The Greek Coast Guard is conducting a readiness exercise in Elefsina, simulating a tanker strike and marine pollution incident, with the presence of the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy.

Members of the Special Missions Unit of the Hellenic Coast Guard located a total of 40 foreign nationals, including 24 men, 13 women, and 3 minors, on Farmakonisi island.

The Estonian ambassador and a Greek coast guard officer have been discharged from the hospital following the capsizing of a Frontex vessel near Kastellorizo. Two other occupants remain hospitalized but are hemodynamically stable.

Members of the Greek Coast Guard have been convicted of migrant smuggling, highlighting corruption within the maritime law enforcement.