Gr.B / API 5L X52 | ASTM / API | ABS, DNV, BV, LR | 2–4 weeks |
| Structural Profile | AH36 / DH36 | EN 10025-4 | ABS, BV, LR | 1–3 weeks |
| Pipe Flange | ASTM A105 / A182 | ANSI B16.5 | DNV, ABS | 1–2 weeks |
| Pipe Fitting | ASTM A234 WPB | ASME B16.9 | BV, LR | 1–2 weeks |
| Stainless Pipe | 316L | ASTM A312 | DNV, LR | 2–3 weeks |
| Plate Steel | EH36 | EN 10025 | NK, ABS, BV | 2–4 weeks |
Six structural advantages that make Turkey the optimal supply source for UK and EU shipyard steel procurement.
8th globally, with 51.8 million tons of annual steel production capacity across 12+ mills holding international shipbuilding society approvals. Grade availability and lead times are consistently strong.
Domestic raw material supply chains keep costs stable and lead times short. The savings versus Western European mill prices translate directly to improved project margins on every order.
UK-Turkey Trade Agreement provides zero-tariff access on most steel products. EU Customs Union access remains in place. A.TR movement certificates issued as standard for all consignments.
Direct rail and truck connections to major Turkish ports — Istanbul (Ambarlı), Izmir (Aliağa) and Mersin — with weekly container services to all major UK and EU port destinations.
Custom lengths, profiles and finishing services including CNC cutting, bending and coating eliminate downstream processing cost at the buyer's end, simplifying project logistics.
Full ABS, BV, DNV, LR, NK and KR approvals on shipbuilding-grade steel. Every shipment accompanied by classification certificates, mill test reports and EN 10204 3.1 documentation as standard.
Seaway's marine steel export programme addresses the procurement requirements of every major steel-consuming category in European shipbuilding, ship repair and offshore fabrication. Turkish supply offers an immediate, proven cost-reduction opportunity for the following buyer types.
Regular scheduled container and breakbulk services from Istanbul, Izmir and Mersin to all major UK and EU ports. Full export documentation, EN 10204 3.1 certificates and A.TR movement certificates included as standard.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Order | 1 ton (mixed pallet accepted) |
| Packaging | Bundled, strapped, paper-wrapped; sea-worthy crate for flanges and fittings |
| Lead Time | 1–4 weeks depending on product and grade |
| Departure Ports | Istanbul (Ambarlı), Izmir (Aliağa), Mersin |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Transit to UK Ports | 5–7 days (Felixstowe, Tilbury, Southampton) |
| Transit to ARA Range | 3–5 days (Rotterdam, Antwerp, Amsterdam) |
| Tariff Status | 0% UK — UK-Turkey Trade Agreement | 0% EU — Customs Union |
Send us your product list, quantities, grades and delivery port — we will respond with a full CIF price within 48 hours, including classification certificates and EN 10204 3.1 mill documentation. Minimum one ton; mixed pallet accepted on first enquiry.