Recep Erdinç Yetkin

Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin serves as the Commander of the Istanbul Shipyard Command and has played a pivotal role in the restoration of the historic Savarona yacht, which was once used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Under his leadership, the yacht underwent extensive modernization and maintenance, allowing it to rejoin the Turkish Navy. He has emphasized the importance of this vessel as a symbol of Turkish maritime heritage and its connection to Atatürk's legacy.