Greek-flagged vessel Sounion reported attack in the Red Sea off Yemen

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Oil products tanker Sounion reported being attacked by two small boats and struck by three projectiles in the Red Sea off Yemen on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

There were no Greeks among the 25 crew members onboard which are all in good health. The Greek-flagged vessel has reportedly lost the ability to manoeuvre, UKMTO added.

The vessel reported being approached by two small craft with approximately 15 people onboard and said there was a brief exchange of small arms fire, UKMTO said.

The exchange took place 77 nautical miles (142 km) west of Yemen’s port of Hodeidah, it said.

British security firm Ambrey separately reported an incident in the same area, but did not provide further details.
Delta Tankers, company operating the tanker, was not immediately available for comment, according to Reuters newsagency.

Source: ANA – MPA

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