maritime security

UN Security Council Adopts Greece and US-Backed Resolution on Red Sea Security

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution co-authored by Greece and the United States, addressing the rising security threats…

16 January 2025

Greece Raises Alarm Over Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council

Greece voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Yemen at the UN Security Council, condemning Houthi attacks on civilian…

16 January 2025

Greek Tanker MT Sounion Salvaged After Houthi Attack, Preventing Red Sea Disaster

A major environmental disaster was averted after the successful salvage of the Greek-registered tanker MT Sounion, attacked by Houthi militants…

14 January 2025

Frigate "Spetses" Returns to Salamis Naval Station After Completing EU Operation "Aspides"

The Hellenic Navy frigate *Spetses* has returned to Salamis Naval Station after completing its mission in the EU's operation "Aspides"…

24 December 2024

US Navy Cruiser Downs Own Fighter Jet in Friendly Fire Incident Over Red Sea

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg in the Red…

22 December 2024

Greek-Owned Tanker Sounion Successfully Completes Oil Transfer at Suez Anchorage

The transfer of oil from the Greek-owned tanker *Sounion* to the tanker *Delta Blue* at the Suez anchorage was successfully…

4 December 2024

Greek Frigate and Italian Destroyer Successfully Safeguard Merchant Vessels Under EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Mission

The Greek frigate and Italian destroyer have successfully completed a series of protection missions for merchant vessels as part of…

16 November 2024

Operation Underway to Transfer Crude Oil from Houthi-hit Tanker 'Sounion' in Suez

An operation to transfer 150,000 tonnes of crude oil from the Houthi-hit Greek-flagged tanker Sounion is underway in the Port…

7 November 2024

Greece Assumes Naval Command of EU’s Red Sea Mission, Operation ASPIDES

Greece has assumed naval command of the EU’s Operation ASPIDES, a joint EU-NATO mission in the Red Sea aimed at…

4 November 2024

Houthis Unsuccessfully Target Greek-Operated Ship in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi forces launched an unsuccessful attack on a Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged bulk carrier in the Red Sea, missing the target…

30 October 2024

Greek Shipping Companies Face Increasing Threats from Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea

Greek shipping companies are increasingly targeted by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, with several warning emails causing alarm in the industry.…

5 October 2024

Houthis Warn Greek Shipowners of Attacks in Escalating Red Sea Campaign Against Israeli-linked Vessels

Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened Greek shipping companies with attacks on vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea. The…

3 October 2024

Maritime Incident Reported off Yemen's Coast

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, that it received a report of an…

1 October 2024

SOUNION Salvage Operation Hits Roadblock in Red Sea

The salvage operation for the MT Sounion in the Red Sea faces challenges as conditions are deemed unfit for towing,…

4 September 2024

Panama-Flagged, Greek-Owned Blue Lagoon 1 Attacked Off Yemen Coast

The Joint Maritime Information Center has reported an attack on the Blue Lagoon 1, a vessel flying the Panama flag…

3 September 2024

Commercial Ship Struck by Unidentified Projectiles in Red Sea

A commercial ship was struck by unidentified projectiles in the Red Sea, near Yemen, prompting measures to contain the damage.…

2 September 2024

European Operation ASPIDES Neutralises Threat to Greek Tanker in Red Sea

On Thursday, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES successfully neutralized a threat from an unmanned surface vehicle targeting the Greek-flagged tanker *Sounion* in the…

22 August 2024

EU naval mission rescues 25 crew members of Greek-flagged Sounion vessel that was abandoned after a Houthi attack in the Red Sea

The crew of Greek-flagged Sounion, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday, made up of two Russians and 23…

22 August 2024

Greek Shipping Minister Condemns Projectile Attack on Cargo Ship in Red Sea

Greece's Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides has condemned an attack on a Greek-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, calling it…

21 August 2024

Houthi Group Launches Unusual Attack on Greek-Owned Tanker in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new type of Houthi attack involving manned small boats…

9 August 2024

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