He graduated from Istanbul Technical Universiy (ITU) Maritime Faculty, Deck Department in 1973.
Between 1973-1982, he worked at the ocean going ships as a watchkeeping officer, chiefmate and captain.
He completed his maritime career at the sea as an Oceangoing Master in 1982.
Between 1982-1987, he worked as a general manager in a private shipping company.
He studied for one year ‘‘Merchant Ship Management’’ at City of Polytechnic in London between 1985-1986.
He founded his own campany and began chartering and managing ships in 1987.
He is still in the same position.