Turkey Issues NAVTEX for French Research Vessel in Disputed Waters, Asserting Continental Shelf Claims

Turkey issued NAVTEX 1127/26 via Attalia station, covering Abeille Marengo's research activities from Nov 10, 2026 to Mar 19, 2027, explicitly stating the area is on the Turkish continental shelf and requires Turkey's consent. This is a direct challenge to the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, escalating the long-standing maritime jurisdiction dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean. The move signals Turkey's intent to assert its claims and potentially disrupt the project, though the immediate operational impact remains to be seen.

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