In taking immediate and coordinated measures to protect the Greek -owned ships and Greek seafarers The Ministry of Shipping is proceeding.
As stated in a statement, the Ministry of Shipping is closely monitoring developments in the wider Red Sea and is on alert to assist, if required, to address Greek flag problems and their seafarers, as well as Greek seafarers.
He also points out that therefore, and given the serious escalation of the attacks by Houthi against Greek -owned ships crossing the Red Sea over the last two days, the Ministry has taken the following actions:
1. Intervention in the International Maritime Organization.
At the initiative of Greece, the issue was raised at the ongoing meeting of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Our country has called for the international community to coexist for the restoration of the legal order in the region, with full respect for the International Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Solas Security Convention (SOLAS).
2. Continuous communication with the European business aspides.
The competent departments of the Ministry are in uninterrupted operational contact (24/7) with the European business aspides, which ensures the safety of navigation in the aforementioned marine area.
3. Continuous update and recommendations to the shipping community.
Detailed guidelines and recommendations to the shipping community have been sent to the safest possible crossing of the area, with the necessary precautionary measures.
4. Recommendations for the protection of Greek seafarers.
Paying a priority to the protection of Greek seafarers, the Ministry’s recommendations are communicated – through shipping bodies – and to Greek -owned ships with another country, given the possible employment of Greek seafarers and in them.
YNANP is closely monitoring developments in the area with the main focus on protection, by all means, of our seagoing shipping.