Sounion gets successfully towed to safe location with no oil spill

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.

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.

source : safety4sea