Another Greek-owned vessel sailing off the coast of Yemen has come under attack by Houthi militants, just a day after their assault on a Liberia-flagged cargo ship also managed by a Greek company.
According to sources from the Greek Ministry of Shipping, no Greek nationals were among the crew on board.
The latest attack targeted a second Liberia-flagged ship, which was struck by drones and armed assailants using small boats near the port of Hodeidah.
A spokesperson for the ship’s management company stated, as reported by the Athens News Agency, that two crew members were seriously injured and two others are currently missing. The vessel was also carrying armed security personnel at the time of the assault.
The company representative added that communication with the ship has proven difficult, as the vessel’s communication systems were damaged during the attack.
No Greek Sailors on Board
Greek shipping ministry sources confirmed that there were no Greek sailors among the crew. The ship is managed by a Greek company based in Piraeus, but the crew consists of Filipino nationals.
The escalation of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea has raised alarm across the global maritime industry, with Greek-owned ships repeatedly being targeted due to their major presence in international shipping lanes.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and the shipping company is reportedly working with international naval forces to locate the missing seafarers and ensure the safety of the rest of the crew.
