Salvage operation delayed for damaged Greek oil tanker in the Red Sea

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Salvage operations for the attacked Greek-owned tanker MV Sounion have been delayed after private companies determined that towing the tanker in the Red Sea is currently not feasible.

Fears emerged last week after a statement from the Pentagon on Tuesday, August 27 said the tanker appeared to be leaking oil, potentially causing environmental devastation. Later on Wednesday, August 28, Aspides reported that there was no oil spill from the Sounion and that the tanker was anchored and not adrift.

The Aspides operation, which has been safeguarding the tugs near MV Sounion since September 1, continues to work on preventing an environmental disaster. The tanker remains anchored and on fire.

Due to safety concerns, the private companies have reported that towing the vessel is currently too risky, prompting the search for alternative solutions.

The Aspides operation’s main goal remains to protect international shipping in the Red Sea region.

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