At least 16 vessels have been hit near the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, including two Greek-owned ships. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said naval escorts could come “relatively soon,” but added the U.S. military is “simply not ready” to start at the moment

A bulk carrier operated by Greek shipowner Petros Pappas’ Star Bulk Carriers was struck near Dubai Wednesday, one of three vessels hit in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy and shipping corridor.

Eighty-five Greek sailors aboard ten vessels face heightened risks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as attacks on ships and offshore facilities escalate. Families anxiously await news of their safe return

Two cruise ships owned by Greek-affiliated Celestyal Cruises—the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery—are currently docked in Doha, Qatar, and Dubai, UAE.

In a post on X, Maritime Affairs Minister Vassilis Kikilias said the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy is maintaining constant oversight of the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Greece's shipping ministry is on heightened alert and in communication with marine companies; no incident has been reported so far with Greek-owned vessels operating in the wider maritime region

Greek-owned vessels advised to exercise maximum caution when sailing through the critical sea lane

The awards were presented to Greek companies, vessels and executives who distinguished themselves in 2025, during a high-profile ceremony

The tally was two votes behind first-place China and Italy, which garnered 155 votes. South Korea was third with 154 votes, while Greece shared fourth place with the UK, at 153 votes each

The minister called for global measures that balance environmental ambition with economic realism, cautioning that the green transition must avoid economic or technological shocks.

The Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy will also attend the ceremony honoring Greece as part of the “International Maritime Prize – 2025 IMO Honors for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.”

24 crewmembers, including five Greek nationals, had fled into a 'secure room' awaiting rescue; Spanish marines boarded the vessel, finding that the pirates had withdrawn

Global shipping in 2025 sees Greece at the forefront, but UNCTAD warns the sector must confront rising costs, climate goals, and chronic disruptions

Kikilias met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Head of the National Energy Sovereignty Council (NEDC), Doug Burgum.

Latest figures on number of vessels, types, companies and coming trends

Based on the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s figures, this is the second consecutive rise in the Greek-owned commercial fleet

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues with a slight decline, amid the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Greece fears a closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and is on alert for increased migration flows and terrorist attacks following the Damascus bombing.

“Let us defend the freedom of navigation as a collective global responsibility and as a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be free and safe.”