Fourth Turkish drilling ship begins energy exploration in Mediterranean
Past Turkish energy exploration activities took place in waters claimed by Greece and Cyprus, leading to significant tensions.
Turkey’s fourth drilling ship set sail today as the country continues to pursue its offshore energy exploration.
The Abdulhamid Han will conduct a two-month mission in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The ship is considered the strongest of the country’s fleet, the official Anadolu Agency reported.
The ship-tracking website MarineTraffic showed the Abdulhamid Han off the coast of Ayvacik, Turkey, between Turkey and Cyprus at about 9:00 pm local time.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the ship will explore an undisputed area in a speech today.
