West Istanbul Marina

What West Istanbul Marina does

West Istanbul Marina is a superyacht-capable marina and integrated hospitality destination on the west coast of Istanbul in Beylikdüzü, Türkiye. Operated by Enelka Taahhüt İmalat ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. — a 100% Polish-capital private limited company — under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession with the Government of the Republic of Turkey signed in December 2006, the facility spans 155,000 sqm of surface mooring and offers 600 berths for vessels up to 90 meters, 11 yacht sheds, dry dock parking for up to 300 vessels, a rack system for 96 smaller boats, and the largest 700-ton travel lift in Türkiye. The marina holds the only Port of Entry customs gate in Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara, enabling direct immigration clearance for foreign-flagged yachts.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: recurring berthing and mooring fees, project-based yacht repair/refit services (WIM Technical Services), dry dock parking subscriptions, and transaction-based fuel sales through a partnership with Confidence Petrol. Pricing is quote-based and varies by vessel size and service scope. Beyond core marina services, the company has built an ecosystem of wholly-owned subsidiaries covering Mediterranean and seafood restaurants (Zeytinlik, L'amore, Calisto, The Roof Kingdom), fitness and spa (WIM LIFE), a beach club, a sailing school, and a shopping arcade (Kumsal Istanbul). The customer base is dominated by superyacht owners and the world's leading yacht builders, with documented refit projects for Feadship, Lürssen, CRN, Azimut, Amels, San Lorenzo, Hakvoort, Ferretti, and Princess Yachts, among others.

Marketing is primarily organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) plus the corporate website, with all services delivered directly on-site. The marina holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 45001 certifications and has retained the Blue Flag environmental award for ten consecutive years. There is no AI, software, or technology-platform component to the business; operations are asset-heavy industrial infrastructure augmented by standard digital amenities.

Name

West Istanbul Marina

Legal name

Enelka Taahhüt İmalat ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

Website

https://westistanbulmarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Istanbul Marina is a superyacht marina and integrated hospitality destination in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, operating under a Turkish government BOT concession, serving superyacht and yacht owners with berthing, refit, customs clearance, and lifestyle amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Superyacht Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Yacht marina services
• Superyacht refit maintenance
• Yacht berthing mooring
• Marina port of entry
• Boat repair refit

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Berthing and Mooring Services: Marina berthing services for yachts up to 600 vessels on water, with mooring assistance available 24/7. Payment made in advance for access cards to use service pedestals for electricity and water.
2. Yacht Repair and Maintenance: Comprehensive technical services for superyachts including refits, underwater hull washing, paint works, engine maintenance, and specialized repairs. Services billed based on scope of work.
3. Dry Dock Parking: Hardstanding area parking for yachts requiring small repairs or long-term storage, accommodating up to 200 yachts depending on size
4. Fuel Station: Diesel and petrol fuel supply services provided through Confidence Petrol company partnership

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

West Istanbul Marina operates a comprehensive superyacht marina on the west coast of Istanbul in Beylikdüzü, providing berthing and mooring for up to 600 vessels, full yacht technical services including maintenance, repair, refit, hull washing and painting, dry dock parking for up to 300 vessels, and a 700-ton travel lift. The marina is the first and only facility in Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara with an on-site customs gate (Marmara Port of Entry) enabling direct country entry for foreign-flagged yachts. It also operates ancillary lifestyle amenities including restaurants, a beach club, sailing club and school, fitness and spa, fuel station, and visitor services.

Product overview

West Istanbul Marina is a comprehensive marina and yachting destination operating under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract with the Turkish Government. The marina offers a unified platform of interconnected services centered on yacht berthing, technical services, and lifestyle amenities. The core product portfolio includes Marina Berthing Services for vessels up to 90 meters with 600 mooring capacity, Yacht Technical Services encompassing repair, maintenance, and refits, and Dry Dock Parking with 300 vessel capacity. Supporting infrastructure includes Travel Lift Service (largest in Türkiye at 700 tonnes), 11 Yacht Sheds for vessels 20-48 meters, and a Rack System for smaller boats. The marina provides integrated lifestyle services including Dining & Restaurants (Zeytinlik, L'amore, Calisto, The Roof Kingdom), Sailing Club & School, Beach Club, WIM Life Fitness & Spa, VIP Chauffeur Car Rental, and Health Center. Additional amenities include Port of Entry customs services, Fuel Station, WiFi via Turkcell Superonline, Satellite TV, Water/Electricity pedestals, and Environmental Services. The 155,000 sqm surface mooring facility has been awarded the Blue Flag consecutively for the last decade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIM Technical Services: Technical services division for yacht maintenance and repair operations
• WIM LIFE
• WestLife
• WestLife Cafeteria
• WestLife Fitness & Spa
• Kumsal Istanbul
• Beach Club
• Sailing Club and Sailing School

