A major environmental disaster was averted after the successful salvage of the Greek-registered tanker MT Sounion, attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was struck by missiles and drones, sparking fears of a catastrophic oil spill. Greek-led efforts and international collaboration ensured the safe removal of the cargo and extinguished the threat.
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India and Greece held talks on the operationalization of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a project aimed at enhancing trade between the three regions. During the meeting, both nations emphasized the importance of collaboration in shipping and maritime affairs. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal invited Greek companies to invest in India's shipbuilding sector, while Greek Minister Christos Stylianides highlighted the shared goals of both countries amidst global geopolitical challenges.
The Greek island of Tinos will receive two temporary desalination plants to address ongoing water shortages. Approved by the Shipping Ministry, these plants will be located in Kardiani and Panormos, each with a capacity of 200 cubic meters per day. This initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle water management challenges on the Greek islands, exacerbated by the climate crisis.
Greece's Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides has condemned an attack on a Greek-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, calling it a 'flagrant violation of international law' and 'a serious threat to the safety of international navigation.' The 'Sounion' was struck by projectiles fired from two small boats while transiting from Iraq to Aghios Theodoros.
The ship "SAONISOS" encountered its second major incident this summer, raising a catapult during boarding in Andros, causing damage to a vehicle. This follows a grounding incident in Folegandros in June, where five people were injured. The ship's captain was arrested and released after both events, with officials calling for a full investigation into the latest mishap.
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