UN finishes removing oil from decaying Yemen tanker

The UN has previously warned that even with its cargo removed, the Safer "will pose a residual environmental threat, holding viscous oil residue and remaining at risk of breaking apart".

Oil from the tanker FSO Safer (L) is transferred to the UN purchased vessel Nautica, in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen's contested western province of Hodeida on July 25, 2023. (Credit: AFP)