Operation Shields: Impossible at present to tow the Sounion tanker hit by the Huthi

The planned 3,9,2024 of the Greek-owned MV Sounion which was hit by the Huthi, is not possible at least for the time being, announced the Operation Shields. As stated by the Operation Shields – the European force that has undertaken the effort to prevent attacks on the international trade critical Red Sea – private companies that have undertaken to tow the tanker have announced that it is not possible for this mission to be completed at the time, as it is not considered that the whole operation can be safely done. According to information from the company “Sponsors”, within the company – including the Greek frigate “PSARA” – they have been assisting since September 1st offering protection to tugboats sailing near MV Sounion with the aim of avoiding a possible environmental disaster. It is recalled that MV Sounion has caught fire and is anchored 72 nautical miles west of Hodeida Yemen, in the Red Sea. Since September 1st, 2024, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES assists have been engaged in protecting the tugs involved in the MV SOUNION salvage operation, animing to facilitate the prevention of an unprecedented environmental disaster in the region. The private companies responsive for the… — EUNAVFOR ASSIDES (@EUNAVFORASPIDES) The aim of the Operation Shields remains to provide protection for international navigation in the wider area of the Red Sea, the same communication states.