The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, that it received a report of an incident at sea. The incident's location was given as 64 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen.
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A commercial ship was struck by unidentified projectiles in the Red Sea, near Yemen, prompting measures to contain the damage. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed no injuries on board, as the ship continued its journey. The area has seen repeated Houthi rebel attacks, escalating risks to navigation and global trade.
The Greek-flagged oil tanker *Sounion*, previously attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels and abandoned by its crew, is now adrift and ablaze in the Red Sea. This escalation raises significant environmental and navigational concerns as the vessel carries 150,000 tons of crude oil. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and underscores the potential for the conflict to further threaten global trade and security.
The Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new type of Houthi attack involving manned small boats targeting a Greek-owned tanker, the Delta Blue, in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The attackers, using RPGs, approached the vessel about 45 nautical miles south of Mokha, but the ship and crew were unharmed. Maritime security authorities are investigating the incident, and UKMTO advises heightened vigilance for ships in the Red Sea.
A Greek-managed merchant vessel was struck by a missile 125 nautical miles east of Yemen's port of Aden. Despite initial concerns, no fires, water ingress, or oil leaks were reported, and all crew members are safe. The vessel, identified as the MV GROTON, is continuing to its next port. Earlier, U.S. Central Command announced the destruction of a Houthi missile and launcher in Yemen. If the Houthis claim responsibility, it would mark their first act since a recent retaliatory airstrike by Israel.
Private Greek station Skai TV released a video on Friday evening showing the recent Houthi…