What Crew Members Say About Minoan-Courage

The bulk carrier 'Minoan Courage' has successfully navigated to the Gulf of Suez following a missile strike by Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen. Remarkably, the vessel managed to distance itself from the perilous area using its own propulsion system. Fortunately, all Filipino crew members aboard the ship were unharmed during this alarming incident. Reports suggest that the Houthis targeted the Greek-owned bulk carrier while in pursuit of another vessel, resulting in a single missile hitting the aft starboard side of the 'Minoan Courage.' This event underscores the ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.

On October 1, 2024, two maritime vessels faced hostile attacks in the Red Sea, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. The first vessel, the 'Minoan Courage,' was on its journey from Duqm to Suez when it was struck approximately 97 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah. Initial investigations indicate that the vessel may have been targeted by a missile. Shortly before this incident, the tanker 'Cordelia Moon' was also attacked, becoming the first ship in 29 days to experience such hostility from Houthi militants. In the early hours, a rogue uncrewed surface vessel (USV) collided with the tanker around 64 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, resulting in a punctured ballast tank on the port side and the vessel taking on water. Fortunately, the crew aboard the 'Cordelia Moon' was reported to be unharmed. These incidents raise concerns over maritime safety in this crucial shipping lane.

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