A major environmental disaster was averted after the successful salvage of the Greek-registered tanker MT Sounion, attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was struck by missiles and drones, sparking fears of a catastrophic oil spill. Greek-led efforts and international collaboration ensured the safe removal of the cargo and extinguished the threat.
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A Greek-flagged oil tanker that had been on the verge of causing a massive environmental disaster in the Red Sea has been successfully salvaged, according to a security firm.
A high-risk salvage operation to recover the Greek-registered tanker "Sounion," attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, is set to resume this week. The vessel, which carries one million barrels of crude oil, poses a significant environmental risk if it leaks. The EU's naval mission, Aspides, will oversee the delicate operation, with support from French and Greek frigates.
The salvage operation for the MT Sounion in the Red Sea faces challenges as conditions are deemed unfit for towing, prompting a search for alternative solutions. The tanker poses a significant environmental risk with its cargo of 1 million barrels of oil, following an attack by Houthi militants. Operation ASPIDES continues to ensure navigation safety in the area.
A Greek oil tanker, the MV Sounion, has been attacked by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea, leading to a significant oil leak and potential environmental disaster. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was immobilized and is currently on fire, raising concerns over its impact on navigation and the environment. The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing threats from Houthi rebels, complicating salvage efforts.
The European Union's mission in the Red Sea, known as Aspides, reported no oil spill from the attacked MV SOUNION tanker off Yemen's coast, despite contrasting claims from the Pentagon. Tension amplifies as Houthi militants assert responsibility for the attack, aligning with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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