Following the attack on the Eternity C cargo ship by Yemen's Houthis, search efforts are underway for remaining crew members. At least three fatalities have been reported, alongside a severe injury to a crew member. This incident marks the second cargo ship sunk by the Houthis within a week, raising alarms over regional maritime security.
Ongoing Search for Survivors After Houthis Attack Cargo Ships in Red Sea
Ongoing Search for Survivors After Houthis Attack Cargo Ships in Red Sea
Six crew members rescued from the Eternity C while international tensions rise as Houthis continue assaults on maritime vessels.
The recent escalation in maritime violence off the coast of Yemen has resulted in the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, prompting immediate search and rescue operations. A European naval mission reports that six crew members have been rescued from the Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged vessel Eternity C, which was attacked in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The operation continued overnight following the incident on Monday, which left at least three crew members dead and injuries among others.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Eternity C was hit by rocket-propelled grenades launched from small boats, resulting in significant damage and loss of propulsion. The Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting the ship, alleging it was en route to Israel. Reports from the US embassy indicate that the Houthis kidnapped several surviving crew members during the attack, sparking demands for their immediate release.
Authorities from the Philippines have revealed that 21 of the crew were Filipino nationals, with one Russian crew member critically wounded in the incident. This attack is the second within a week, following a similar assault on another cargo ship, Magic Seas, which was sunk by Houthi missiles and drones. Fortunately, all 22 crew members aboard that vessel were safely rescued.
The Houthis have escalated their attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting approximately 70 vessels since November amidst claims of supporting Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. They have sunk four ships, taken another hostage, and are accountable for multiple crew casualties.
Responding to the latest attacks, the EU's naval mission in the Red Sea, Operation Aspides, is coordinating international efforts towards a response. Reports indicate that six castaway crew members were located and saved, with ongoing searches for the remaining crew members continuing. A maritime security firm also shared footage of the dramatic rescue, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by those at sea.
The US Department of State condemned the attacks, warning they represent ongoing threats to maritime security and freedom of navigation in the region. Diplomatic calls for action have intensified, with the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization asserting that the attacks constitute violations of international law.
As rescue operations persist and international tensions remain high, the fate of the missing crew members and the implications of these attacks on maritime safety continue to unfold.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Eternity C was hit by rocket-propelled grenades launched from small boats, resulting in significant damage and loss of propulsion. The Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting the ship, alleging it was en route to Israel. Reports from the US embassy indicate that the Houthis kidnapped several surviving crew members during the attack, sparking demands for their immediate release.
Authorities from the Philippines have revealed that 21 of the crew were Filipino nationals, with one Russian crew member critically wounded in the incident. This attack is the second within a week, following a similar assault on another cargo ship, Magic Seas, which was sunk by Houthi missiles and drones. Fortunately, all 22 crew members aboard that vessel were safely rescued.
The Houthis have escalated their attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting approximately 70 vessels since November amidst claims of supporting Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. They have sunk four ships, taken another hostage, and are accountable for multiple crew casualties.
Responding to the latest attacks, the EU's naval mission in the Red Sea, Operation Aspides, is coordinating international efforts towards a response. Reports indicate that six castaway crew members were located and saved, with ongoing searches for the remaining crew members continuing. A maritime security firm also shared footage of the dramatic rescue, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by those at sea.
The US Department of State condemned the attacks, warning they represent ongoing threats to maritime security and freedom of navigation in the region. Diplomatic calls for action have intensified, with the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization asserting that the attacks constitute violations of international law.
As rescue operations persist and international tensions remain high, the fate of the missing crew members and the implications of these attacks on maritime safety continue to unfold.
