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Khaleej Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Saudi authorities rescue Indian from Houthi-attacked ship in Red Sea
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia expressed its gratitude to authorities in the Kingdom for rescuing an Indian national who was aboard the merchant vessel Eternity C, which recently sank in the Red Sea after a hostile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Augustin Dassayan was working as a security guard aboard the ship and he was safely evacuated, thanks to the quick efforts of the Saudi authorities. The mission shared a post on X confirming that Dassayan was safely brought to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, along with other survivors. "A team from the Indian Consulate in Jeddah met him, ensured his well-being, and facilitated his return to India," the Embassy said in the post. "We thank the Saudi authorities @KSAMOFA for their support and assistance in the matter," the mission added. According to Reuters, the Greek operator of the vessel, Cosmoship Management, confirmed that 10 crew members have been rescued so far, while 10 others remain missing. The Eternity C was the second Greek-owned ship to be attacked and sunk by the Iran-backed Houthis last week. The attack is part of the group's continuing attempts to disrupt global shipping through the Red Sea, which is a crucial trade route for oil and other commodities.
LBCI
09-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Yemen's Houthis claim recent deadly Red Sea attack on merchant ship
Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility Wednesday for a deadly attack earlier this week that sank a merchant vessel -- the second ship to be hit in less than 24 hours as the rebels resume their campaign in the key waterway. "The naval force of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the ship (ETERNITY C)," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and saying the vessel was headed towards Eilat in Israel. AFP
The National
11-05-2025
- The National
UK maritime officials report collision in Arabian Gulf
The UK's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a boat colliding with a ship in the Arabian Gulf about 150km north-west of Jebel Ali in the Arabian Gulf on Sunday. It said a small craft struck a vessel and began trying to hit other ships in the area, before its crew transferred on to another small boat. The report was posted by UKMTO at 4.15pm. "Merchant vessel remained on scene for some time before proceeding to next port of call," UKMTO's report said, referring to its own ship. It said the merchant vessel then received a barrage of messages from a group claiming to be local authorities, requesting the crew to stop and enable representatives of the claimed authority to board the UKMTO's ship. All crew are safe and well. The incident has not been confirmed by UAE authorities. "Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," a statement said. VHF radios allow communication between boats, marinas and coastguards.
