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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: MV SOUNION update

28.08.2024 Press and information team - EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES

The M/V SOUNION has been on fire since August 23rd.



EUNAVFOR ASPIDES operating assets in the area have reported that there are fires detected in several locations on the main deck of the vessel. There’s no oil spill, and the ship is still anchored and not drifting.

EUNAVFOR APSIDES MV SOUNION update2
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All passing vessels in the vicinity are required to proceed with utmost caution, as the M/V SOUNION poses both a navigational risk and a serious and imminent threat of regional pollution.



To avert a catastrophic environmental crisis, EU NAVAL FORCES ASPIDES, in coordination with European authorities, is assessing the situation and stands ready to facilitate any courses of action.



Successful mitigation will require close coordination and active participation of regional states.