Mersin

American

[mer-seen] / mɛrˈsin /

noun

a seaport in S Turkey, on the NW coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mersin British

/ mɛəˈsiːn /

noun

Also called: Içel. a port in S Turkey, on the Mediterranean: oil refinery. Pop: 603 000 (2005 est)

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Another tanker, the Mersin, was attacked and immobilised off the coast of Senegal in late November.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Asked about the 5.5 million barrels of fuel that, according to Kpler data, arrived from Russia at the company’s mooring in the bay of Mersin this year, Ayrik said he couldn’t discuss the company’s customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Dickey will continue his recovery at Mersin City Hospital.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

Mark Dickey, 40, was on an international exploration expedition in the Morca cave in Mersin province's Taurus mountains when he began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding at a depth of 1,040 metres.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2023

There are 190 personnel from eight countries assisting in the rescue effort, including doctors, paramedics and experienced cavers, Mersin Gov. Ali Hamza Pehlivan told media on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2023

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