Turkish warships have threatened to sink an Eni drillship off Cyprus, according to local reports.
The 59,000-dwt Saipem 12000 (built 2010) also had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with four or five Turkish naval vessels, Skai radio said on Friday.
The ship has reportedly been prevented from carrying out operations in Block 3 off Cyprus.
It had attempted to approach its survey location, prompting threats from the Turkish warships.
