Turkey Opens Its 65th Marina: Strengthening Global Position in Maritime and Logistics
Turkey Opens Its 65th Marina: Strengthening Global Position in Maritime and Logistics
Turkey has added another chapter to its maritime infrastructure expansion by increasing the number of marinas to 65 with the opening of Gazipaşa Marina. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated at the opening ceremony that the new marina will bring year-round yacht tourism to the region, not just during summer months. The aim is to extend economic activity based on marine tourism in eastern Antalya throughout the winter season as well.
"Part of Our Maritime Culture and Strength"
Uraloğlu emphasized that Turkey's location surrounded by seas on three sides is not merely a geographic advantage but also a cultural one. He noted that the contributions of maritime activities to the economy, tourism, regional development, and employment are among the Ministry's priority areas.
Turkey's Ports Rising in Global Rankings
Minister Uraloğlu announced that Aliağa Port has entered the world's busiest 100 container ports for the first time, ranking 91st. Moreover, Turkey now has five ports within the top 100: Ambarlı, Kocaeli, Tekirdağ, Mersin, and Aliağa. This development reflects Turkey's increasing weight in global maritime logistics.
Commercial Fleet Expanded Six-Fold
According to Uraloğlu, Turkey's merchant fleet has achieved remarkable growth over the past 20 years.
Fleet capacity in 2002 was 8.9 million DWT,
In the first half of 2025, it reached 53.1 million DWT.
This expansion has positioned Turkey among the world's top 10 merchant fleet nations. The fleet's number of vessels increased to 2,203 and represents approximately six-fold growth in tonnage.
Top-Tier in Shipbuilding and Recycling
Turkey ranks among major players in the global shipbuilding market:
9th globally in ship orders,
11th in total tonnage,
85 active shipyards and
More than 94,000 employees supporting a robust production ecosystem.
In 2024, ship and yacht exports reached 2 billion dollars. Additionally, with 23 ship recycling facilities, Turkey ranks fourth globally and first in Europe.
Marina Capacity Tripled in 20 Years
Turkey's marina infrastructure offered only 8,500 mooring capacity in 2002, while today that figure has grown to nearly 26,000. This expansion further strengthens the country's important position in Mediterranean yacht tourism.
The Ministry continues to accelerate new marina projects.
Ongoing projects include:
Datça Marina,
Tekirdağ Marina,
Haliç Marina,
Mersin Aydıncık Marina.
Infrastructure work on Mersin Aydıncık Marina is planned to be completed by year-end.
Record Traffic in Cruise Tourism
In the first 10 months of 2025, Turkey's ports received:
1,278 cruise ships (+14.9%),
More than 2.02 million passengers.
These results demonstrate Turkey's rapidly expanding cruise potential and rising competitive strength in the Eastern Mediterranean market.
Key Highlights:
Turkey's marina count has reached 65 (Gazipaşa Marina opening).
Aliağa entered the global top 100 port rankings for the first time (91st place).
Turkey's merchant fleet of 53.1 million DWT ranks in the world's top 10.
85 shipyards, 94,000 employees; Europe's leading ship recycler.
Marina capacity increased from 8,500 to 26,000 moorings.
2025 cruise passenger count exceeds 2 million.
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