{"id":15876,"date":"2025-10-26T11:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T08:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yated.org.tr\/?p=15876"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:36:34","slug":"the-bosphorus-boat-show-meets-sea-enthusiasts-for-the-third-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yated.org.tr\/en\/blog\/the-bosphorus-boat-show-meets-sea-enthusiasts-for-the-third-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bosphorus Boat Show Meets Sea Enthusiasts for the Third Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With prices ranging from 250,000 TL to 650 million TL, there is something to suit every budget <\/span><\/strong>Nearly 350 boats have been put on display at Atak\u00f6y Marina in Istanbul<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

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Turkey\u2019s largest maritime exhibition, the \u2018Bosphorus Boat Show\u2019 \u2013 an exhibition of boats, boat equipment and accessories \u2013 has opened its doors at Istanbul Atak\u00f6y Marina, running from 25 October to 2 November 2025. With boats ranging in price from 250,000 TL to 650 million TL on display, the fair aims to welcome 40,000 visitors over the course of the event. Featuring the latest model boats, the fair hosts over 200 companies and more than 500 brands. Attracting international interest, the fair has also been included in the international exhibition calendar, making a significant contribution to raising the global profile of the Turkish boat industry.<\/strong><\/p>

With<\/span> over<\/span> 200<\/span> companies<\/span>, more<\/span> than<\/span> 500<\/span> brands<\/span> and<\/span> nearly<\/span> 350<\/span> boats<\/span>, the<\/span> Bosphorus<\/span> Boat<\/span> Show<\/span> \u2013 Boat<\/span>, Boat<\/span> Equipment<\/span> and<\/span> Accessories<\/span> Fair<\/span> has<\/span> opened<\/span> its<\/span> doors<\/span>. The<\/span> opening<\/span> ceremony<\/span> was<\/span> attended<\/span> by<\/span> Durmu\u015f<\/span> \u00dcn\u00fcvar<\/span>, Deputy<\/span> Minister<\/span> of<\/span> Transport<\/span> and<\/span> Infrastructure<\/span>; Tamer<\/span> K\u0131ran<\/span>, Chairman<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> Board<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> Istanbul<\/span> Chamber<\/span> of<\/span> Shipping<\/span> (\u0130MEAK<\/span>);<\/span> Murat Bekiro\u011flu, Chairman of the Board of the Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED), Murat K\u0131ran, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish Shipbuilders\u2019 Association (G\u0130SB\u0130R), Dilek Soydan, Founding Partner of ED Fuarc\u0131l\u0131k, Emel Y\u0131lmaz, Founding Partner of ED Fuarc\u0131l\u0131k, and numerous other guests.<\/span> The fair, which opened its doors on 25 October, will welcome visitors until 2 November 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Organised by ED Fuarc\u0131l\u0131k with the support of the Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED) and in collaboration with YATED Fuarc\u0131l\u0131k, under the main sponsorship of the Turkish Shipbuilders\u2019 Association (G\u0130SB\u0130R) and with the permission of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, the exhibition\u2014held on the water\u2014is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors.<\/span><\/span> Bringing together leading brands and the latest technologies in the sector with boat enthusiasts, the fair showcased 2025 and 2026 model boats, ambitious models from Turkey\u2019s leading shipyards, and new models from world-renowned yacht brands for the enjoyment of boat lovers.<\/span> With<\/span> boats<\/span> to<\/span> suit<\/span> every<\/span> budget<\/span> on<\/span> display<\/span>, the<\/span> fair<\/span> features<\/span> nearly<\/span> 350<\/span> vessels<\/span> ranging<\/span> in<\/span> price<\/span> from<\/span> 250,000<\/span> TL<\/span> to<\/span> 650<\/span> million<\/span> TL<\/span>. The<\/span> event<\/span> showcases<\/span> boats<\/span> ranging<\/span> from<\/span> 3<\/span> metres<\/span> to<\/span> 33<\/span> metres<\/span> in<\/span> length<\/span>; whilst<\/span> 200<\/span> boats<\/span> are<\/span> on<\/span> display<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> water<\/span>, nearly<\/span> 150<\/span> are<\/span> presented<\/span> on<\/span> land<\/span> for<\/span> visitors<\/span> to<\/span> view<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

WORK ON THE CONNECTION CAPACITY IS ONGOING<\/strong><\/p>

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Durmu\u015f \u00dcn\u00fcvar, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, said: \u201cToday, we have a competitive sector. There is a broad value chain spanning shipbuilding, marinas, maintenance and repair, exports, port operations and fishing. All of these make a significant contribution to our country\u2019s development.<\/span> We<\/span> are<\/span> a<\/span> country<\/span> that<\/span> shapes<\/span> the<\/span> maritime<\/span> sector<\/span>. The<\/span> presence<\/span> of<\/span> our<\/span> coastlines<\/span>, which<\/span> possess<\/span> rich<\/span> potential<\/span>, also<\/span> presents<\/span> a<\/span> major<\/span> opportunity<\/span> in<\/span> terms<\/span> of<\/span> tourism<\/span>. The<\/span> international<\/span> recognition<\/span> of<\/span> our<\/span> yacht<\/span> manufacturers<\/span> has<\/span> increased<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> In terms of total length of orders, we have moved into second place after Italy. Our sector produces high-quality, value-added goods. Our yacht and boat sector is also a major industry alongside its ancillary industries. Our yacht and boat industry is focused on innovation and progress. Significant developments are taking place in many areas. We have also become an important repair and maintenance hub,\u201d he said.<\/span> Emphasising that work is continuing on mooring facilities, \u00dcn\u00fcvar added, \u201cWe are also supporting new marina investments to increase mooring capacity. We have two projects in \u0130zmir and Fethiye. Furthermore, we are working on projects that will be implemented without excessive concrete development, where basic maritime services can be accessed, not just marinas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT WE WILL ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>

