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TurkeyTurkish industry hits troubled waters as 2025 downturn signals tough 2026
After years of strong export performance, Turkey’s yacht sector is grappling with a sharp decline in sales, rising costs, shrinking incentives, and mounting regional competition. While some builders remain cautiously optimistic, industry leaders warn that 2026 will demand robust public support and strategic resilience
NewsEspen Øino to develop 50m superyacht for Turkish yard
Design work is set to begin in December, with the model due to be unveiled in Q2 2026
NewsData Hidrolik eyes new horizons as global market shifts
We speak with Cem Hüroğlu, member of the board of directors and sales & marketing director at Data Hidrolik, about the company’s growing international footprint, its leadership in hydraulic deck equipment, and its long-term plans for product innovation and new market expansion
News3rd Superyacht Summit Türkiye reveals industry’s strategic ambitions
Over 450 participants gathered in Istanbul to explore how Turkey can build sustainable yacht-building culture beyond simply chasing global rankings
NewsSirena Yachts returns to Turkish boat show after five-year absence
The company is currently taking part in the Bosphorus Boat Show On Water
NewsDenison Yachting appoints European broker
Fırat Gürelli joins the company’s network of over 180 licensed brokers worldwide
NewsNew Turkish boat brand joins FLIBS, appoints US dealer
Aiata will be making its US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
NewsBodrum Boat Show opens, showcasing Turkey’s marine ambitions
Held at Bodrum Harbour, the event features nearly 200 boats and over 500 brands
NewsNew boat show planned for Turkey’s Black Sea region
The Black Sea Boat Show 2026 will be held in Trabzon in March
NewsTurkish shipbuilder enters yacht market
The brand’s first project is a steel-and-aluminium motoryacht of 37.4m LOA
NewsTurkey reinstates yacht tax, raising costs for domestic buyers
The 8% Special Consumption Tax plus 20% VAT could raise Turkish-flagged yacht prices by nearly 30%
News3rd Superyacht Summit Türkiye to showcase SY tenders at sea
Nine tenders from leading international brands will be displayed on water
NewsMazu Yachts founder lost at sea
Search continues for Halit Yukay whose yacht was found wrecked off the Turkish coast
NewsKoç Holding expands marina portfolio with $160m acquisition
Turkish group to take over two prominent marinas in Göcek
NewsTurkey sets up council to oversee maritime spatial planning
The new national body is expected to speed up marina development in the country
NewsAxopar appoints exclusive electric boat dealer in Turkey
Yatmatal Marine is the Turkish dealer for Evoy electric motors and now adds Axopar’s AX/E electric boats to its portfolio
NewsNew AI-powered agent set to reshape marina management and communication
VELA is currently being used at 10 marinas, including three in Turkey
NewsiHoy named Turkey’s official IC-ENC provider
The marine tech firm has launched Turkey’s first electronic navigational charts app
NewsGerman yacht sales portal in double award win
Yachtino was recognised in two categories at Germany’s Best Online Portals 2025 awards
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NewsTurkish yard strengthens marina division with new manager
Can Polat joins Ağanlar Shipyard & Marina with immediate effect
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