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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.
The Turkey-flagged Abdulhamid Han.

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

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