Nautica Yachting Company

What Nautica Yachting Company does

Nautica Yachting Company is a privately held, founder-led Turkish integrated yacht services company headquartered in Istanbul with operational offices in Didim (main shipyard) and Bodrum (Yalıkavak Marina branch). Founded in 2008 by Managing Director Capt. Melih Cankurt, the company provides a one-stop service platform for superyacht and megayacht owners, captains, and management companies along the Turkish Coast, spanning four interlocking revenue streams: (1) Refit & Repair Management (full project management, technical engineering, painting, woodwork, systems installation, hydraulics, metalwork, rigging, classification repairs), (2) Yacht Chandlery via the Nautical Store (equipment, spare parts, provisions, VAT-free supplies for foreign-flag vessels from 80+ marine brands), (3) Superyacht Agency Services (government protocols, customs clearance, provisioning, bunkering, concierge), and (4) Yacht Charter and Sales Brokerage under MYBA certification.

The company operates a full-service shipyard in Didim with 80,000 m2 of yard area, covered sheds accommodating yachts up to 60 meters LOA, 400-ton and 100-ton travel lifts, controlled-environment painting facilities, and advanced antifouling application capabilities. Authorized service dealer relationships with more than 20 international OEMs (MTU, CAT, MAN, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, ABT-TRAC, Parker/HRO, Sea Recovery, Idromar, Dometic, Opacmare, Besenzoni, Kohler/Onan, Awlgrip, International Paint, Jotun, among others) underpin its technical credibility. Nautica is ISO 9001:2015 certified by RINA, holds the Gemi Acenteliği (Official Superyacht Agency License), and is a two-time member of Turkey's Top 500 Service Exporters. Customers are international high-net-worth yacht owners and professional captains; pricing is quote-based and project-tied; and distribution is delivered through direct field sales and on-site marina operations rather than digital channels.

Name

Nautica Yachting Company

Legal name

Nautica Yachting Company

Website

https://nautica.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nautica Yachting Company is a Turkish integrated yacht services firm founded in 2008, serving superyacht owners, captains, and management companies with refit and repair, yacht chandlery, superyacht agency, and charter brokerage services from offices in Istanbul, Didim, and Bodrum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Services & Marine Repair

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Yacht refit services
• Yacht chandlery supplies
• Superyacht agency services
• Yacht brokerage services
• Marine engineering works

Headquarters

HQ city

Aydin

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Refit & Repair Services: Full-spectrum yacht refit and repair services including project management, technical engineering works, painting, woodwork, systems installation, and maintenance. Revenue generated through service contracts and project-based work.
2. Yacht Chandlery (NauticaL Store): Sale of yacht equipment, spare parts, provisions, and marine supplies through the NauticaL Store chandlery operation. VAT-free supplies available for foreign flag yachts.
3. Superyacht Agency Services: Agency support services for superyachts including government protocols, provisioning, customs clearance, fuel supply, flight tickets, and concierge services.
4. Yacht Charter & Sales Brokerage: Brokerage services for yacht charter and sales, supported by MYBA certification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nautica Yachting Company provides integrated superyacht services along the Turkish Coast, including refit and repair management, in-house technical engineering works (painting, woodwork, mechanical/electrical, hydraulics, metalwork), yacht chandlery (Nautical Store), superyacht agency services (customs, provisioning, bunkering, concierge), and yacht charter and sales brokerage. All services are delivered from an 80,000 m2 shipyard in Didim with branch offices in Istanbul and Bodrum, supported by multilingual project managers and 24/7 emergency technical response.

Product overview

Nautica Yachting Company operates as an integrated yacht services provider offering two interlocking core service lines: (1) Refit & Repair — encompassing full project management and execution (Refit & Repair Management) plus all in-house technical and engineering trade capabilities (Technical Engineering Works), delivered at a full-service shipyard in Didim with a branch in Bodrum; and (2) Yacht Chandlery — a marine supplies retail operation branded as Nautical Store, providing equipment, provisions, and spare parts to yachts along the Turkish coast. The company functions as a single-source, end-to-end yacht services platform rather than a standalone software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NauticaL Store: Turkey's premier yacht chandlery offering full spectrum of yacht equipment and supplies along the Turkish coast.

