Sounion oil tanker was towed to a safe area – there was no fuel leak

In a safe area, under the protection of Operation Shields and without the slightest oil spill the Greek-owned MV Sounion was towed. According to information from Operation Shields, individuals who have undertaken tow will complete the rescue operation of the Greek-owned ship MV Sounion. Completion of this phase of the operation is the result of close cooperation between all parties involved in order to avoid an environmental disaster affecting the entire Red Sea region. Acting as a reliable European maritime safety provider, the Shields operation continues to contribute to the freedom of navigation by protecting the lives of ship crews and protecting the goods transported by ships, it refers to information.