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On February 18, Houthi militants in the Red Sea allegedly escalated their attacks on commercial vessels, with a cargo ship sustaining damage from a nearby explosion, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
In the first incident report issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) at 21:00 UTC on February 18, the agency received reports of an incident 35 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The ship's captain reported an explosion near the vessel, causing damage. All crew members are reported to be safe, and military authorities are currently investigating.
Four hours later, UKMTO stated in a second incident report that military authorities reported the crew had abandoned the ship, and assistance was being provided on-site.
Approaching 02:00 UTC on February 19, UKMTO confirmed in a third incident report that all crew members were safe. The vessel was anchored and stopped, with military authorities still providing assistance on-site.
The UK maritime security company Ambrey disclosed more information about the incident. The organization stated on Sunday that an open cargo ship flying the Belize flag, registered in the UK, and operated by Lebanon, had reportedly come under attack in the Mandeb Strait.
"At the time of the attack, the ship was en route from Hodeidah, Yemen, to Varna, Bulgaria. The vessel briefly slowed from 10 knots to 6 knots off course and contacted the Djibouti Navy before returning to its previous heading and speed."
According to Ambrey, the ship was carrying partial cargo, but the specific goods being transported are currently unclear.
Several international media outlets, including the Associated Press, have linked the involved cargo ship to the vessel named "Rubymar."
Meanwhile, on the morning of February 19 local time in Yemen, Houthi armed forces spokesperson Yahya Sarea announced in a statement that Houthi forces had targeted the British vessel "Red Ruby" (Rubymar) with a missile, claiming severe damage to the ship and the risk of sinking in the Gulf of Aden.
On February 18, Houthi militants in the Red Sea allegedly escalated their attacks on commercial vessels, with a cargo ship sustaining damage from a nearby explosion, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
In the first incident report issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) at 21:00 UTC on February 18, the agency received reports of an incident 35 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The ship's captain reported an explosion near the vessel, causing damage. All crew members are reported to be safe, and military authorities are currently investigating.
Four hours later, UKMTO stated in a second incident report that military authorities reported the crew had abandoned the ship, and assistance was being provided on-site.
Approaching 02:00 UTC on February 19, UKMTO confirmed in a third incident report that all crew members were safe. The vessel was anchored and stopped, with military authorities still providing assistance on-site.
The UK maritime security company Ambrey disclosed more information about the incident. The organization stated on Sunday that an open cargo ship flying the Belize flag, registered in the UK, and operated by Lebanon, had reportedly come under attack in the Mandeb Strait.
"At the time of the attack, the ship was en route from Hodeidah, Yemen, to Varna, Bulgaria. The vessel briefly slowed from 10 knots to 6 knots off course and contacted the Djibouti Navy before returning to its previous heading and speed."
According to Ambrey, the ship was carrying partial cargo, but the specific goods being transported are currently unclear.
Several international media outlets, including the Associated Press, have linked the involved cargo ship to the vessel named "Rubymar."
Meanwhile, on the morning of February 19 local time in Yemen, Houthi armed forces spokesperson Yahya Sarea announced in a statement that Houthi forces had targeted the British vessel "Red Ruby" (Rubymar) with a missile, claiming severe damage to the ship and the risk of sinking in the Gulf of Aden.
