ASPIDES

ASPIDES OPERATION : April 2025

On April 24, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, attended the INTERTANKO Hellenic Mediterranean Panel Meeting in Athens, where he presented to the shipping industry the continuously evolving mission of ASPIDES.

His address emphasized the importance of collaboration and the synergies developed across stakeholders, underscoring the EU’s commitment to upholding the principles of freedom of navigation within the global maritime environment.

ITS FEDERICO MARTINENGO completed another successful close protection mission to a merchant vessel in the area of operation, under EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES has a totally defensive mandate, contributes to regional stability and prosperity by providing safety to fellow seafarers and protecting global common goods.

On April 29, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (HN), Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES accompanied by Irina Gusacenko, Deputy Head of Mission at the Delegation of EU to the Sultanate of Oman, met with H.E Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat.

The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to present the objectives and mandate of Operation ASPIDES, exchange views on the regional security environment, and explore avenues for dialogue and cooperation in support of maritime security in the region.

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