The French research vessel Abeille Marengo set sail shortly after 6:00 p.m. for the project to build an electrical interconnection between Greece and Cyprus.
The vessel will head toward the area of interest, which is the first stage before the cable is laid. Initial surveys are focusing on the maritime zone east of Crete and Kasos, where work was suspended in the summer of 2024 due to tensions sparked by Ankara.
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In terms of procedures, steps already taken include the full authorization of exploration and cable-laying operations by the relevant Greek authorities, following a request from Nexans.
This was followed by the issuance of the relevant NAVTEX by the Heraklion station, to which Turkey responded by issuing a counter-NAVTEX, while the corresponding Cypriot maritime directive was also issued.
Amid diplomatic efforts, Athens is moving forward with international law as its primary tool, emphasizing that the GSI is a project of strategic importance for strengthening energy self-sufficiency.
Source: ertnews.gr
