Board of Directors
Coşkun AĞCA – CEO & Chairman of the Board
Graduating from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Maritime Studies in 1992, Coşkun Ağca began his maritime career serving on various types of crude oil, product, chemical, and gas tankers. After completing his sea service in 2003, he joined Aygaz as a Marine Superintendent, responsible for LPG tanker operations, marking his transition to shore-based roles.
In 2006, Ağca joined Ditaş Shipping and Tanker Management Inc. as Fleet Manager, and in 2010, he was appointed Deputy General Manager responsible for all maritime operations of the company. During this period, he oversaw a broad operational portfolio, including newbuilding projects, crude oil and product tankers, chemical and asphalt tankers, as well as terminal operations.
After leaving Ditaş in 2020, he served as General Manager at Unic Tanker Ship Management between 2020 and 2024. In 2024, he took part in the establishment of Stella Tanker Ship Management and assumed the role of CEO & Chairman of the Board. With his extensive maritime experience, operational leadership, and sectoral expertise, he guides the strategic growth and vision of the company.
He holds an Ocean-Going Master (Unlimited) qualification and a Marine Pilot license.
Taner HASÖZGÜ – Vice Chairman of the Board
Graduating from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Maritime Studies in 1994, Taner Hasözgü began his maritime career serving on various types of bulk carriers. After completing his sea service in 2006, he joined Sinomar Ship Management as a Project Manager for newbuilding projects in China. Following the completion of 12 newbuilding general cargo vessels, he continued in his role as Operations Manager at the Sinomar Ship Management Office in Turkey until 2010.
After leaving Sinomar Ship Management in 2010, he continued his career as an Operations Manager at Atlantic Shipping, where he was responsible for the company’s maritime operations. After leaving Atlantic Shipping in 2017, he founded Gomina Marine Safety Service Company in Dubai and Istanbul in 2018.
In 2024, he took part in the establishment of Stella Tanker Ship Management and assumed the role of Vice Chairman of the Board.