The damaged tanker Sounion, attacked by the Houthis off Yemen, successfully transited the Suez Canal. The operation, managed by Ambrey and Mega Tugs, offloaded 150,000 tons of crude oil in Greece. The Canal Authority oversaw the complex operation, highlighting the challenges of towing the heavily damaged vessel without steering control.
The iconic SS United States arrived in Mobile, Alabama, ahead of schedule after being towed from Philadelphia. The vessel will be converted into the world’s largest artificial reef. Captain Mike Vinik reported a smooth journey, providing thrilling views for spectators along the coast. The project’s next phase involves extensive stripping and cleaning.
Grimaldi’s Conro Grande Brasile was towed to port after a fire in the English Channel. The crew evacuated safely as salvage tugs brought the ship to Antwerp. Boskalis’ Smit unit oversaw the operation, with scorching visible near the funnel. Another fire on Grande Congo raised concerns, prompting changes in handling hazardous cargo.
France’s Mediterranean maritime authority successfully towed the disabled product tanker, Kriti Captain, to Marseille after an engine room fire. The Greek-operated tanker, carrying 25,000 tonnes of diesel fuel, docked in Port-la-Nouvelle for offloading and inspection. No injuries were reported, and the vessel’s safe arrival in Marseille marked a crucial step in the salvage operation.
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, the Eventin, was stranded in the Baltic Sea but has been safely brought to the German island of Rügen. Carrying 100,000 tons of oil, it is being held by two tugs near the port of Sassnitz. German authorities are deciding on the next steps for the tanker.
