The Turkish research vessel, which caused the dispute over the Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece, was again recalled to the port, AP reported.

The Turkish energy ministry said the Oruc Reis has returned to the port in Antalya after completing a 2D seismic survey at the Demre field. The ship's tracker MarineTraffic showed that the research vessel had docked.

Tensions between Greece and Turkey have escalated after Turkey sent a research vessel accompanied by naval frigates into disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean.

The move prompted Greece to send its warships as well, and both countries held military exercises. NATO organized technical negotiations between the military of the two countries to prevent a potential armed conflict.