Kikilias strongly opposed the targeting of Greek-flagged vessels, those carrying Greek sailors, and those with Greek shipping interests.

The ongoing conflict with Iran has impacted Greece’s substantial shipping industry, leaving dozens of Greek-flagged or -owned vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ِGreek-flagged oil tanker was damaged in a suspected drone attack in the Black Sea while approaching the Russian port of Novorossiysk. According to Greece’s shipping ministry, the attack occurred early Saturday, causing material damage. The 24 crew members were unharmed, and the vessel remains seaworthy.

The Maran Homer, (IMO 9761372, MMSI 241518000 - sailing under the flag of Greece. ) which was chartered by U.S. oil giant Chevron, was traveling from Thessaloniki in northern Greece to the Black Sea port of Varna and was scheduled to continue on to Istanbul. According to Greek government officials and the vessel’s Greek operating company, it was struck by a missile or drone before picking up Kazakh oil.

Kazakh oil

Notaly Kazakhstan is a major global oil supplier, holding over 30 billion barrels in reserves as of 2025 and producing nearly 2% of global crude. Primarily targeting European markets, it acts as the EU's third-largest non-OPEC supplier, with key operations at the Tengiz field. Exports are heavily reliant on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) route

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File a "strong complaint" 

Vassilis Kikilias, the Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs, stated that Athens would file a "strong complaint" with the responsible country, though he did not specify who the complaint would be directed towards. Kikilias later identified Ukraine as carrying out frequent attacks in the Black Sea.

Greece’s substantial shipping industry,

Kikilias  strongly opposed the targeting of Greek-flagged vessels, those carrying Greek sailors, and those with Greek shipping interests. labeling it as unacceptable and posing a significant safety risk. This statement was made during an interview with state-run ERT television. He speculated that the attack could be linked to the U.S.'s temporary easing of some sanctions on Russian oil shipments, a move influenced by the instability stemming from the ongoing conflict with Iran .The war has also impacted Greece’s substantial shipping industry, leaving dozens of Greek-flagged or Greek-owned vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Source : Agencies

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