Turkish Maritime Education Foundation (TUDEV) is a non-profit private organization which was established by 52 founder members in 7th January 1993, in Istanbul in accordance with the Civil Law requirements and decision dated 7 Jan 1993 and numbered E:1992/619 & 1993/1. According to national law, all the revenue of the foundation are to be used for the purposes of foundation’s activities.
» To assist Turkish Shipping industry to reach the level of developed countries
» To create policies in maritime industry in order to improve the economic power, welfare and efficiency of our country
» To study or assist to be studied necessary subjects to determine the objectives
» To establish and operate private education and training centres in order to train seafarers (Officers and Ratings) who will serve and contribute for Turkish Maritime industry.
» To assist exist maritime education institutions to improve in terms of facilities, equipment, education, training.