Tag: french navy

souni

Operation Underway to Transfer Crude Oil from Houthi-hit Tanker 'Sounion' in Suez

An operation to transfer 150,000 tonnes of crude oil from the Houthi-hit Greek-flagged tanker Sounion is underway in the Port of Suez. The tanker, which has been ablaze for seven weeks following a drone attack by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, is being transferred to the Delta Blue tanker using portable equipment. The operation, which began Thursday, is expected to take three to four weeks and involves a crew aboard the tugboat Aigaion Pelagos. Efforts to secure the ship and mitigate further risks continue after the vessel suffered significant structural damage.

Belharra

Sea Trials of Amiral Ronarc'h Mark Next Phase for Greek FDI Belharra Frigate Kimon

The Amiral Ronarc’h frigate, the first FDI Belharra built for the French Navy, has commenced its sea trials, paving the way for the Greek FDI Belharra frigate Kimon to start its own trials in 2024. As a prototype for future frigates, Amiral Ronarc’h's testing will be closely observed by Greek Navy officers, with the Kimon's delivery expected in early 2025.