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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES

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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES is an EU military operation in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf.

 Larisa, Greece
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES wishes a happy National Independence Day of the Republic of Poland to our Polish 🇵🇱 friends and colleagues!
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On 3 November, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, welcomed the EU Political and Security Committee delegation on board an ASPIDES naval asset and presented the contribution of the operation to upholding the Freedom of Navigation.
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On 5 November, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, hosted the High-Level Observation Event of EU IR26 in Larissa, Greece.
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During the event, General Seán Clancy, Chairman of the EU Military Committee, presented the EU CSDP Medal for Extraordinary Meritorious Service to ASPIDES personnel, recognising their exceptional dedication and contribution to maritime security.
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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Hosts High-Level Observation Event of Exercise EU IR26 (PACE) and Honours Person...

PRESS RELEASE EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Hosts High-Level Observation Event of Exercise EU IR26 (PACE) and Honours Personnel for Extraordinary Meritorious Service Larissa, Greece | 05 November 2026 On 05...

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On 3 November, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (EL N), Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, presented the CSDP Service Medal for Planning and Support
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to Mr Hassan Said Khaireh, Director General of National Security, and other officials, following authorisation by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
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The medals recognise their commitment to strengthening cooperation with the EU and supporting maritime security in the region.
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On 1 November, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (EL N), Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, met Colonel Wais Omar Bogoreh, Chief of the Djiboutian Coast Guard, in Djibouti. The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation for maritime security and the safety of seafarers.
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES helps maintain merchant shipping confidence to continue crossing vital yet challenged maritime routes.
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES wishes a happy Independence Czechoslovak State Day to our Czech 🇨🇿 and Slovak 🇸🇰 friends and colleagues!
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES wishes a Happy National Day to our Austrian 🇦🇹 friends and colleagues!
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES provides a credible and strictly defensive presence that supports the confidence of the merchant shipping while contributing to regional stability and de-escalation.
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On October 19, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Commander of Operation ASPIDES, met H.E. Mr. Mourad Youssry Mourad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Greece, at the Egyptian Embassy in Athens.
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The meeting provided a great opportunity for constructive dialogue to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation.
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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES recommendations for seafarers are available on the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean (MSCIO) webpage (mscio.eu/folder/documents/MS…). The requests for support can preferably be sent to postmaster@mscio.eu (24/7) or made on the website (reporting.mscio.eu/supportre…).
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Register your vessel now in the Voluntary Registration Area (VRA) via MSCIO (mscio.eu/) and submit your support request.
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🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES through its defensive mandate, contributes to protecting human life, the marine environment and the continuity of global trade.
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A delegation from the Hellenic National Defence College (HNDC) visited EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Operations Headquarters in Larissa. (read more: eeas.europa.eu/eunavfor-aspi…)
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