EU and Turkish Shipping Company in Standoff Over Weapons Inspections

The EUNAVFOR has expressed concerns about the Turkish shipping company, Arkas Line, for refusing vessel inspections by the EU operation. The Turkish-registered containership, Matilde A, declined inspection on September 8, sparking a standoff. Turkey, not an EU member, criticized the operation as intrusive. Despite efforts, Arkas Line has a history of denying inspection requests.

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