Greece extends naval advisory to deter Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers

Greece extends naval advisory to deter Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers

The Greek navy has extended an advisory to ban ship traffic off the coast of the southeastern Peloponnese to prevent ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil. International sanctions have made trading Russian oil difficult, leading to vessels avoiding cargo and vessel checks by Greek authorities in offshore transfer points. The advisory is aimed at deterring such activities and may be extended further to push away ship-to-ship transfers close to Greek waters.

Turkey announces scientific research in Cypriot territorial waters, Republic reacts

Turkey announces scientific research in Cypriot territorial waters, Republic reacts

Ankara issued a Navtex directive for shipping in waters under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Cyprus, which was countered by Nicosia with an anti-Navtex, labeling Turkey’s activities in the area as illegal. Turkey announced that the vessel ‘Bilim 2’ would conduct scientific research off the northern shores of Cyprus from March 5th to March 15th. The Cyprus anti-Navtex highlighted the Turkish actions as violations of the Republic’s territory, international law, and maritime safety procedures.