Turkey links Oruc Reis deployment to Eastern Mediterranean energy tensions over Great Sea Interconnector
The Turkish press associates the redeployment of the seismic research vessel Oruc Reis in the Eastern Mediterranean with Ankara's warnings regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a planned power cable connecting Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Turkish media outlets report that Oruc Reis, along with accompanying vessels Denar Pathfinder, Denar Echo, and Kırıcı, will conduct scientific and underwater work from October 1 to 25 under a NAVTEX issued by the hydrographic station of Antalya.
The investigations are seen as part of the broader energy dispute surrounding the planned 97-kilometer natural gas pipeline between Turkey and the occupied areas of Cyprus. Media outlets emphasize heightened Greek concern over Turkey’s move, interpreting it as a response to Athens amid escalating tensions related to the GSI project.
Turkish authorities have reaffirmed that any unauthorized activities, including cable laying or research within what Ankara considers Turkish continental shelf areas, require prior coordination with Turkey. The move underscores Ankara's stance against unauthorized exploration in contested maritime zones, intensifying the ongoing geopolitical and energy-related rivalries in the region.
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