A new Turkish NAVTEX issued on November 10 states that the survey lines were coordinated with the competent Turkish authorities and that Türkiye’s consent was obtained for the French flagged vessel Abeille Marengo to operate within Türkiye’s NAVTEX service area and continental shelf.

The NAVTEX covers two specified survey lines in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The development follows Türkiye’s earlier objection to unauthorised survey activities planned within its continental shelf, after the Foreign Ministry said the required consent procedures had not yet been completed.

Türkiye has said it remains determined to protect its sovereign rights arising from international law while maintaining an approach based on cooperation, dialogue and regional coordination.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had previously said Türkiye would not object to seabed surveys between Crete and Cyprus if Ankara was informed in advance of the project plans.

The latest NAVTEX confirms that the survey operation will proceed following coordination with Turkish authorities and Türkiye’s consent.