Sedef Shipyard was established in 1972 in Gebze Diliskelesi, before moving to its current location in Tuzla in 1990. With more than 200 projects successfully completed to date, Sedef Shipyard has been operating under its parent company Turkon Holding since 2000, which belongs to one of the most established families in the Turkish maritime sector.

Sedef Shipyard, one of Türkiye’s largest private shipyards in terms of area and production capacity, carries out its manufacturing operations across a total area of 230,000 m², comprising a 51,000 m² indoor production area within its 194,000 m² Tuzla facility and a 12,000 m² indoor production area within its 36,000 m² Orhanlı support facility. Operating with an annual shipbuilding capacity of 600.000 DWT, Sedef Shipyard also houses one of Türkiye’s biggest dry docks with capacity to build, repair, and maintain up to 180.000 DWT vessels; as well as the capacity to lift up to 1.050 tons in the dry dock and up to 500 tons on the quay. Aiming to set an example for the industry not only with its projects, but also with its approach towards caring for the people, the sea, and the environment; Sedef Shipyard houses the largest and most environment friendly indoor painting halls in Türkiye.

With investments totaling up to USD 250 million and a workforce of more than 2,000 employees, Sedef Shipyard has become one of the most modern shipbuilding houses in Europe. With its expertise and technical capabilities, the shipyard operates in the areas of naval and commercial newbuilding, conversion projects, specialized steel constructions, and industrial projects.