Greece and the UK have strengthened their maritime cooperation with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on sustainable shipping, green initiatives, and human resources development. The agreement, signed in London by Greek Minister Christos Stylianides and IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, underscores shared commitments to addressing key challenges in the shipping industry, including environmental sustainability, maritime safety, and international collaboration.
Tag: Merchant Shipping
The Greek frigate “PSARA” successfully defended a merchant vessel from a drone attack in the Gulf of Aden early Sunday morning, July 7, 2024. Military sources confirmed the frigate, operating as part of EUNAVFOR’s Operation IRINI, utilized both its anti-drone systems and onboard weaponry to neutralize the threat. Two of the four attacking UAVs were shot down, while the remaining two were driven off. The PSARA sustained no damage and continues its mission in the region.