Founded by Gökhan Yüksel, our company is built on over two decades of hands-on maritime experience across both sea-going and shore-based operations.
Gökhan Yüksel graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Deck Department, in 2002. He began his maritime career on tanker vessels, serving in various deck positions, and completed the final five years of his sea service as Master. During his seagoing career, he gained extensive experience in tanker operations, vessel management, navigational safety, and command-level decision making.
He further strengthened his professional background through active involvement with leading shipyards and maritime companies, including Aksay, Akbaşoğlu, and Tersan Tanker, developing strong technical and field expertise.
Between 2012 and 2025, he held senior shore-based positions with Turkey-based tanker companies, serving as Superintendent , HSEQ Manager, and Designated Person Ashore (DPA). In these roles, he was responsible for Safety Management Systems (ISM), quality assurance, operational inspections, audits, and compliance with international maritime regulations.
Today, the company leverages this combined sea-going and shore-based expertise to deliver reliable, compliant, and sustainable maritime solutions, adding measurable value to its clients across the maritime industry.
Vesselgate Denizcilik ve Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti.
VesselGate is a maritime services company providing integrated Flag State Representation, Marine Safety & Compliance, and Safety Service Brokerage solutions.
Acting as a single gateway between vessels, flag administrations, class societies, and approved service providers, VesselGate ensures efficient coordination, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted vessel operations worldwide.