Parliament: Update on Greek sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf
Greece's Deputy Maritime Affairs Minister provided an update on the status of Greek seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and readiness for action.
Diplomatic sources: The issue of the attack on ships in the Black Sea was raised at the Council by G. Gerapetritis
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis addressed the issue of the attack on a Greek-owned oil tanker outside Novorossiysk during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, urging coordinated action from the EU to ensure maritime freedom.
EU considers measures to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
The EU is discussing ways to maintain the openness of the Strait of Hormuz following rising tensions, as stated by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
Vassilis Kikilias: "First the safety of our sailors" – The risks in the Middle East and the plan for Crete
Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias raised concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and its implications for Greek sailors and the economy.
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Recommendations to Greek ships due to interference and Iranian exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs has issued warnings to Greek ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing risks from misleading VHF instructions and GPS jamming linked to Iranian military exercises.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "The necessary conditions for discussing maritime zones are not in place at this time"
The Greek Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the necessary conditions for discussions on maritime zones with Turkey are currently absent.
The USA completely rejects the IMO's NZF
Marco M. Sylvester, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, clearly stated the U.S. position on the decarbonization of shipping and the so-called Net-Zero Framework (NZF) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during a panel discussion at the 16th Greek shipping conference.
B. Kikilias: I do not anticipate the investigation into the tragedy in Chios - We will continue to defend our maritime borders
Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, expressed support for border defenders and emphasized that he will not prejudge the investigation into the tragedy in Chios on February 3, 2026.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China’s maritime management facility moved outside the provisional zone to Weihai
China's maritime management facility has been moved outside the Korea-China provisional measures zone, confirming completion of the relocation process that has caused ongoing tensions between the two nations.