UAE Rescues 22 Crew After Large Red Sea Attack

The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas was attacked in the Red Sea near Yemen's port of Hodeidah, suffering extensive damage from gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, sea drones, and missiles. The attack, attributed to Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants, forced the crew of 22, including security personnel, to abandon ship amid fires and flooding. The UAE, through its Safeen Prism vessel operated by AD Ports Group, along with coordination from UK Maritime Trade Operations and international maritime authorities, successfully rescued all crew members in difficult sea conditions. This incident marks a continuation of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, driven by their proclaimed solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza conflict, despite a U.S.-Houthi ceasefire deal earlier in the year. The vessel's operator confirmed the crew was unharmed and is being transported to safety, although the ship itself remains at risk of sinking. The attack has drawn condemnation from maritime industry representatives who emphasize the vulnerability of seafarers and the impact of such violence on global trade.