Salvage Operation to Recover Stranded Greek Oil Tanker in Red Sea

A Greek oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi militants is set to be salvaged. The mission is expected to begin within 48 hours and is complicated by explosives rigged by the Houthis. The ship, carrying 1 million barrels of oil, has been burning since August 23.

A salvage operation to recover a Greek registered oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi militants is expected to start in the coming days, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Sources revealed that the initial plan, agreed upon yesterday, will commence the operation within 48 hours. However, the procedure is anticipated to be complex, as Houthis have rigged the vessel with explosives.

The 900-foot Sounion, carrying approximately 1 million barrels of oil, has been ablaze since August 23. Despite the extensive damage, the Iran-aligned militants have agreed to allow salvage crews to tow the ship to safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)