Sinem Dedetaş, former president of the Chamber of Ship Engineers, has been released to house arrest after three months in custody related to a municipal
Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş, a ship engineer with a background in maritime from Istanbul Technical University and former President of the Chamber of Marine Engineers, has been released on house arrest after approximately three months of detention.
Sinem Dedetaş was arrested on July 31, 2026, and suspended from her position as part of an investigation conducted against Üsküdar Municipality. A decision for her release was made on the Republic Day of October 29.
Dedetaş's lawyer, Akın Atalay, announced that the application for her release had been accepted and that she would be released from prison under judicial control measures in the form of house arrest.
From the Maritime Sector to the Mayoralty
Sinem Dedetaş, a graduate of the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, has held significant positions in the maritime sector throughout her professional career.
Having worked in engineering and management in the private sector, Dedetaş served as the President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Marine Engineers from 2014 to 2016. She later took on the role of General Manager of Istanbul City Lines and was elected Mayor of Üsküdar in the 2024 local elections.
The release of Sinem Dedetaş, who has emerged from the maritime sector and has taken on responsibilities in professional organizations and public administration, is also a positive development for the maritime community.
Get Well Soon, Sinem Dedetaş
We extend our best wishes to Sinem Dedetaş, who has dedicated many years to the maritime profession and has served at various levels within the sector.
After approximately three months of detention, we wish Dedetaş health, peace, and well-being as she reunites with her family and loved ones; we hope that the legal process concludes in accordance with justice and legal principles.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
