The Ministry of Fisheries in Sana’a warned of an environmental disaster as a result of sinking of an oil tanker in the port of Aden, which is under the control of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC).
In a statement, the ministry confirmed that the dilapidated ship “Coral” sank in the anchorage area of the port of Aden, causing a leakage of around 100 metric tons of diesel, which may lead to the death of tons of fish and marine life off the coast of Aden.
“The sinking of the ship is considered a serious threat to the environment and marine life in the region, affecting the food source and income for a large segment of citizens in Aden,” the statement read.
The statement condemned the negligence and disregard of port management for the disaster of the ship, and its failure to take any measures so far to limit its effects on the environment and marine resources.
“There are over 10 other dilapidated ships threatening to sinking off the coast of Aden, which have become ticking time bombs threatening the marine environment and the infrastructure of the port of Aden, which only serves the ambitions of the Emirati occupation,” the statement read.
The ministry called for taking necessary measures to address the oil spill and protect the marine environment in Aden, warning of the danger of sinking of other ships, which threatens to repeat and expand the size of the disaster and destroy the marine environment.
It further called on all activists and media outlets to shed light on this danger and the need to take action to protect the environment and marine life in the port of Aden.
