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The Hindu
21 hours ago
- The Hindu
Missing Keralite found safe after Houthi attack in Red Sea
The family of Anilkumar Raveendran, a 52-year-old security officer from Pathiyoor in Alappuzha, who went missing after a cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea following an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on July 7, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Anilkumar contacted his family and informed them that he is currently in a hotel under the control of Yemeni government forces. His family said that he first contacted them in the early hours of Friday and again on Friday evening. He told them that he was initially rescued by a fishing vessel and later handed over to the Yemen Coast Guard. Efforts to bring him back to Kerala are under way with the help of the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the family added. The vessel, MV Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, was en route to the Israeli port of Eilat when it came under attack. At the time, the ship had a crew of 25 on board, including nationals from India, the Philippines, Russia and Greece. Four crew members were killed in the attack. Ten others, including another Keralite identified as Augustine of Parasala in Thiruvananthapuram, were rescued.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ex-army man missing after Houthi strike on cargo vessel
ALAPPUZHA: A Kayamkulam native posted as security officer has been missing since July 7 after Houthi rebels attacked and sunk the cargo ship he was on in the Red Sea. Anilkumar Raveendran, 52, of Pathiyoor is among the 12 crew members of Liberia-flagged M V Eternity C who are missing since the attack. One other Keralite crew member, Augustine from Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram, was rescued along with six others by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). Anilkumar, a retired Indian Army officer, last contacted his family via phone on July 6, a day before the attack and told them the ship was heading towards the Red Sea. The family is now frantically seeking information about his whereabouts. Anilkumar's wife Sreeja, who was officially informed about his disappearance by the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, has reached out to the Union government as well as Alappuzha MP K C Venugopal urging immediate intervention to locate and rescue her husband.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Keralite missing after Houthi rebels attack cargo ship in Red Sea
A Keralite hailing from Pathiyoor, near Kayamkulam, in Alappuzha has been reported missing after a cargo vessel sank in Red Sea following an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on July 7. The missing person has been identified as Anilkumar Raveendran, 52, a security officer. According to family members, Mr. Anilkumar last contacted them over the phone on July 6. Since the attack, the family has received no communication and is desperately seeking information about his whereabouts. The vessel, MV Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, was en route to the Israeli port of Eilat when it came under attack. At the time, the ship had a crew of 25 onboard, including nationals from India, the Philippines, Russia and Greece. Four crew members were killed in the attack. Ten others, including another Keralite identified as Augustine of Parasala in Thiruvananthapuram, were rescued. Eleven crew members, including Mr. Anilkumar, are still missing. On Thursday, Sheeja, Mr. Anilkumar's wife, visited Augustine. 'We do not know what happened to my husband after the attack. He and others reportedly jumped into the sea and floated for several hours. Mr. Augustine and a few others were rescued by a team, but my husband and 10 others remain missing. We fear they may be in the custody of Houthi rebels,' Ms. Sheeja said. Mr. Anilkumar had joined the shipping firm after retiring from the Indian Army, where he served for 19 years. The family has sought the help of the Union and State governments to locate him.
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Filipino Times
8 Filipino Seafarers Attacked in Red Sea Return Safely Home, Gov't Extends Full Support
Eight Filipino seafarers from the MV Eternity C, who were caught in two Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea earlier this month, have arrived safely in the Philippines. They landed at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City on July 16, 2025, via flight SV870. Their homecoming was facilitated through the coordinated efforts of various Philippine agencies, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive. The seafarers had been working on a Greek-managed cargo vessel when it was attacked on July 7 and 8. Support teams from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Philippine Consulate in Jeddah ensured their safety and immediate assistance prior to repatriation. The returning seafarers will receive financial aid, medical care, and reintegration support from the DMW's AKSYON Fund, OWWA, DSWD, DOH, DOTr, and TESDA to help them transition back to life with their families.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- GMA Network
8 Pinoy crew members of MV Eternity C arrived home — Palace
Eight of the 21 Filipino crew members of the MV Eternity C, which was attached by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, arrived in Manila on Wednesday. This development was announced by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro at Thursday's press briefing. According to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), they arrived via flight SV870 at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City. They were welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and other government executives. The seafarers were among the crew members of the MV Eternity C, which was attacked twice by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last July 7 and 8. The Eternity C had 22 crew members on board, comprised of one Russian and 21 Filipino crew members. Reuters earlier reported that three guards were also on the vessel. Last Saturday, the DMW said it was verifying reports that three Filipino crew members were killed during the attack. Search and rescue operations were conducted for the remaining 13 Filipino seafarers. The Department of Foreign Affairs had said two Filipino seafarers aboard the MV Eternity C were "most likely" killed. The DMW has suspended the license of the principal and manning agency of the 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the ill-fated ship. Meanwhile, the eight returning Filipino crew members were provided with immediate assistance and support from the coordinated efforts of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Team and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The crew members also received financial assistance through the DMW's AKSYON Fund, OWWA's Emergency Repatriation Fund, and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); medical care from the Department of Health (DOH); assistance from the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) under the Department of Transportation (DOTR); and comprehensive reintegration support from the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and other members of the National Reintegration Network for their smooth transition as well as for their productive and sustainable reintegration back with their families. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
