Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Services Joint Stock Company (Türk Loydu UDH A.Ş.) is an independently managed classification and conformity assessment organization established by the Türk Loydu Foundation. Since 2017, it has been operating in a joint stock company status, with Türk Loydu Foundation as its sole shareholder.
The organization provides technical competence and classification services in the maritime, energy, defense, and industrial sectors. On November 1, 2023, it became a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). This membership is considered a development that enhances the organization's technical capacity and effectiveness in the global maritime industry, as well as providing the opportunity to contribute to the formation of international maritime standards.
History
Türk Loydu was founded on February 27, 1962, in Istanbul by the Chamber of Naval Architects and is recognized as one of Turkey's most established classification organizations. The aim of the organization is to ensure safety and raise standards in the fields of maritime, construction, and industry. By providing services in line with international standards, Türk Loydu conducts inspections and certification activities in a wide range of areas, from shipbuilding to industrial facilities. Over time, integrated with global developments, it has also played significant roles in the maritime sector as well as in renewable energy and environmental fields. Today, Türk Loydu continues its leadership as a reliable brand at both national and international levels.
Türk Loydu gained legal status in 1966 and reached a significant milestone in 1981 by acquiring the title of "National Recognized Classification Society." In 1986, the foundation reorganized its structure, and in 1992, it expanded its domestic organization by opening offices in Izmir and Ankara. In 1993, the classification service for Turkey's first military ship, TCG Yarbay Kudret, began, and in 1996, it moved from Tophane to the Tuzla Shipyard Area. In 1998, the "Türk Loydu Foundation Economic Enterprise" was established to conduct the foundation's activities. In 2001, it received ISO 17021 accreditation from SWEDAC, becoming the first national organization accredited under this scope. In 2005, it gained the supervisory authority in the MİLGEM Project, and in 2006, it entered the Paris MoU High Performance List. In 2007, IACS membership was set as a strategic goal, and this membership was registered in 2011. In 2014, focusing on R&D efforts, the TL Technical R&D Company was established, and in 2015, a classification agreement for TCG Anadolu was signed. In 2017, the foundation's economic enterprise was transformed into Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Services Inc.
Türk Loydu was accepted as the 12th member of IACS in 2023. Today, Türk Loydu, which serves in many sectors such as maritime, energy, defense, and industry, continues its activities in line with the principles of international technical competence, impartiality, and integrity.
Türk Loydu Projects and Areas of Activity
TCG Yarbay Kudret (1993): Providing classification services for Turkey's first military ship, TCG Yarbay Kudret.
MİLGEM Project (2005): Obtaining supervisory authority within the National Ship Project and providing technical support to the project.
TCG Anadolu (2015): Signing a classification agreement for the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu.
IACS Membership (2023): Gaining full membership in the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and actively participating in the determination of international standards.
R&D and Digitalization Activities (2014 and beyond): Establishing an R&D company and conducting innovation projects focused on sustainability and digitalization.
