On Thursday, three maritime security sources confirmed that a rescue operation was underway for the crew aboard a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag, which had been abandoned near the port of Hodeidah at the Red Sea, reports Reuters.
Red Sea rescue operation
The number of crew members on board and the accident’s cause were unknown. One source said that the crew was forced to leave the vessel because of engine problems. One source claimed that an explosion had occurred inside the ship.
Since November 2023, Houthi forces aligned with Iran have attacked international shipping near Yemen in solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza War between Hamas & Israel. It was not clear whether the latest shipping accident was connected to Houthi activities.
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Source: Reuters
