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A Burning Oil Tanker's Rescue: Navigating Conflict and Environmental Risks

In a significant development, salvagers have successfully towed the Greek-flagged oil tanker, Sounion, away from the shores of Yemen, averting a potential environmental disaster. The tanker, which had been under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, was safely moved to a secure location, preventing any......

Urgent Salvage Operation Underway to Avert Red Sea Oil Spill Catastrophe

Efforts are underway to prevent a potential environmental disaster as a Greek-owned and flagged tanker, MV Sounion, targeted by Houthi rebels, risks spilling around one million barrels of oil into the Red Sea. The vessel was abandoned by its crew off the coast of Oman after being struck on 21 August......

Red Sea Tanker Leaks Oil After Attack, Pentagon Reports

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion, which was struck by Yemen’s Houthis last week, remains ablaze in the Red Sea and is now reportedly leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesman.  The Sounion, targeted by multiple projectiles off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, was carrying......

Greek Oil Tanker Ablaze in Red Sea After Multiple Attacks: Crew Safe, Ship Adrift

In a dramatic escalation of maritime tensions, a Greek-flagged oil tanker, the Sounion, came under siege in the Red Sea on Wednesday morning. The vessel, carrying a crew of 25, was subjected to multiple attacks, leaving it engulfed in flames and drifting helplessly in international waters. The incident......

Suspected Houthis Target a Third Vessel in the Red Sea

The Red Sea has become a focal point of international tension as Yemen's Houthi rebels allegedly targeted a ship on Tuesday. This incident marks the third in a series of assaults linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, further disrupting the vital maritime trade route and intensifying concerns......

Tanger Med Port on Course for Unprecedented Traffic Surge in 2024

Morocco's premier port defies global disruptions, sets sights on new milestones. In a year marked by global supply chain turbulence and security concerns, Morocco's Tanger Med Port is not just weathering the storm but thriving. The port is set to exceed its nominal processing capacity of nine......

Tanger Med: Morocco's Port Emerges Strong Amid Crisis in the Red Sea

As the security crisis in the Red Sea continues to disrupt global maritime transport, Morocco finds itself in an advantageous position, courtesy of its port, Tanger Med. With the escalation of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the region, prompting numerous vessels to reroute via the Cape of Good......

Ethiopia-Somaliland Pact Triggers Emergency Arab League Meeting

In response to a contentious pact between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the Arab League has swiftly convened an emergency meeting scheduled for next week. Chaired by Morocco, this high-level gathering will unite foreign ministers to address the potential repercussions of the diplomatic move. The urgency......

Red Sea Attacks Drive Up Asia-Morocco Shipping Costs by 60-100%

A recent surge in attacks on commercial ships transiting the Red Sea has prompted shipping companies to impose substantial surcharges on Asia-Morocco cargo routes over the past three weeks. According to Rachid Tahiri, president of Morocco's Association of Freight Forwarders, rates for a standard......