Maritime Montering has appointed Murat Korkut as the new General Manager of its business unit in Türkiye, effective 5 January. This leadership appointment marks an important step in the company’s continued growth and its commitment to delivering high-quality marine interior and accommodation solutions in Türkiye and across global markets.
Murat Korkut brings more than 25 years of experience in shipbuilding and maritime operations, spanning both commercial and naval vessels. His professional background includes involvement in submarine and naval construction programs, overhaul and repair of frigates and auxiliary ships, interior outfitting, and complex refit and modernization projects, including large superyachts.
He has held senior leadership positions at Akyacht Shipyard, Sefine Shipyard, Gölcük Naval Shipyard, and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Germany. In addition, Murat Korkut previously served as Project Director at Maritime Montering Turkey in 2019, providing him with strong insight into the company’s operations, culture, and strategic objectives. He now returns to Maritime Montering to lead the Turkish business unit into its next phase of development.
“We are delighted to welcome Murat as the new General Manager of Maritime Montering Turkey,” said Daniel Garden, Group CEO of Maritime Montering. “He brings the experience, leadership, and energy needed to implement our growth strategy in the Turkish market and further strengthen our position as a trusted partner for ship interiors.”
Commenting on his appointment, Murat Korkut said: “I am honored to return to Maritime Montering and lead our dedicated team in Türkiye. I look forward to building on the organization’s strong regional presence and continuing to bring comfort for life at sea through excellence in execution.”
Maritime Montering has operated a business unit in Türkiye for ten years, delivering turnkey interior solutions in close cooperation with key Turkish shipyards. The local team has successfully completed numerous newbuild and repair projects, including fishing vessels, ferries, and service operation vessels, and continues to expand its footprint in the regional maritime market.
Murat Korkut succeeds Özgür Üstüner and will oversee all strategic, operational, and commercial activities in Türkiye, working closely with the Maritime Montering Group to support the company’s long-term vision.
Murat Korkut, General Manager of Maritime Montering Turkey
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Maritime Montering is a trusted partner for ship interiors, offering design, engineering, furniture production, installation, and turnkey ship accommodation solutions. With a team of more than 700 experts, the company has outfitted over 1,200 newbuilds and numerous refits across a wide range of vessels, including fishing, military, passenger, yacht, and offshore ships. Maritime Montering operates globally from seven countries, including Türkiye, and continues to grow its international presence.
