Efforts Continue for Turkish Ships Remaining in Hormuz

Uraloğlu said, “There has not yet been an opportunity to evacuate them. We are in constant communication with the crew and captains. They have no humanitarian problems, and we are closely monitoring the situation.”

Speaking to reporters before the AK Party parliamentary group meeting, Uraloğlu responded to questions about the ships in Hormuz. He noted that the difficulties in the Strait continue and that efforts are underway, coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to evacuate those who remain.

Recalling that there are still 14 Turkish-owned ships in the Strait, Uraloğlu added:

“We are in contact with all the crews. Three ships have no request to leave; they are there for certain operations, such as our energy production vessels. For the others, negotiations on evacuation are ongoing. There has not yet been an opportunity to evacuate them. We are in constant communication with the crew and captains. They have no humanitarian problems, and we are closely monitoring the situation.”

When asked about claims that the tanker named Altura was attacked by an Unmanned Surface Vessel approximately 14 miles from the Bosphorus, and whether there are any navigation safety issues in the Black Sea, Uraloğlu replied:

“The ship where the explosion occurred—whether it was an explosion or an attack—is being monitored by our experts. We know there was external intervention. It happened outside our territorial waters. In general, there is no problem regarding navigation safety.”