Despite "multiple fires" detected on the ship's main deck level, the European Union Navy in the Red Sea has reassured about the oil tanker "Sounion".
The Aspides mission said on Thursday that there had been no oil leakage. It was spotted on board the Sounion oil tanker flying the Greek flag in the Red Sea.
This came as another confirmation from the Navy about the status of the tanker, as it has repeatedly published over the past few days via the “X” platform since last Monday, numerous reassurances that the fire that The ship has been on fire since August 23 after it was attacked by the Houthis, which did not lead to any oil leakage.
It also reiterated yesterday that there is no oil leakage even in the vicinity of the tanker. She added that it is still anchored and has not drifted.
However, the new confirmation appears to have come in response to the words of an American official, who requested anonymity, who said that an unknown substance was leaking from the ship, according to “Reuters.”
While Shipping officials revealed that the Sonion carries 150,000 tons of crude oil and poses an environmental hazard.
While Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, said in a blog post on LinkedIn that “the ship carries more than a million barrels of oil.” He added that the risk of exposure to Houthi attacks will exacerbate the difficulty of deploying ships to reduce risks and cleaning in the event of a leak.
It is noteworthy that the Sonion is the third ship belonging to the Delta Tankers Company to be attacked by the Houthis this month (August 2024).
Since November Past (2023) The Houthis begin launching drone and missile attacks on the Red Sea in what they say is solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza war. During more than 150 attacks, they sank two ships, captured another, and killed at least three sailors.