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On July 7, the European Union expressed its strong condemnation of the attack by Houthi terrorists on the 'Magic Seas', which was sailing near the Yemeni coast, warning of the serious implications for global trade, regional security, and the environment. The EU External Action Service "strongly" denounced this act by the Islamist group, noting that it "endangered the lives of the crew (...) and entailed the risk of a major ecological catastrophe in the region, as the vessel is currently adrift and at risk of sinking." It also noted that Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea "directly threaten regional peace and stability, world trade, and freedom of navigation as a global public good." Furthermore, they "may have a negative impact on the already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen," urging an immediate cessation of these attacks. On the other hand, Brussels has cited the United Nations Security Council's "repeated demands" for the rebels to immediately halt these actions. The European Union's Atalanta naval mission, tasked with combating piracy in the Indian Ocean, was responsible for the rescue of the 22 crew members of the 'Magic Seas'. Yahya Sari, the group's military spokesman, stated that the vessel in question "has completely sunk in the depths of the sea" after the attack, carried out "in response to the company's repeated violations of the ban on entry to occupied Palestinian ports." The ship, according to a video which now emerged, in fact seems to have sunk. The footage shows rising smoke, shattered glass, and water flooding the ship as crew members scramble for safety. The ship suffered severe damage from unmanned boats, missiles, and drones. Despite return fire from onboard guards, the ship began sinking soon after the assault. Reports with photos and video: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/dramatic-inside-video-chaos-aboard-ship-magic-seas-after-houthi-attack-red-sea-crisis/videoshow/122309321.cms https://www.firstpost.com/world/another-ship-attacked-in-red-sea-day-after-houthis-claimed-to-have-sunk-bulk-carrier-13904179.html https://gcaptain.com/houthi-video-shows-sinking-of-m-v-magic-seas-in-red-sea/ https://x.com/i/status/1942623337512894739

On June 28, 2025, at 12.55 a.m. the 'CMA CGM Africa Three', en route from Tanjung Pelapas to Pointe des Galets with an ETA as of July 12, was boarded by five perpetraotrs, armed with knives in pos. 1° 4.89' N 103° 42.93' E. while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait. No injuries were reported, but the intruders stole engine spares

The Houthi militants in Yemen issued a statement claiming that the 'Magic Seas' sank on July 7 in the Red Sea, less than 24 hours after it was attacked. They provided details on a coordinated and prolonged attack on the vessel as they promised to continue the blockade of all shipping associated with Israel. There is no independent confirmation of the sinking of the 'Magic Seas', but the Houthis claim to have audio and video of the sinking, which has not yet been released. In the past, the group has also prematurely claimed sinking ships. The vessel was managed by Allseas Marine of Greece. EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta issued a statement confirming the details of the evacuation of the crew 51 nautical miles southwest of Hudaydah. It had coordinated the rescue of the 22 crew from the vessel. They abandon ship into a life raft and were picked up by the passing containership 'Safeen Prism'. It coordinated with the Djibouti Coast Guard to ensure the crew’s disembarkation. The 22 seafarers included one Romanian, one Vietnamese, and 20 Filipino nationals. The Houthis claimed to have used two unmanned boats, five ballistic missiles, and three drones in a coordinated and prolonged attack on the Magic Seas. The armed guards aboard the vessel reported gunshots and rocket-propelled grenades in the first assault and had returned fire. The guards were able to destroy two of the explosive-laden drone boats. Atalanta confirmed there was a fire aboard the vessel, while the company told the UK Maritime Trade Operations that the vessel was taking on water when the crew abandoned ship.

On July 4, 2025, at 10.50 p.m. the Modigliani', en route from Sao Francisco do Sul to Machong with an ETA as of July 11, was boarded by five perpetraotrs, armed with gun like objects, in pos. 1° 4.85' N 103° 42.94' E. while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait. No injuries were reported, and nothing was reported stolen.

The Houthi attack on the 'Eternity C' has cost the life of four civilian crew members, after one more injured crew member had died on board. The deaths on the bulk carrier the first involving shipping in the Red Sea since June 2024, have brought the total number of seafarers killed in attacks on vessels plying the Red Sea to eight. An official with Aspides, the European Union’s mission assigned to help protect Red Sea shipping, said at least two other crew members were injured. Liberia’s shipping delegation had told a United Nations meeting earlier that two crew members had been killed. The ship was attacked with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades fired from manned speed boats. It was adrift and listing. Two maritime security firms, including Greece-based Diaplous, are preparing to mount a rescue mission for the crew trapped on the vessel, which has started going down by the stern. Houthi boats had returned for a fourth attack on July 8. The ship's lifeboats have been destroyed, leaving the crew unable to abandon ship. No warships were present in the vicinity to respond, and nearby good Samaritans have been unable to assist because of the continued threat of an attack. A private attempt to rescue the crerw was under way, with participation from maritime risk firm Diaplous and the security contractor Ambrey. The objective was to bring the survivors to safety and to recover the bodies of the victims. The chief engineer is reportedly among the deceased, along with an oiler and an engineering cadet. One of the injured, an electrician, has lost a leg. Several people on board were now in the water in life jackets. At least six people have been rescued so far by he Greece-based maritime security firm Diaplous, among them five Filipinos and one Indian out of the 22-member crew and three-member security team, including one Greek and one Indian, who was one of those rescued. Reports with photos: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/three-seafarers-dead-in-houthi-attack-on-greek-owned-bulker https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3071vp2d8yos