Established as 'Deniz İnşaat Kolektif Şirketi' in Haliç, the company changed its name to 'Anadolu Deniz İnşaat Kızakları Limited Şirketi' in 1971. While the company relocated its headquarters to Büyükdere, operations in Haliç continued. During this period, the company successfully constructed 98 vessels.

Anadolu Shipyard relocated to its current premises in Tuzla and manufactured 31 ships of various sizes and types. These vessels encompass coastal merchant ships, tankers, fishing boats, yachts, and dry cargo ships commissioned by numerous institutions and organizations.

Anadolu Shipyard was acquired by Muharrem Faruk Ürkmez. Following significant investments to modernize the shipyard and expand its capacity, Anadolu Shipyard achieved heightened brand recognition within the Turkish shipbuilding industry due to its upgraded technology and enhanced production capabilities.

Throughout this timeframe, Anadolu Shipyard constructed a total of 39 commercial vessels.

Anadolu Shipyard, driven by its new vision, has shifted its focus from commercial ship production to military ship production. In 2008, after thorough evaluations conducted by the Undersecretary of National Defense, an agreement was signed for the construction of 8 Landing Craft Tanks (LCT), which were subsequently delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces on schedule, within 37 months. This remarkable and successful delivery marked another significant milestone for the company.

Following the successful completion of the LCT vessel project, an additional agreement was reached for the construction of 2 LSTs and 8 LCVPs, based on the latest evaluations by the Undersecretary of National Defense. These vessels were delivered in 2017 and 2018 without any delay.

Anadolu Shipyard entered into a contract with the Qatar Armed Forces to fulfill the demand for 2 OPV Class CTS (Cadet Training Ship) for the Qatar Naval Forces. The first vessel "Al Doha" was successfully delivered on August 25, 2021, followed by the delivery of the second vessel "Al Shamal" on February 25, 2022.

To fulfill the requirements of the Qatar Naval Forces Command, a new contract was signed on April 12, 2020, for the construction of 1 Landing Craft Tank (LCT), 2 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM40), and 1 Landing Craft Vehicle and Personnel (LCVP). Apart from facilitating command, control, and force transfer operations essential to amphibious missions, these vessels will also be equipped to undertake humanitarian aid endeavors. Commencing on September 9, 2020, this project was completed with all vessels delivery by July 2022, meeting the designated timeline.

To fulfill the technical requirements of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF), a new contract was signed with Qatar for the purpose of providing In-Service Support (ISS) regarding their Cadet Training Ships which previously delivered by Anadolu Shipyard. ISS mainly covers providing maintenance, spare parts, Engineering Services and Transfer of Technical Expertise. Currently, proudly supporting friendly Qatar Nation. Also in this year, the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) awarded TAIS-STM partnership to build 6th, 7th and 8th ships of the MILGEM Project, the National Frigate, for the Turkish Navy. Being a member TAIS Shipyards, now Anadolu Shipyard is proudly building 6th MILGEM, named as TCG İZMİR. Within the context of MILGEM Project, Anadolu Shipyard is also nominated to build 9th and 12th MILGEM Frigates in the following years. Following the successful completion and delivery of the 8 LCT vessel for Turkish Navy during the period 2013-2018, an additional agreement was reached for the construction of 8 more LCT, based on the latest evaluations by the Undersecretary of National Defense. These 8 vessels will be delivered in 2027. Moreover, as TAIS signed a new contract with Indonesia, some new warships will be building to Indonesian Navy by Anadolu Shipyard.

With the TAIS cooperation, for warships productions, new contract negotiations with a some countries is in progress.