Under the protection of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, the Greek-owned tanker Sounion was successfully towed to a safe area without any reported oil spill.

The completion of this phase of the operation is the result of a comprehensive approach and close collaboration among all involved parties committed to preventing an environmental disaster that could affect the entire region.

As stated in a release, “acting as a reliable provider of maritime security for the EU, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES continues to contribute to the freedom of navigation in the area of operations and to the protection of seafarers’ lives and global public goods.”