Neslihan Müfreze · DP Operator
From Hatay to Offshore.
I started as a student from Hatay, with no contacts at sea and no maritime family. A decade later, I'm a Dynamic Positioning Operator in the international offshore industry. If you're trying to find your way in, I can help — with clarity, not theory.
Consulting
One-on-one strategy sessions designed for seafarers who want to enter or advance in the offshore industry.
Books
Practical, experience-based guides covering the offshore industry, career paths, and real operational insights.
From Sea to Strategy
First Female Unlimited DPO
I'm Neslihan Müfreze, a Dynamic Positioning Operator in the international offshore industry.
I grew up in Hatay, in the south of Turkey. I had no family at sea, no contacts in maritime, and no one in my circle who knew the industry. I found out about Dynamic Positioning from an internet search on a Turkish PSV company — and that was the first time the word 'offshore' meant something real to me.
I traveled to a training center in Ukraine for the basic DP course, and somehow managed to land a first job on a PSV. From there it went to drillships, then commissioning projects in Norway, and eventually newbuildings in Geoje, South Korea.
This is not a theoretical industry.
It's operational.
And experience defines everything.
Expertise
- Offshore & DP Operations
- DP3 Systems & Commissioning
- International Vessel Projects
- Marine Procedures & Safety Systems
What I Offer
I provide structured, experience-based insight into the offshore industry.
No assumptions.
No surface-level guidance.
Only what actually works — in real operations.
Through content, publications, and private consultancy, I help maritime professionals position themselves correctly within the global offshore sector.
Perspective
Access to the right information changes timelines.
In an industry where most people lose years trying to figure things out, clarity becomes a competitive advantage.
That clarity is what I deliver.
Offshore, in Frame
Moments from the field — vessels, operations, and rotations across international projects.
Navigate Your Maritime Career
Book a one-on-one session with Turkey's first female offshore Unlimited DPO. Get the guidance you need to advance your career at sea.
1:1 Strategy Session
60 min · 1:1 video call
One focused session. Clarity, direction, and real insights from the offshore field — tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
What's Included
- DP Certification Advice
- Optimal Career Path
- Types of Offshore Vessels — Pros & Cons
- Contacts of Companies to Start From
- Specific Advice for Turkish Sailors
What People Say
Neslihan's mentorship completely changed my perspective on what's possible in the offshore industry. Her guidance on DP certification saved me months of wrong turns. I went from feeling lost to landing my first DP Operator role within a year.
Captain Emre Yılmaz
Senior DPO, North Sea Operations
Her book 'Kaptanlığa Giden Yol' was the first time I saw my own dreams reflected in someone else's story. As a woman entering maritime, having a role model like Neslihan — who's actually done it at the highest level — is invaluable.
Ayşe Kara
Deck Cadet, Turkish Maritime Academy
I've worked with many consultants, but Neslihan's hands-on offshore experience sets her apart. She doesn't just give theoretical advice — she knows exactly what it takes to succeed on the bridge of an offshore vessel.
Lars Henriksen
Fleet Manager, Subsea Operations
Kaptanlığa Giden Yol
Neslihan Müfreze
Kaptanlığa Giden Yol
The definitive Turkish maritime career guide — from cadet to captain.
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Neslihan Müfreze
Offshore Life
A bilingual guide to life at sea — watches, weather, crew, and career.
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