The Besiktas group of Turkey is expanding with investments both in its shipyard infrastructure and on the shipping side.

Board member Yavuz Kalkavan confirms the group has completed the purchase of a 2007-built, 386-metre floating dock with a total lifting capacity of 72,000 tons from STX Heavy Industries.

In a communication from South Korea, where he is currently on business, Kalkavan told TradeWinds that the dock will be towed to Turkey from Korea.

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