A drone attack off the coast of Yemen injured two crew members and left two missing from the Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C. The attack occurred 50 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah and marks the second assault by Houthi militants on merchant vessels since November 2024. The ship had 22 crew members, mainly from the Philippines and one Russian. Although armed security guards were present, the vessel did not request protection from the naval force. Earlier, the Houthis claimed responsibility for another attack on the MV Magic Seas, which sank, forcing the crew to abandon ship and be rescued by passing vessels.
The attack involved drone strikes and speedboats, resulting in two crew members wounded and two missing, showcasing the ongoing threats in the region.
The Greek-operated bulk carrier, Eternity C, was attacked 50 nautical miles from Hodeidah, marking the second Houthi assault on merchant vessels since late 2024.
Despite the vessel being adrift after the attack, there was no request for escort from the naval force, raising concerns about maritime security.
The earlier attack on the MV Magic Seas involved gunfire and missiles, resulting in damage that led to the crew abandoning the ship, highlighting vulnerability.
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