According to media and maritime monitoring sources, the Marshall Islands-flagged bulker was listing and taking on water after being struck by the Houthi missiles

Initial reports state that there were no injuries nor damage sustained by the Greek-owned Malta-flagged MV Cyclades

The three parties reached an agreement following discussions in Oman between representatives of the two countries and Mohamed Abdel-Salam, a senior Houthi official

Some pundits estimate the cost of transporting a container from Asia to Piraeus had almost tripled, from €2,000 to €6,000-€7,000, since the crisis with the Houthis broke out at the end of November 2023.

The vessel was sailing from Argentina to Aden with a cargo of grain and 23 crew members onboard, including five Greek nationals

The Operation Commander will be Commodore Vasilios Griparis, and the Force Commander will be Rear Admiral Stefano Costantino, while the headquarters will be based in Larissa, Greece

Rebel Houthis forces on Thursday claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the Barbados-flagged and Greek-owned bulk carrier “Lycavitos” in the Gulf of Aden. The Iran-aligned rebels first claimed, in a statement, that they targeted a “British vessel”. According to Reuters, the vessel is managed by Helikon Shipping Enterprises, which fields offices in London, Athens […]

The fall impacted two piers at the port of Piraeus managed by Cosco Shipping Ports (piers II and III)

The vessel was identified as the Marshall Islands-flagged Star Nasia, a bulk carrier

The Greek-owned ship was hit by a missile attack on Tuesday afternoon, sustaining damage from the strike but continued its course.

As reported by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), Greece will deploy frigates within the framework of the International Maritime Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea

Maersk expects delays of two to four weeks for European destinations

The Maritime Affairs Minister said he was in favor of greek military ships taking part in the initiative