CHIOS LION

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Tankler losing oil after attack

After the attack of Houthi terrorists 97 nautical miles northwest of the port city of Hodeidah on July 15, the 'Chios Lion was losing oil. The spill was estimated to be 220 kilometers long and formed 106 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, in the Red Sea near the marine protected area off the coast of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, on July 16, which corresponded to the location of the attack on the "Chios Lion". Photo: https://x.com/ceobs_org/status/1813531845524677002

Houthis allegedly attacked three ships

On July 15, 2024, The Houthi terrorists claimed to have targeted three vessels, the 'Bentley I', carrying vegetable oil from Russia to Shanghai, 'Chios Lion' and 'Olvia' with booby-trapped boats, ballistic missiles and drones. The 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion' were sailing in the Red Sea, the 'Olvia' in the Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. Central Command has confirmed the attacks on the 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion'. The 'Bentley I' was attacked by three surface vessels, two small boats, and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). The vessel was again targeted by an anti-ship ballistic missile. The 'Chios Lion'' was attacked using an unmanned surface vessel, which hit the ship at port side, and was heavily damaged. No crew members were injured in the incident, which occurred 97 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah. The damage on the tanker was being assessed with a potential oil spill also being considered. While originally headed south, the vessel turned around and headed north out of the threat area following the attack. Report with photo and video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-tanker-reverses-course-after-being-damaged-in-houthi-attack

Arrested tanker sold

The "Brightoil Lion", which was arrested in Singapore on Dec 27, 2018, was sold on June 20, 2019. The ship has been remained "Chios Lion" and remained stationary on the Singapore East Anchorage as of June 25.