As of recent reports, 160 Greek-interest ships, including 32 under the Greek flag, are currently located in the Middle East region, according to Greek Deputy Minister of Shipping Stefanos Gikas.
Greek Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Stefanos Gikas, reported in the Greek Parliament that there are currently 32 Greek-flagged ships in the wider Middle East area, which includes the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and the Gulf of Oman. He highlighted a noticeable decline in the number of Greek-interest vessels in these waters, dropping from 215 to 200 in just one day.
Gikas mentioned that the total number of ships with Greek interests present in the region is 160. This includes those ships that are flagged under Greek jurisdiction. The decrease in the number of Greek ships in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas has raised concerns, particularly given the strategic importance of this maritime region.
Additionally, the Greek Parliament approved Greece's accession to the Regional Cooperation Agreement to combat piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. This multilateral international agreement aims to establish a structured system of regional cooperation for sharing information and conducting joint operations to enhance maritime security in the area, which is becoming increasingly essential as piracy incidents rise in various regions.
