UAE rescues 22 from ship following Red Sea attack
UAE officials have confirmed the rescue of the crew aboard the Houthi-attacked vessel, which was attacked in the Red Sea, The National via Reuters reported on July 7th.
The attack was carried out on July 6th, with the Magic Seas being a common type of target for the Houthis. Maghrebi, along with Middle East Eye via Reuters, reported on July 7th the details of the incident, explaining how the attack spanned four hours and involved back-and-forth gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, sea drones, and missiles.
Due to a fire on the ship, the 22-man crew had to summon a distress call and evacuate. The Safeem Prism, operated by Abu Dhabi Ports Group, responded to the distress call and rescued the entire crew, including its security personnel.
The Safeem Prism brought the crew to Djibouti, where the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority confirmed “they disembarked in good health, safe and secure.”
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said: “The rescue operation was carried out in close coordination with specialised maritime authorities, including UKMTO and the relevant international organisations, in accordance with the highest standards of safety and emergency response.”
The ministry also detailed its “humanitarian solidarity with all nations in addressing the increasing challenges in strategic waterways.”
Despite the ceasefire agreed upon between the Houthis and the US, as reported by Maghrebi.org on May 7th, ships linked to Israel continue to be a target in the Red Sea. This latest incident acts as another symbol of hostility in an already conflict-plagued region.
The National, Reuters, Maghrebi.org, Middle East Eye
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