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What Happened to İDO’s Giant Ferries Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1?
Maritime Knowledge

What Happened to İDO’s Giant Ferries Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1?

Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1 once carried thousands of passengers and cars between Istanbul and Bursa, and with thei...

Fishermen hit the brakes on cheap bonito: Call to pause bonito fishing until 12 October
News

Fishermen hit the brakes on cheap bonito: Call to pause bonito fishing until 12 October

An abundance of bonito at sea has increased the amount of fish reaching the market and pushed prices down. The Istanb...

Why Are Turkish Fishermen Going to Africa? The New Route: Sierra Leone
News

Why Are Turkish Fishermen Going to Africa? The New Route: Sierra Leone

Why do Turkish fishing vessels fish in African waters? Declining stocks, the closed season and fisheries agreements, ...

Fish Finder vs Sonar: What’s the Difference? CHIRP, Side Imaging and Live Sonar
Maritime Knowledge

Fish Finder vs Sonar: What’s the Difference? CHIRP, Side Imaging and Live Sonar

Is a fish finder the same as sonar? We explain the difference, the CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging and live sonar t...

What Is a Sailboat Keel? Role and Inspection
Maritime Knowledge

What Is a Sailboat Keel? Role and Inspection

What does a sailboat keel do? Common damage signs, fine cracks, and basic checks to make when the boat is ashore.

Boat Winterization: 6 Critical Checks for a Smooth Spring Launch
Maritime Knowledge

Boat Winterization: 6 Critical Checks for a Smooth Spring Launch

Six essential checks—engine, battery, bilge, hull, lines and cover—to prepare your boat for winter and start spring w...

Fisherman Diesel Cost and Crate Prices: Working at a Loss in Commercial Fishing
News

Fisherman Diesel Cost and Crate Prices: Working at a Loss in Commercial Fishing

The fishing season has opened, but the numbers do not add up: 2.5 tons of diesel a day, crew costs, gear, and foam cr...

Fethiye – Meis – Kaş Route Guide
Route Guides

Fethiye – Meis – Kaş Route Guide

Two countries, one sea, endless discovery — from Fethiye’s bays to Meis and on to Kaş.

Kaş – Kekova Route Guide
Route Guides

Kaş – Kekova Route Guide

Turquoise water, calm coves and a discovery-rich Mediterranean cruise.

Ayvalık – Cunda Route Guide
Route Guides

Ayvalık – Cunda Route Guide

A short, calm and enjoyable Aegean cruise — also ideal for a weekend getaway.

Marmaris – Göcek Route Guide
Route Guides

Marmaris – Göcek Route Guide

One of Türkiye’s most distinctive Aegean cruises — sheltered bays, calm water and deep-blue nature.

Pre-Season Boat Maintenance Checklist
Care & Repair

Pre-Season Boat Maintenance Checklist

Essential checks before launching this season.

Motor Yacht or Sailboat? Choosing the Right Type
Boat Guide

Motor Yacht or Sailboat? Choosing the Right Type

Key differences when selecting your boat type.

Lombardini Marine Engines: Reliability Meets Performance
Care & Repair

Lombardini Marine Engines: Reliability Meets Performance

Key features of Lombardini marine diesels.

How Lombardini Engines Were Born and Their Place in Turkey
Care & Repair

How Lombardini Engines Were Born and Their Place in Turkey

From Italian diesel roots to today: Lombardini’s story and role in Turkish maritime.