Turkish Yacht & Boat Industry Association – YATED – was founded on 14 February 2000 in Istanbul by the Turkish manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributors of sailboats, motor boats, marine engines, marine equipment and accessories as well as service providers to the sector with the name of DENTUR, which in Feb. 2020 renamed as YATED. As of June 2025, the number of active Corporate members is 256.

The aims and objectives are: – to gather the members of the industry under an organization; – to outline the problems of the recreational boating industry and the marine tourism sector; – to contact and exchange information with the related government bodies to solve marine industry problems; – to set forth the standards for the industry members and assist them achieve these standards; – to overcome obstacles of trade hindering the development of the marine market in Turkey and the relevant international trade; – to promote recreational boating and to develop the love of the sea among the Turkish people, especially to younger generations.

YATED owns and organizes two Boat Shows, National Boat Show on the sea in October and International Boat Show on land in February under “Bosphorus Boat Show” brand. YATED also sponsors and supports regional shows organized in Turkish coastal regions. YATED’s vision is to achieve its well-deserved place in marine tourism and recreational boating industry in Aegean & East Mediterranean, paving the way to make Turkish people highly aware of marine potentials surrounding them.

YATED also aims the Turkish Yachting and Boating Industry and the related services to reach top level international standards with full dedication to conserve nature, coasts and seas of our country in the best effective, efficient and environment-conscious way, which are  exceptional heritages for next generations.