Captain Ayşe Aslı Başak, who made her name more prominent by being one of the two Turkish female captains included in the list of "10 successful women to watch" in the maritime field selected within the Nor-Shipping Fair held in Oslo, Norway, is one of the important names in this sector.

While it is extremely difficult for women to carry out this profession in the maritime sector, women like Ayşe Hanım have been successful and have made their name known to the world. We would like to give you more detailed information about Ayşe Hanım, one of the two world-famous female captains who made us proud.

About

Ayşe Aslı Başak, who completed her education at Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, graduated from here with an honorary degree. Our young captain, whose passion for maritime started at a very young age, has achieved great success both in his education life and career. A good example for female captains and sailors with her career, our captain has managed to enter the list of 10 successful women to be followed at a young age. Our female captain, whose career is quite impressive, develops her career and herself by being in close contact with non-governmental organizations.

Kaptan Başak, who has been a member of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association non-governmental organization for more than 5 years, also represented Turkish women sailors at the international “women at sea” conference held by the International Maritime Organization at the World Maritime University. He has been very successful with the academic studies he has presented here. Also, Captain Ayşe Aslı Başak carries out important studies for Turkish female captains and sailors to be more included and recognized in international arenas and maritime literature.

His Career

Başak, who graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a high honor degree, continued her success in her education life in her career. Thus, the seafarer has an important place among women and has been able to show itself in many international areas. He also took part in the same positions at the ITU Maritime Faculty Alumni Association as a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Marine Engineers of TMMOB and the general secretary.

Captain Ayşe Aslı worked as the “port captain” responsible for the iron-steel and scrap loading at the ports of Belgium and France within Başak Mid-Ship Chartering and Logistics company. Today, she continues to serve as the "first female captain" within the same company.