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Houthis Strike Greek-Owned Bulk Carrier in Red Sea, Crew Evacuates

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Published Jul 6, 2025, 11:05 PM

A Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier, the Magic Seas, was struck on 6 July while transiting northbound in the Red Sea about 51 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah, the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said. The vessel reported taking on water and caught fire, prompting its 22-strong crew to abandon ship.

Maritime-security firm Ambrey and UKMTO advisories said eight armed skiffs opened fire with small arms and rocket-propelled grenades before four explosive-laden unmanned surface vessels rammed the ship. Two drone boats were intercepted, but the remaining two, along with at least two anti-ship missiles, inflicted critical damage, leaving the 201-metre vessel sinking.

All 22 crew members—17 Filipinos, a Romanian, a Vietnamese and three Sri Lankan security guards—were rescued by the Yemeni coast guard. No casualties have been reported.

The assault is the first confirmed Houthi attack on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since December 2024, ending a seven-month lull that had encouraged some operators to resume the Suez route. More than 100 merchant ships were targeted in the rebels’ earlier campaign, which disrupted global trade and spurred multinational naval patrols.

EUNAVFOR’s Operation Aspides and UKMTO have warned vessels in the corridor to maintain heightened vigilance, while insurers and shipping lines assess whether the renewed threat will force further diversions around the Cape of Good Hope.

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The Houthis shot down the Greek cargo ship Magic Seas in the Red Sea

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🚢 Houthi attack on ship of Greek interests — MV MAGIC SEAS sinks The Liberian-flagged ship was attacked 51 nautical miles from the Yemeni port of Hodeida. There are no Greeks on the crew. #hellasjournal #Χούθι #Υεμένη

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The ship attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea is sinking, according to Greek media

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