EUNAVFOR ASPIDES has announced the successful towing of the tanker Sounion to a safe location for further firefighting and salvage operations.
The vessel, which had been in distress, was brought to safety under the protection of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, with no oil spill reported. The ongoing salvage efforts are now being overseen by private stakeholders, while ASPIDES continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the region’s safety.
Update on MV SOUNION salvage status
Under protection of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES 🇪🇺, MV SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area without any oil spill. While private stakeholders complete the salvage operation, ASPIDES will continue to monitor the situation.
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— EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (@EUNAVFORASPIDES) September 16, 2024
According to EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, this achievement is seen as the result of coordinated efforts between all involved parties, aimed at preventing a potential environmental disaster that could have impacted the broader region.
The MV Sounion was hit by projectiles and caught fire on August 21, sparking a significant environmental and maritime security concern.
