Athens-based shipping company Okeanis Eco Tankers has reported that one of its tankers is safe following a failed attack by explosives-laden drones while it was in Yemeni waters late last week, reads Baird Maritime.
Failed drone attack
The Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker had called for loading at the port of Ash Shihr in Yemen when there were two “drone-driven explosions” in close proximity to the ship in the afternoon (local time) of Friday, October 21.
Okeanis clarified that neither explosion impacted the vessel. All the crew are safe, there was no damage to the vessel, and no pollution has been detected. The vessel‘s master subsequently brought the tanker out of the port and into international waters.
Precautionary measures taken
Okeanis added that all necessary precautionary measures were duly taken beforehand and during the incident. The relevant authorities have also been kept closely informed, as required.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebel militia has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding that it was a warning directed at the Saudi-supported Yemeni government for the latter’s oil exportation activities.
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Source: Baird Maritime
