Entrance to the Dardanelles from the Aegean Sea
An important step was taken for Turkey’s natural gas exploration activities at sea by entering the Dardanelles Strait from the Aegean Sea at 14:00. The 238-meter-long and 42-meter-wide drilling ship, which was added to the country’s energy fleet and has seventh-generation technology, reached the front of Çanakkale at around 15:45. The name of this ship Abdulhamid Khan.
Kilitbahir CastlePassing in front of the ‘Stop Traveler’ sign on the mountain of Kilitbahir village, Abdülhamid Han reached the point of the strait where it is difficult to maneuver. Nara Cape After returning, he headed towards the Sea of Marmara. This route attracts attention with its historical and strategic importance.
Abdülhamid Han stands out as the most powerful ship of the fleet participating in hydrocarbon exploration activities within the scope of the ‘Blue Homeland’ with both its technical equipment and physical features. The ship is the Presidential Recep Tayyip Erdogan He was sent off to his first duty at a ceremony held on August 9, 2022, with the participation of . This event is considered an important development in line with Turkey’s energy independence goals.
