Greece Responds to Turkish NAVTEX Regarding Crete-Cyprus Cable
November 11, 2026
Athens issued a counter-NAVTEX in response to the Turkish NAVTEX concerning the operations of the 'Abeille Marengo' ship. The Greek announcement highlights the licenses granted for the electrical interconnection between Crete and Cyprus, emphasizing that the research takes place within Greek territorial waters. Greece and Cyprus are stated to be the only countries that received permission requests, contrary to Turkey. The authority to issue NAVTEX belongs to Greek stations. Greece's response ensures that the research complies with international law.