YAVUZ

YAVUZ (IMO: 9503768) sailing under the Turkey flag. It has an overall length of 751 feets and a beam of 118 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 271046765
• IMO: 9503768
• Call Sign: TCA5469
• Flag: Turkey
• Vessel Type: Landing Ship / Military Vessel
• Navy Hull Number: L-402

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,800 GT
• Length Overall: 105 meters
• Beam: 16 meters
• Draft: 2.8 meters

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel mechanical
• Number of Engines: 2
• Drive Type: Twin screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Sedef Shipbuilding Inc.
• Build Year: 2011
• Country of Build: Turkey

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Turkish Naval Forces Command (Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri)
• Operator: Turkish Navy
• Home Port: Türkiye

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea
• Secondary Region: Eastern Mediterranean
• Operational Waters: Turkish territorial and regional waters under NATO operational framework

Vessel Description

YAVUZ is a landing ship tank (LST) operating under the Turkish Naval Forces Command. The vessel is designed for amphibious operations, capable of transporting and deploying troops, vehicles, and equipment directly onto shore without requiring port infrastructure. As part of the Turkish Navy's amphibious warfare capability, the vessel supports both national defense operations and allied NATO missions. Her relatively shallow draft allows beaching operations essential to amphibious assault and logistical support roles across the Turkish Navy's areas of maritime interest.