Turkey Issues New NAVTEX Announcement for Research in Eastern Mediterranean
A new NAVTEX notice has been issued, valid until the end of October, regarding the activities of the Oruç Reis research vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey has issued a new NAVTEX for the operations to be carried out by the Oruç Reis research vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the announced schedule, the vessel will continue its activities until October 25 in the maritime area extending north of Cyprus.
New NAVTEX Announcement for Oruç Reis
Turkey has issued a new NAVTEX to enable the Oruç Reis research vessel to resume operations in the Eastern Mediterranean. The announcement stated that the vessel will operate until October 25 in the maritime area extending north of Cyprus.
Vessels Accompanying the Activities
Within the scope of the newly published announcement, three different vessels named Denar Pathfinder, Denar Echo, and Kırıcı will accompany the Oruç Reis research vessel. It was stated that these vessels will serve in the designated area between October 1 and 25.
Within the framework of the planned works, scientific research and underwater activities are anticipated to be carried out in the region extending from Turkey's southern coasts to the north of Cyprus.
Natural Gas Pipeline Route
It was stated that the designated working area also covers the route of the planned submarine natural gas pipeline to be established between Turkey and the TRNC. A memorandum of understanding regarding natural gas supply had been signed in July.
It is among the expectations that the research in question will contribute to the studies regarding the submarine structure and route of the planned pipeline.