Second attempt to tow burning oil tanker out of Red Sea danger zone set to start

EU naval force has said it will provide protection to the commercial salvage operation

Salvage operation was due to start on Friday to tow the stricken tanker Sounion in the Red Sea. — Salvage operation was due to start on Friday to tow the stricken tanker Sounion in the Red Sea.Photo: EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/REUTERS/SCANPIX

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Published 13 September 2024, 13:45Updated 13 September 2024, 13:45