MV Chios Lion

Bryan Flowers

usv strike · 2024-07-15 · Red Sea (central red sea)

Date: 2024-07-15
Region: Red Sea
Vessel: MV Chios Lion
IMO: 9296779
Flag: LBR
Vessel type: tanker
Incident type: usv strike
Outcome: salvaged
Casualties: none

Summary

The Liberia-flagged Greek-owned crude tanker Chios Lion was hit by a Houthi water-borne uncrewed surface vessel in the central Red Sea. The strike opened a substantial hull breach at the engine room area and started a fire. Crew abandoned ship and were rescued. The vessel drifted with residual crude cargo aboard. Salvage was contracted and towing to safe waters commenced under EU NAVFOR ASPIDES escort.

Source

Reporting organisation: EU NAVFOR ASPIDES

https://www.eunavfor.eu/aspides

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