Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier “Lycavitos” in the Gulf of Aden.
According to Reuters, the Houthis asserted that the targeted bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden was British. Helikon Shipping Enterprises, managing the vessel with offices in London, Athens, and Dalian, China, responded, stating the vessel was Greek-owned.
On February 15, the UKMTO reported an explosion near a vessel around 85 nautical miles east of Aden on the same day. Furthermore, Ambrey reported the ship suffered minor damage from an explosive projectile about 100 nautical miles east of Yemen’s port city of Aden.
Ambrey also confirmed crew members were unharmed, and damage from shrapnel was contained to the vessel.
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The security firm cautioned other vessels due to multiple Houthi attacks on the same day and some vessels being targeted multiple times.
To remind, industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have issued security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Generally, Red Sea attacks have been troubling the maritime industry. Many shipping companies have opted for different routes, avoiding the Red Sea area. Consequently, the global supply chain has been facing turmoil and disruption.
