25.10.2026 02:00
NAVTEX was issued in the Eastern Mediterranean for the natural gas pipeline planned to be established between Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Scientific research and underwater work will be carried out between October 26 and December 31, 2026, in the area covering 12 designated coordinates in the Mediterranean. As part of the work, in which four ships will take part, other ships in the region have been asked to navigate at a safe distance from the research vessels.
As work on energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean continues, a NAVTEX was issued for the natural gas pipeline planned to be built between Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
12 COORDINATES DETERMINED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Within the scope of the issued NAVTEX, scientific research and underwater work will be carried out in the area covering 12 coordinates determined in the Mediterranean.
The work is planned to begin on October 26 and continue until December 31, 2026.
4 SHIPS TO TAKE PART
According to NAVTEX announcement No. 1049/26 issued by the Directorate General of Coastal Safety, the work will be carried out with the vessels named "Denar Pathfinder", "Denar Echo", "Denar Explorer" and "Kırıcı".
For the safety of maritime traffic, other vessels in the area were requested to pass clear of the working vessels.
WHAT IS NAVTEX?
NAVTEX is an international maritime announcement system published to inform seafarers about navigational safety, military activities, research work and other developments at sea.