Yalova Universty - 1

On July 30, 1985, Taşkızak Shipyard was built in Istanbul under the name of Customs Protection 403. The motor boat named "Customs Protection-403" belonging to the Ministry of Customs and Trade of the Republic of Turkey, Bursa Customs and Protection General Directorate, Gemlik Customs Protection Directorate provided service until 2012. In 2012, Gemlik Customs Protection Directorate provided a grant to Yalova University. The motor boat named "403" which was granted to Yalova University took the name of YALOVA UNIVERSITY-1 and became the education and research ship belonging to Yalova University. The boat named YALOVA UNIVERSITY-1, which is 30 gross ton, has a speed of 10 knots (nautical miles) and is 14 meters long, started to be used in the education, training and research activities of students in 2012. From now on, our students can apply the theoretical knowledge they have received at Yalova University and work on the ship, receive education and conduct research. In their scientific research, our professors carry out ghost net studies in the Marmara Sea, primarily around Yalova, to protect marine life and monitor biodiversity in our blue seas. Maintenance and repair studies are being followed within the scope of sustainability regarding the Yalova University-1 training ship. It is aimed that our Yalova University-1 training ship will be used beneficially in the education and training activities of our Altınova Vocational School.