Cyprus recently received a new 40foot Rafnar search and rescue vessel as a generous donation from Safe Bulkers Inc to boost coastal security. The addition of this stateoftheart boat will significantly enhance the National Guard’s capabilities for rapid and effective maritime interventions, ensuring the safety of Cyprus’s waters.
Cyprus led an international training program at the CYCLOPS Educational Center to improve port and maritime security, featuring realistic simulations and fostering collaboration among law enforcement professionals. The training highlighted Cyprus’s efforts in addressing modern security challenges in port operations and showcased its commitment to international security partnerships.
Cyprus has bolstered maritime security by deploying two port police boats, ‘Alasia’ and ‘Theseus,’ near the Lebanese coast to intercept migrant vessels. As part of a broader regional migration control effort, Cyprus has also suspended asylum application processing for Syrian migrants to manage irregular migration flows effectively.
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) vehemently denounced the missile attack on the commercial vessel True Confidence by Houthi forces, leading to tragic loss of life and injuries. CSC urges immediate international intervention to protect seafarers and vessels in the Red Sea from further acts of aggression.
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes the EU’s maritime security operation ‘ASPIDES’ in the Red Sea, aimed at protecting commercial vessels amidst security challenges. This initiative, involving EU member states such as France, Germany, Italy, and Belgium, highlights the commitment to ensuring safe passage through this essential trade corridor for global supply chains and economic interests.