Products and services

• Marina Berthing and Mooring Services Mooring and berthing for yachts and superyachts up to 90m in length, with 600 mooring capacity across floating dock alongside and stern-to berths on a 155,000 sqm surface mooring area with 24-hour mooring assistance. Service pedestals supply water and shore power (16-400 Amp). Access cards issued for electricity and water use, with payment made in advance.
• Yacht Technical Services (Maintenance, Repair and Refit) Comprehensive technical services for superyachts and large yachts including refits, underwater hull washing, paint works (antifouling, full painting on water), engine maintenance, gearbox servicing, propulsion and thruster maintenance, generator maintenance, windlass maintenance, teak installation, valve maintenance, tank sandblasting and flushing, and safety equipment servicing. Delivered through the WIM Technical Services division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consecutive Blue Flag award for environmental standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Confidence PetrolsupportingOthersFuel station partnership providing diesel and petrol supplies to marina customers. Marina facilities include a fuel station operated in partnership with Confidence Petrol.
• Ertek IstanbulsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVIP chauffeur car rental service partnership offering transportation for marina visitors. Ertek Istanbul provides car rental services with chauffeurs for city sightseeing and airport transfers.
• Turkcell SuperonlinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternet infrastructure partnership providing free fast fiber internet connection throughout the marina. Turkcell Superonline provides the telecommunications infrastructure for WiFi services.
• Enelka Taahhüt İmalat ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.coreOthersParent company entity. West Istanbul Marina operates as Enelka Taahhüt İmalat ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (Enelka). The company is 100% Polish capital and signed a BOT contract with Turkish Government in 2006 to build, operate and transfer the marina complex.
• WIM Technical ServicescoreOthersTechnical services division of the marina providing specialized yacht maintenance and repair services. Website: wimtechnicalservices.com

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• D-Marin: Largest chain of premium marinas in Türkiye with multiple locations along the Turkish coast. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, superyacht customer base, and overlapping berthing/refit service offering.
• Monaco Marine: Network of superyacht refit and service facilities along the French and Italian Riviera. Comparable for the technical services/refit arm of West Istanbul Marina's business, especially for large-vessel haul-out and refit work.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: Historic marina management and consultancy with operations across the Mediterranean. Comparable given shared superyacht marina positioning and refit/berthing service model for premium clientele.
• Port Adriano: Superyacht marina in Mallorca, Spain, serving large yachts with full-service berthing, refit, and lifestyle amenities. Directly comparable in scale and service breadth for the Mediterranean superyacht segment.
• Yalıkavak Marina: Premium superyacht marina in Bodrum, Türkiye, serving the same Eastern Mediterranean superyacht segment with comparable berthing and technical services. Closest like-for-like competitor for Turkish-flagged superyacht traffic.
• Marina Port Vell: Superyacht marina in Barcelona, Spain, accommodating vessels up to 190m with full concierge and refit services. Comparable given shared Mediterranean location and superyacht-focused service offering.
• Port Vauban: One of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean, located in Antibes on the French Riviera. Directly comparable given scale of berthing infrastructure and concentration of superyacht traffic.
• Setur Marinas: Operates a portfolio of marinas across Türkiye under the Koç group. Directly comparable given shared Turkish geography, full-service marina positioning, and overlapping refit/maintenance capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: International marina operator managing a global portfolio of premium yacht marinas. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same superyacht customer base across multiple geographies, though not focused on the Turkish market.

Regional players

• Karpaz Gate Marina: Full-service marina in Northern Cyprus offering berthing, refit, and customs services. Comparable as a regional Mediterranean peer targeting international-flag superyachts with customs/port-of-entry capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/westistanbul
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-istanbul-marina
• Instagraminstagram.com/westistanbul_marina

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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