The Arkas TURMEPA II Project, carried out in collaboration between Arkas Holding and the Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association (TURMEPA), successfully completed the 2025 season. Operating in the coves of Cesme, the waste collection vessel gathered a total of 92,442 liters of liquid waste from 977 boats throughout the season, helping to keep approximately 740,000 liters of seawater clean.
The Journey to Protect the Seas Continued Uninterrupted Throughout the 2025 Season.
Supported by Arkas Holding’s vision to protect the environment and marine ecosystem, Arkas TURMEPA II continued its operations uninterrupted throughout the 2025 season. As in previous years, the vessel operated in the bays of Cesme, helping to prevent pollution by collecting waste from marine vehicles. Alongside its waste collection activities, Arkas TURMEPA II also carried out awareness initiatives aimed at raising environmental consciousness among sailors and vacationers.
Working for the Future of the Seas
Launched in 2004 to protect the seas, the Arkas TURMEPA II project has served thousands of boats along the coasts of Izmir and Cesme to date. Each season, the vessel organizes activities to promote environmental awareness and conducts informational initiatives in marinas and bays to strengthen sailors’ understanding of waste management. In this way, the project has evolved into not only an environmental initiative but also a social movement dedicated to protecting the marine ecosystem.
2.4 million liters of waste collected in 19 years
Since its launch in 2004, Arkas TURMEPA II has collected a total of 2.4 million liters of liquid waste over 19 years, creating a significant environmental impact. Strengthened each year by growing participation and awareness, this success stands as a tangible reflection of Arkas Holding’s sustainability vision and its deep commitment to the sea.