We stock and export Turkey's full range of marine-class welding consumables — coated electrodes, MIG/MAG wires, flux-cored wires, SAW wires and fluxes — direct to UK and EU shipyards at 25–40% below Western European prices, with zero tariffs and 8–9 day transit.TIER 1 CATEGORY
Seaway Ship Services operates as Turkey's largest stockist and export consolidator for marine welding consumables, giving UK and EU shipyards direct access to one of the world's most competitive welding consumable manufacturing bases. Turkey's welding industry operates at 90,000+ tons of annual production capacity — including 35,000 tons of coated electrodes, 40,000 tons of MIG/MAG wires, 10,000 tons of submerged arc wires, 7,500 tons of flux-cored wires, and 5,000 tons of fluxes — already supplying 100+ countries with full marine class approvals in place.
The combination of European-grade quality, scale manufacturing, and duty-free 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 alternatives. For UK naval programmes, offshore wind vessel builders, and EU cruise and ferry yards — all of which consume welding consumables in enormous quantities — Turkish supply represents an exceptional opportunity to reduce material costs without compromising quality or certification standards.
Every product we stock carries the full suite of marine class approvals demanded by international classification societies. Our export operations are built around the specific requirements of shipyard procurement teams: consolidated pallet shipments, full material test reports, EN 10204 3.1 and 3.2 mill certificates, and dedicated export documentation including A.TR movement certificates for duty-free customs clearance.
A complete range of marine welding consumables, stocked in Istanbul and available for immediate export. All grades available with marine classification approvals.
All grades listed below are held in stock or available on short lead times. Full mill certificates and classification society approvals accompany every shipment. Custom grades and special specifications are available on request.
| Product Type | International Standards | AWS Classifications | Marine Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coated Electrodes | AWS A5.1, EN ISO 2560 | E6013, E7018, E7016 | DNV, LR, BV, ABS |
| MIG/MAG Solid Wire | AWS A5.18, EN ISO 14341 | ER70S-6, ER70S-2 | DNV, LR, BV, ABS |
| Flux-Cored Wire | AWS A5.20, EN ISO 17632 | E71T-1, E71T-9 | DNV, LR |
| SAW Wire + Flux | AWS A5.17, EN ISO 14171 | EH14, EM12K, EM13K | ABS, BV |
| Stainless TIG/MIG | AWS A5.9, EN ISO 14343 | ER308L, ER309L, ER316L | DNV, LR |
| Special Alloy / Inconel | AWS A5.14, EN ISO 18274 | ERNiCrMo-3 (625), ERNiCrMo-9 (825) | On request |
Six structural advantages that make Turkey the optimal supply source for UK and EU shipyard welding consumables procurement.
Annual production capacity already exporting to 100+ countries — one of Europe's largest welding consumable manufacturing bases, with consistent grade availability and short lead times.
European-grade quality at significantly lower cost than Scandinavian and Western European alternatives. Savings that directly improve shipyard margins on every project.
Istanbul to UK ports in 8–9 days. Door-to-door 14–16 days. Weekly container services from Ambarli/Istanbul on major liner routes to Felixstowe, Tilbury, and Rotterdam.
EU Customs Union and UK-Turkey FTA eliminate import duties. A.TR certificates issued as standard. No tariff exposure that Chinese competitors face on EU and UK imports.
Full DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ABS approvals on all marine grades. Every shipment accompanied by classification certificates, mill test reports, and material traceability documentation.
Turkey's welding industry is consistently recognised with national export excellence awards and supplies 100+ countries worldwide, with a track record measured in decades of reliable delivery.
Seaway's welding consumable export programme is structured around the procurement needs of major European shipbuilding and ship repair programmes. The following represent the highest-priority buyer categories where Turkish supply offers an immediate, proven cost-reduction opportunity.
Regular scheduled container services from Istanbul/Ambarli to all major UK and EU ports. Full export documentation, A.TR certificates, and customs pre-clearance support included as standard.
| Destination Port | Transit Time (Sea) | Door-to-Door | Service Frequency | Tariff Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe, UK | 8–9 days | 14–16 days | Weekly | 0% — UK-Turkey FTA |
| Tilbury / London Gateway, UK | 8–9 days | 14–16 days | Weekly | 0% — UK-Turkey FTA |
| Belfast, UK | 10–11 days | 15–17 days | Weekly (via Felixstowe) | 0% — UK-Turkey FTA |
| Rotterdam, Netherlands | 6–7 days | 10–13 days | 2× Weekly | 0% — EU Customs Union |
| Hamburg, Germany | 7–8 days | 12–14 days | Weekly | 0% — EU Customs Union |
| Antwerp, Belgium | 6–7 days | 10–13 days | Weekly | 0% — EU Customs Union |
| Piraeus, Greece | 3–4 days | 6–9 days | 2× Weekly | 0% — EU Customs Union |
Send us your grade list, quantities, and delivery port — we will respond with a full CIF price within 24 hours, including classification certificates and A.TR documentation. No minimum order quantity on first enquiry.