The Ministry of Oil appeals to the United Nations to play its role in protecting the ship Saffer

The Ministry of Oil and Minerals appealed to the United Nations, represented by its office in Yemen, to play its role in protecting the ship Saffer (floating tank) in the Red Sea from any targeting by the countries of aggression.

In a statement, the Ministry expressed its concern about the disaster and the damages to the environment, marine life, and coral reefs as a result of any diversion or targeting of the tanker, whose risks will not be only to Yemen but also to all countries bordering the Red Sea from the Bab al-Mandab to the Suez Canal.

The statement pointed out that the Ministry of Oil and Minerals sent many letters and issued the statements and demanded that the evaluation and maintenance of the ship, Saffer, be carried out.

He pointed out that the ministry continues to reiterate its appeals to the United Nations and international organizations to allow the sale of crude oil in the ship Saffer and take advantage of the revenue in the establishment of oil tanks since the ship was safer and its maintenance has stopped due to the aggression and if an oil leak occurs, it will lead to an environmental disaster in the Red Sea.

The Ministry of Oil called on the United Nations and international organizations to intervene seriously to neutralize oil installations from any targeting as vital institutions and property of the people.