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Fourth Turkish drilling ship arrives from South Korea

Turkey's fourth drilling ship is set to bring the country's drilling fleet to another level.
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Turkey’s fourth drilling ship has reached port. The Cobalt Explorer arrived in the Tasucu Port in the southern province Mersin today, Turkey's official Anadolu Agency reported, as did the shipping website MarineTraffic

The vessel can operate at a depth of 3,600 meters and has a height of 104 meters. Its addition brings Turkey’s drilling fleet to another level, according to the agency.

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