The salvage operation of a Greek-owned oil tanker struck by Houthi missiles in August is moving at a "very slow pace," raising concerns about a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea. The tanker, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, was attacked off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen, and is being towed to a safe location by the European Union's naval mission.
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Secrecy continues to surround the salvage efforts for the Greek tanker Sounion, ablaze in the Red Sea since early September. However, signs indicate a second attempt to salvage the vessel began on Friday, September 13th, with Greek tugs dispatched to tow the tanker to a safer location.
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.
The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion remains ablaze in the Red Sea following an attack by Yemen's Houthi group and is reportedly leaking oil, posing a significant environmental and navigational threat. The vessel was carrying around one million barrels of crude oil when it was hit by projectiles near Hodeidah, escalating concerns over a potential environmental catastrophe.
The Greek-flagged oil tanker *Sounion*, previously attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels and abandoned by its crew, is now adrift and ablaze in the Red Sea. This escalation raises significant environmental and navigational concerns as the vessel carries 150,000 tons of crude oil. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and underscores the potential for the conflict to further threaten global trade and security.
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