Coastal fishing
Storage, grading and sale of our members’ catch, plus bulk purchasing of nets, fuel and equipment.
About Us
The cooperative’s history, areas of work and governance.
Mavi Körfez Fisheries and Marine Tourism Cooperative
Operating in coastal fishing and marine tourism since 2002, our cooperative is the largest fisheries cooperative in the region with 68 members and 41 registered vessels.
The cooperative operates under Turkish Cooperatives Law No. 1163 and the model statute for fisheries cooperatives. Alongside storing and marketing our members’ catch, we coordinate and inspect the vessels working in marine tourism.
About Us
What we do
Marine tourism
Coordination and inspection of daily bay tours, catered cruises, dive trips and water-taxi services.
Sustainability
Closed-season monitoring, mesh and landing-size checks, the annual gulf clean-up and stock surveys.
Training and solidarity
Vocational training for young fishers, help with licences and insurance, and group policy agreements.
About Us
Our history
2002
Foundation
The cooperative was founded when 19 independent fishers in the gulf came together.
2008
Shelter and pier
The fishing shelter and cooperative pier were completed; membership rose to 34.
2014
Marine tourism
A statute amendment brought excursion and passenger vessels into the cooperative.
2019
Sustainability protocol
An internal protocol on mesh size, minimum landing size and fishing areas was adopted.
2026
Cold storage
The 180-tonne cold storage facility opened; membership reached 68.
Board and supervisory board
Members elected by the general assembly.
- TA
Turgut Aksoy
Chair of the Board
In office since 2002
- HD
Hasan Demirtaş
Vice Chair
In office since 2004
- AY
Ayten Yalçın
Board Member
In office since 2012
- SK
Selim Karaca
Board Member
In office since 2018
- RB
Ramazan Bulut
Board Member
In office since 2004
- MK
Mehmet Kılıçarslan
Supervisory Board
In office since 2006
- FÖ
Fatma Öztürk
Supervisory Board
In office since 2013
Frequently asked questions
How can I become a member?
Apply at the cooperative office with your vessel licence, seaworthiness certificate, a copy of your ID and proof of residence. Applications are reviewed at the next board meeting.
How do I book a boat tour?
Contact the boat owner directly using the details on the vessel’s page, or call the cooperative office. Group bookings require at least one day’s notice.
Are vessels subject to safety inspections?
Yes. All registered vessels are inspected at the start and midpoint of the season for life jackets, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers and a valid seaworthiness certificate. Vessels with unresolved deficiencies may not sail.
Which vessels may operate during the closed season?
Trawlers and purse seiners may not operate between 15 April and 1 September. Small-scale coastal vessels may continue, subject to the mesh size and minimum landing size rules in the official notice.
Where can I buy your products?
Our sales point at the pier entrance is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00 through the season. The daily catch comes straight from our members’ boats to the counter.
Are there discounts for school and association groups?
We run free sea awareness trips for school groups between April and June. Associations and institutions receive a discount on bookings over 20 people.