One of Türkiye’s most prestigious gatherings in the maritime sector, the MAST İzmir Boat Show – Boat, Boat Equipment and Marine Accessories Fair, will open its doors on April 29 at Fuar İzmir. The fair, where more than 350 marine vessels as well as boat equipment and marine accessories will be exhibited, will bring together all stakeholders of the maritime world.
Hosted by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and organized in cooperation with İZFAŞ and ED Fuarcılık, MAST İzmir Boat Show stands out as the last major meeting before the season. The event draws attention with 70% of the boats on display bearing local signatures, showcasing Türkiye’s production strength on an international stage. Bringing together world-renowned boat brands and leading domestic manufacturers, the fair is expected to make a significant contribution to the maritime economy. The marine vehicles, ranging from 3 to 15 meters in length and starting from 100,000 Turkish lira, will offer options for every budget and taste, providing sea enthusiasts with a comprehensive experience.
İZFAŞ General Manager Tuğçe Cumalıoğlu stated that the fair continues to grow stronger each year:
“Despite its short history, MAST İzmir Boat Show demonstrates steady growth with increasing numbers of participants, exhibited boats, and visitor traffic every year. This development is the clearest indication that the fair has quickly become one of the most important meeting points of the sector. İzmir’s strong connection with the sea and its long-standing exhibition tradition form the foundation of this success. As a city that lives intertwined with the sea, we aim to expand maritime culture, support our producers through this fair, and strengthen the sector’s trade volume and export potential. We act together with our sector representatives in this process. As İZFAŞ, together with ED Fuarcılık, we continue our efforts to further develop this structure, which brings together all stakeholders of the sector and fosters trade and cooperation.”
Highlighting the importance of MAST İzmir Boat Show for the Turkish maritime sector, ED Fuarcılık Co-Founder Dilek Soydan said:
“MAST İzmir Boat Show serves as the last and largest showcase for our domestic producers before the season. The Turkish maritime sector has reached a position that defines competition in the global market with its design quality and advanced engineering capabilities. We see the most concrete proof of this at our fairground; the share of domestically produced boats on display has reached a strong level of 70%. This year, we are also bringing together more than 350 marine vessels with visitors, marking a 20% increase in the number of boats exhibited.”
ED Fuarcılık Co-Founder Emel Yılmaz added:
“Our fair, which hosted thousands of visitors last year from different countries and all across Türkiye, aims to further increase its impact in the international arena and create a broader export and cooperation network. Although it is only in its fourth year, MAST İzmir Boat Show has become not just an exhibition area, but a hub where the heart of the maritime economy beats.”
The fair, which will attract not only industry professionals but also yacht and boat enthusiasts, will host a wide visitor profile ranging from brokers and yacht sales/rental agencies to distributors, importers, exporters, dealers, and designers. The event will enable new collaborations, export connections, and sectoral exchange of ideas, contributing both to the industry and the city’s economy.
Open to the public, MAST İzmir Boat Show will welcome visitors between April 29 and May 3, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day. Those who want detailed information about the fair and access online tickets can visit www.marinesaloontrade.com.tr.