Captain Ali Burçin Eke was born in 1978 in Ankara, Turkey. After completing his primary education, he graduated from Ankara Gazi Anatolian High School and later from the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Maritime Faculty, Deck Department, in 2000. During his maritime career, he worked on chemical, crude oil, and product tanker ships with companies such as Aksay and Dünya Denizcilik.
Between 2004 and 2005, he served as Fleet Manager at Artı Ship Chartering and simultaneously began a master’s degree in Maritime Transportation at ITU’s Institute of Science and Technology. In 2005, he co-founded Grandi Ship Chartering and in 2009, he founded Ata Tugboat and Salvage Services.
In 2010, he completed his master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD in Maritime Transportation Engineering at ITU’s Institute of Science and Technology. Through his company, ATA Offshore Services, he continues to provide towing, salvage, offshore operations, and brokerage services in international waters and across all oceans. His efforts have significantly contributed to the development of this niche sector in Turkey.
Captain Eke is fluent in English, married, and the father of two children.
