A MARITIME incident occurred last month that is potentially dangerous not only to the seafarers on board but to the marine environment, which can impact everyone dependent on the sea for livelihood.

Houthi rebels attacked a Greek oil tanker on August 21. The footage that the Houthis released shows armed and masked fighters on the hijacked oil tanker and a person handling explosive devices, followed by five explosions on the ship. The attack caused the Sounion tanker to catch fire and experience an engine power cut.

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