Piri Reis Departs for Research in the Aegean
October 3, 2025
The Turkish vessel Piri Reis departed from Smyrna for research in the Aegean, based on a Turkish NAVTEX that is valid from October 4 to 14. The area covered by the NAVTEX includes Greek waters and international waters of interest to the Greek continental shelf. Greece responded by issuing its own NAVTEX, highlighting the illegality of the Turkish claim. The conflict concerns regions that include Thassos and Chios. The situation is continuously evolving.