Highlighting<\/span> the<\/span> significant<\/span> successes<\/span> achieved<\/span> by<\/span> the<\/span> ship<\/span> and<\/span> yacht<\/span> building<\/span> sector<\/span> in<\/span> recent<\/span> years<\/span>, Tamer<\/span> K\u0131ran<\/span>, President<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> Istanbul<\/span> Chamber<\/span> of<\/span> Shipping<\/span> (DTO<\/span>), continued<\/span>: \u201cWhilst<\/span> demand<\/span> has<\/span> been<\/span> rising<\/span> recently<\/span> as<\/span> part<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> green<\/span> transition<\/span>, there<\/span> are<\/span> serious<\/span> issues<\/span> regarding<\/span> rising<\/span> costs<\/span> and<\/span> access<\/span> to<\/span> finance<\/span>. It<\/span> is<\/span> becoming<\/span> very<\/span> difficult<\/span> to<\/span> sustain<\/span> this<\/span> success<\/span>. We<\/span> are<\/span> outlining<\/span> the<\/span> steps<\/span> that<\/span> need<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span> taken<\/span> to<\/span> enhance<\/span> our<\/span> international<\/span> competitiveness<\/span>.<\/span> We are communicating our concerns to all relevant institutions and organisations. We believe these efforts will yield positive results.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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OUR<\/span> FAIR<\/span> IS<\/span> SET<\/span> TO<\/span> GROW<\/span> EVEN<\/span> FURTHER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Murat Bekiro\u011flu, Chairman of the Board of the Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED), said: \u201cWe have moved our exhibition to Atak\u00f6y Marina this year. We were struggling to expand due to capacity issues in Pendik. We have secured a comprehensive agreement to move to Atak\u00f6y and we are confident that we will continue to organise successful exhibitions from now on.<\/span> We<\/span> aim<\/span> to<\/span> grow<\/span> even<\/span> further<\/span> next<\/span> year<\/span>. From<\/span> the<\/span> very<\/span> first<\/span> year<\/span>, far<\/span> more<\/span> boat<\/span> and<\/span> equipment<\/span> brands<\/span> participated<\/span> in<\/span> our<\/span> fair<\/span> than<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> previous<\/span> year<\/span>. We<\/span> believe<\/span> that<\/span> the<\/span> nine<\/span>–day<\/span> fair<\/span> will<\/span> make<\/span> a<\/span> significant<\/span> contribution<\/span> to<\/span> our<\/span> sector<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/span> Highlighting the challenges facing the sector, Bekiro\u011flu noted that the removal of VAT exemption and the introduction of excise duty on boats under 24 metres have particularly put domestic boat manufacturers under pressure, and he emphasised that they have held discussions with the relevant authorities on this matter.<\/span><\/p>

LET<\/span> US<\/span> PRESERVE<\/span> THE<\/span> OCEANS<\/span> FOR<\/span> FUTURE<\/span> GENERATIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Murat K\u0131ran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Shipbuilders\u2019 Association (G\u0130SB\u0130R), emphasised that a great many organisations and individuals had contributed to this exhibition, stating that the event was of great value to the sector. Noting that challenges within the sector are inevitable, Murat K\u0131ran said, \u201cOur country will keep pace with global dynamics. This country has seen and experienced a great deal.<\/span><\/span> We<\/span> just<\/span> need<\/span> to<\/span> remain<\/span> determined<\/span>. Even<\/span> if<\/span> economies<\/span> stall<\/span>, our<\/span> sector<\/span> and<\/span> our<\/span> fair<\/span> will<\/span> not<\/span>.\u201d Speaking<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> importance<\/span> of<\/span> keeping<\/span> the<\/span> seas<\/span> clean<\/span> and<\/span> environmental<\/span> awareness<\/span>, K\u0131ran<\/span> added<\/span>, \u201cThe<\/span> environment<\/span> is<\/span> vital<\/span> for<\/span> all<\/span> of<\/span> us<\/span>. Boat<\/span> users<\/span> must<\/span> not<\/span> view<\/span> the<\/span> sea<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> completely<\/span> unrestricted<\/span> space<\/span>. No<\/span> one<\/span> should<\/span> fall<\/span> into<\/span> the<\/span> mindset<\/span> of<\/span> thinking<\/span>, \u2018I<\/span> can<\/span> do<\/span> whatever<\/span> I<\/span> want<\/span> at<\/span> sea<\/span>.\u2019<\/span> Let\u2019s leave a sea for future generations to use. Work is being carried out by all institutions for this purpose. We need to make more investment, particularly in infrastructure. We need to act in cooperation. We want to bring our people together with the sea and make them love it. However, there are 135,000 registered boats, and we have a mooring capacity of nearly 40,000. High prices are emerging in marinas.<\/span> There is a problem with launching boats in the Mediterranean. In Europe, people use their boats, then take them ashore and park them in their garden or at a car park. It is not necessary for everyone to have a marina or mooring space. However, systems must be in place to bring these boats ashore.\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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