For visiting boats
West Istanbul Marina, on the Beylikdüzü–Yakuplu shore west of Istanbul, is a large marina and refit yard built as a build-operate-transfer project. It holds 600 yachts afloat and superyachts up to 90 m, has hard standing for 200 boats, 11 hangars for refits on yachts up to 90 m and 75 t and 700 t travel lifts. A fuel station, megayacht dock, sailing club and school, heliport and a customs gate ("Marmara Port of Entry") are on site; working channel VHF 72.
- Guest berths
- Call VHF 72 before arrival and departure with boat name, dimensions and last port. Breakwater lights red/green; wait for mooring assistance before entering, no anchoring inside. Pilotage compulsory over 1,000 GT. The only port of entry with a customs gate in the Sea of Marmara.
- Berths
- 600
- Limits
- length up to 90 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 72 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 40°57.74′ N 28°39.57′ E (40.96230, 28.65958)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site
- Phone
- +90 212 850 22 00
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 72. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at West Istanbul Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Turkish Coast Guard Marmara +90 212 242 40 00. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.