Reviews & Ratings for the Yavuz

On the morning of October 5, the drilling vessel 'Yavuz' made its exit from Block 6 within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Cyprus, approaching the port of Tasucu in Turkey's Mersin province. Originally set to vacate the area southwest of Cyprus by October 12, there remains uncertainty regarding whether the Yavuz will permanently abandon the region. Since its deployment in July 2019, the vessel has been actively engaged in operations east of Cyprus, alongside the drilling ship 'Fatih,' which has been operating in the western vicinity. Concurrently, the Turkish oil company's seismic research vessel, Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa, has been conducting investigations to the south of Cyprus. The Cypriot government remarked on October 5 that the Yavuz's departure from the EEZ represents a positive shift, although they indicated it may take time to thoroughly assess the situation. Furthermore, Nicosia continues to observe the activities of the Barbaros in Block 3, located southeast of the island, with its Navtex set to expire on October 18.

The drill ship 'Yavuz' is currently navigating the turbulent waters of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), specifically within block 7, where it has faced a series of significant technical challenges in recent days. While the vessel aimed to carry out exploratory drilling in search of potential oil and natural gas deposits, it encountered unexpected erratic movements that hindered its progress. These sudden jolts are believed to stem from issues with the drill shaft itself. Despite attempts to resume drilling over the weekend of October 19-20, 2019, the operation was ultimately unsuccessful. Consequently, the crew aboard the 'Yavuz' had no choice but to regroup and initiate a fresh drilling attempt starting on October 21. As the situation develops, the implications of these technical setbacks continue to raise concerns regarding the vessel's ability to effectively conduct its exploratory mission.

On October 5, 2019, the Turkish drilling vessel "Yavuz" successfully arrived at the Güzelyurt-1 well location in the Mediterranean Sea. This announcement was made by Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez as the nation continues its pursuit of oil and gas exploration in the region. The Yavuz has commenced anchorage activities and is set to begin drilling operations after all necessary preparations are finalized. The vessel is expected to remain in the Mediterranean until January 2020, enhancing the area's resource development. Meanwhile, the second drilling vessel, "Fatih," continues its operations in the vicinity. In addition, the MTA Oruç Reis and Barbaros Hayreddin Paşa seismic research ships have previously conducted extensive seismic surveys in the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, further underscoring Turkey’s commitment to expanding its energy portfolio.