Houthi Naval Forces Intercept and Sink Bulk Carrier Eternity C

Houthi Naval Operations

• ⚓ Yemen naval forces issued repeated warnings to the bulk carrier Eternity C to stop for security checks.
• ⚠️ The vessel was instructed to decrease speed and stop immediately for its own safety and the crew's safety.
• 🚢 The Houthi forces stated that failure to comply would result in the ship's captain bearing all responsibility.

Vessel Response and Outcome

• 🚢 The Eternity C identified itself as "Magic Seas" and stated it was engaged in lawful passage, requesting not to be impeded.
• 🚨 Despite repeated warnings and instructions, the vessel reportedly did not stop.
• 💥 The transcript implies a confrontation occurred after the vessel ignored warnings, leading to its sinking.

Maritime Security Incident

• 🌊 The incident involved a drone and speedboat attack, resulting in the sinking of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier.
• 💔 Four seafarers were reported killed in the attack, marking the first shipping fatalities in the Red Sea since June 2024.