On Feb 9, 2018, a naval incident occurred south-east of Cyprus in the exclusive economic zone of the country. The Turkish Navy prevented the entry of the ' Saipem 12000' into the Block Offshore 3 gas field. The ship has since been immobilized outside the drilling area. This is the latest incident between Turkey and the northern part of Cyprus. The Greek-Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Feb 21 urged Turkey to stop blocking gas exploration. Nicosia accused Ankara of violating international law by blocking the ship chartered by the Italian company Eni, which holds exploration licenses in the Cypriot EEZ. The blocking of the ship came after Nicosie announced the discovery of significant gas reserves in one of the blocks which were explored jointly by Eni and French Total.
WORLD SHIPPING
22 February 2018 - 13:28
Update: 22 February 2018 - 22:59
Turkey blocked drilling ship
On Feb 9, 2018, a naval incident occurred south-east of Cyprus in the exclusive economic zone of the country
WORLD SHIPPING
22 February 2018 - 13:28
Update: 22 February 2018 - 22:59
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