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Tanker hit by Houthis salvaged, Red Sea catastrophe prevented

A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avoid what could have been one of the biggest oil spills in documented history has actually been finished, British maritime security company Ambrey and Greece have stated.

The 900-foot Greek-registered MT Sounion, bring 150,000 tonnes of petroleum, was struck by a number of missiles and drones and caught fire on Aug. 21, triggering worries of an oil spill that could cause disastrous ecological damage in the location.

Months later on, the vessel has been stated safe and its freight has actually been gotten rid of, said Ambrey, which led the salvage operation.

Greece had advised all countries to assist with the case with political settlements extending from the Houthis, who ultimately allowed salvage groups to tow the ship, to Saudi Arabia, an essential player in the area.

It's a terrific relief, mainly due to the ecological catastrophe risk. It was a very intricate operation, Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides informed Reuters on Monday. I feel relieved and content.

In mid-September, Sounion, which was struck 58 miles off the Yemeni coast, was towed to a safe location 150 miles to the north by a flotilla of 7 salvage vessels accompanied by the European Union's marine force Aspides.

Snuffing out the fires on board took 3 weeks in tough climate conditions, Ambrey said, and the vessel was later towed north to Suez for her freight to be removed.

More than 200 people and 6 companies - Megatugs Salvage &&. Towage, Diaplous, Offmain, Fire Help, Pro Liquid and Ambipar. Reaction, were associated with the tasks.

As Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis checked out Saudi. Arabia on Monday, a Greek federal government authorities said the salvage. of Sounion was essential in boosting bilateral ties.

(source: Reuters)