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09/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2025 01:30
Second Update on MV MINERVAGRACHT (September 30th, 2025)
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Second Update on MV MINERVAGRACHT (September 30th, 2025)
30.09.2025 Press and information team - EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES
Following the recent attack on MV MINERVAGRACHT, the vessel remains adrift. All passing vessels in the vicinity are required to proceed with caution.
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Second Update on MV MINERVAGRACHT (September 30th, 2025)
Following the recent attack on MV MINERVAGRACHT, the vessel remains adrift. All passing vessels in the vicinity are required to proceed with caution.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Naval assets have successfully executed a SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) operation.
The personnel recovery and medical evacuation phases are completed, and all survivors have been safely transferred to Djibouti. The distribution of rescued personnel took place as follows:
• Ten (10) embarked aboard HS SPETSAI
• Eight (8) taken on board a French frigate
• One (1) seriously injured was evacuated via a French helicopter directly to Djibouti
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES remains fully committed to protecting seafarers' lives, contributing to freedom of navigation, and enhancing maritime security through one of the most vital and vulnerable sea trade corridors.
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