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Education
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Certification
Residency
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Serhat Durnasuyu

Serhat Durnasuyu

Szczecin

Summary

Maritime and logistics professional with hands-on experience across port operations, vessel coordination, logistics and supply chain support, and cost control. Combines sea-going operational discipline with shore-based coordination and data-driven decision making.

Strong background in port calls and vessel management, logistics coordination, tariff and cost verification, documentation control, and multi-stakeholder communication within international, fast-paced operational environments. Experienced and open to roles within logistics & transport coordination and analysis, maritime operations, shipping support, and port or vessel coordination functions.

Overview

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Years of Maritime and Logistics experience

Work History

Port Operations & Logistics Coordinator

Wilhelmsen Port Services
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated end-to-end logistics, port call and vessel operations across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Turkey.
  • Acted as a central coordination point between vendors, agents, terminals, authorities, and service providers for smooth logistics and vessel operations.
  • Supported process optimization by standardizing invoice checks and documentation workflows.
  • Conducted tariff verification and cost control for harbour dues, pilotage, towage, mooring, stevedoring, and third-party services.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and validated cost forecasts, ensuring cost accuracy and compliance.
  • Performed data analysis and operational reporting to support cost transparency and decision-making.
  • Estimated port call costs using historical data and agent inputs.

Sea-going Officer of the Watch - Vessel & Logistics Coordination

Harren Group, Viking Cruises, Unity Lines
2022 - 2024
  • Performed navigational watchkeeping during international voyages.
  • Coordinated cargo handling and terminal operations with shore authorities and port services.
  • Worked closely with port agents and terminals during port stays.
  • Applied ISM, safety, and compliance procedures in daily operations.
  • Built strong understanding of vessel-port interface, documentation flow, and operational constraints.
  • Developed operational discipline, time-critical decision-making, and situational awareness applicable to shore-based roles.
  • Oil/Chemical Tankers

Education

Foundation Diploma - Port Agency, Port Operations & Introduction to Shipping

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)
London, United Kingdom
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Transport - Maritime Transport & Nautical Sciences

Maritime University of Szczecin
Szczecin, Poland
01-2023

Associate's Degree - Maritime Transportation & Management

Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Türkiye
01-2018

Skills

  • Logistics & Transport Coordination
  • Vessel, Port & Port Call Operations
  • Shipping and Maritime Operations
  • Documentation & Invoice Control
  • Cost Forecasting and Tariff Verification
  • Operational & Financial Reporting
  • Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Communication
  • Process Optimization & Business Support
  • Advanced Excel Data Analysis
  • ERP / CRM (SAP-integrated systems
  • Power BI Dashboard & KPI Reporting
  • Port Management & Documentation Systems
  • MarineXchange (MXP)

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated multi-regional port calls and logistics operations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, supporting uninterrupted vessel turnaround and stable operational performance.
  • Improved cost accuracy and budget predictability by implementing structured tariff and vendor invoice verification workflows.
  • Enabled data-driven operational decisions by developing Excel-based analysis tools and standardized reporting templates.
  • Optimized port agency and logistics workflows by identifying inefficiencies, standardizing documentation steps, and strengthening quality control processes.
  • Acted as a central coordination point between vendors, port agents, terminals, vendors, all third party service providers and internal teams, improving communication efficiency in time-sensitive operations.

Certification

  • Officer of the Watch - Unlimited (STCW II/1)
  • Leadership & Resource Management
  • Conflict Management
  • STCW Safety Training
  • Advanced Firefighting
  • GMDSS General Radio Operator Certificate (GOC)
  • Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

Residency

EU Resident Status Active (Poland) – No work permit required

Languages

English
Turkish
Polish

Timeline

Port Operations & Logistics Coordinator

Wilhelmsen Port Services
08.2024 - Current

Sea-going Officer of the Watch - Vessel & Logistics Coordination

Harren Group, Viking Cruises, Unity Lines
2022 - 2024

Foundation Diploma - Port Agency, Port Operations & Introduction to Shipping

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)

Bachelor of Science - Transport - Maritime Transport & Nautical Sciences

Maritime University of Szczecin

Associate's Degree - Maritime Transportation & Management

Kocaeli University
Serhat Durnasuyu