Products and services

• Refit & Repair Management Project management and coordination of yacht refit and repair works, from basic maintenance to complex major modifications. Assigns dedicated project managers who handle planning, quotations, contracts, invoicing, procurement, and quality control across all trade disciplines, targeted at superyacht owners, captains, and management companies.
• Technical Engineering Works In-house technical and engineering capabilities including painting and refinishing, wood and carpentry, fiberglass works, electrical and mechanical engineering, hydraulic systems, metalworks, sail and rigging works, and classification-approved structural repairs. Delivered at the Didim shipyard for superyacht and megayacht owners requiring major refit works.
• Nautical Store (Yacht Chandlery) Marine chandlery supplying full-spectrum yacht equipment, spare parts, and provisions along the Turkish Coast. Offers VAT-free supplies for foreign flag yachts, project support across all onboard departments, and next-day or urgent delivery of equipment ranging from engine spare parts to navigation gear from over 80 international marine brands.
• Superyacht Agency Services Agency support for superyachts including government protocols, customs clearance, provisioning, tax-free fuel supply (bunkering), flight tickets, subcontractor coordination, and concierge services. Backed by the Gemi Acenteliği Yetki Belgesi (Official Yacht Agency License), the service is targeted at foreign-flag superyacht operators calling at Turkish ports.
• Yacht Charter & Sales Brokerage Brokerage services for yacht charter and sales, supported by MYBA (Mediterranean Yachting Brokers Association) certification. Targets both yacht owners seeking sale or charter representation and clients seeking yacht charter arrangements in Turkish and Mediterranean waters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Glowing report from RINA auditors for ISO 9001:2015 certification audit (third audit)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RINAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRINA is the certification body that awarded Nautica ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification following successful audits in 2015 (ISO 9001:2008) and 2018 (ISO 9001:2015).
• Gemi Acenteliği (Superyacht Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Superyacht Agency certification/license (Gemi Acenteliği Yetki Belgesi) authorizing Nautica to provide official yacht agency services.
• MYBA (Mediterranean Yachting Brokers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYBA membership certificate for yacht charter and sales brokerage services.
• Yanmar MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service provider for Yanmar Marine engines including propulsion/auxiliary repower, overhaul, service and repair.
• ABT-TRACcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for ABT-TRAC stabilizer systems.
• Parker (HRO)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for Parker/HRO water maker systems.
• Sea RecoverycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for Sea Recovery watermaker systems.
• IdromarcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for Idromar watermaker systems.
• OpacmarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for Opacmare hydraulic systems including gangways, cranes, and lifting systems.
• BesenzonicoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial authorized service for Besenzoni hydraulic systems.
• Kohler / OnancoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service for Kohler and Onan power generators.
• AwlgripcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrong relationship with Awlgrip technical representatives for premium yacht paint projects. Nautica holds Awlgrip certificate.
• International PaintcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrong relationship with International Paint technical representatives for yacht coating services. Nautica holds International certificate.
• JotuncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrong relationship with Jotun technical representatives for yacht coating services. Nautica holds Jotun certificates.
• MTU / CAT / MAN / Volvo PentacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service dealers for major engine manufacturers including MTU, CAT (Caterpillar), MAN, and Volvo Penta.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fraser Yachts: World-leading superyacht brokerage, charter, and management company. Comparable to Nautica in charter and sales brokerage, and an indirect competitor for total yacht service relationships with HNW owners.
• MB92 La Ciotat: Leading superyacht refit, repair, and conversion shipyard in La Ciotat, France, with a 4,000-ton shiplift and 170m dry dock. Directly comparable to Nautica as a full-service superyacht refit operator competing for the same Mediterranean megayacht refit contracts.
• Burgess: Global superyacht brokerage, charter, and yacht management firm. Directly comparable to Nautica's MYBA-certified charter and sales brokerage line, though operating at a much larger global scale.
• ICON Yachts: Dutch superyacht builder and refit/conversion specialist in Harlingen, with a large covered shed and 1,500-ton shiplift. Comparable to Nautica in handling 60m+ vessels and full refit scope.
• Bilgin Yachts: Istanbul-based superyacht builder with a dedicated shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, increasingly active in refit and after-sales. Comparable to Nautica in Turkish superyacht services and customer base.
• Palumbo Malta Superyards: Palumbo group's Malta-based superyacht refit and maintenance facilities (including the former Malta Drydocks and Isa Yachts). Directly comparable to Nautica's Didim yard in scale and Mediterranean refit positioning.
• Turquoise Yachts: Istanbul-based superyacht builder and refit provider with a dedicated shipyard in Pendik, Turkey. Most direct Turkish competitor to Nautica, serving the same Eastern Mediterranean megayacht segment.
• Lusben (Azimut|Benetti Group): Italian superyacht refit, repair, and conversion yard backed by the Azimut|Benetti group, with facilities in Viareggio and Livorno. Closely comparable to Nautica in delivering integrated refit services to large yachts in the Mediterranean.
• Pendennis Shipyard: Custom and refit superyacht shipyard in Falmouth, UK. Comparable to Nautica in offering full project management, technical engineering, and large-vessel refit services to international superyacht owners.

Regional players

• D-Marin: Operator of premium marinas across the Mediterranean, including D-Marin Didim where Nautica's yard is located. Not a direct service competitor, but a critical ecosystem partner and regional player sharing the same superyacht catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NauticaYachting
• Facebookfacebook.com/nauticayachting

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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