Greek Tanker Crew Rescued After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The crew of the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion was rescued by the EU's Red Sea naval mission after an attack by Iran-aligned Houthi militants. The attack caused a fire and loss of engine power. The Greek Shipping Minister condemned the act as a violation of international law.

The crew of a Greek-flagged oil tanker attacked in the Red Sea was rescued by the EU's Red Sea naval mission on Wednesday. An official from the mission confirmed that the Sounion, operated by Delta Tankers, faced multiple projectile attacks, leading to a fire onboard and loss of engine power.

The EU mission, responding to a call from the shipping company, dispatched a unit to rescue the crew, comprising two Russians and 23 Filipinos. They also neutralized an unmanned surface vehicle that posed a threat to the tanker. The incident occurred off Yemen's Hodeidah port amid ongoing hostilities from Houthi militants aligning with Palestine.

Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianidis condemned the attack as a serious threat to international shipping. Recent Houthi attacks have targeted multiple vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade routes through the Suez Canal and raising security concerns for maritime operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)