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.
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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.
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Manawanui sank after hitting a reef near Samoa’s Upolu Island. The ship caught fire and capsized during a survey mission, but all 75 crew members were rescued, with three hospitalized. Salvaging the vessel is deemed unlikely, marking a challenging day for New Zealand’s Defense Force. The cause of the accident is under investigation
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.