Situation in the Red Sea (Houthi Thread)

TruckDriver9 · 2025-07-06T11:55:00-0500

"Magic Seas" - Liberian-flagged, Greek owned and operated bulk carrier, sailing with a load of fertilizer from China to Egypt was attack in the Red Sea. She was approached by multiple small boats whose crews engaged the ship's security team in a firefight. The merchant vessel is on fire.
Seems like a hijacking attempt gone wrong.

According to the UKMTO report, “The vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades. Armed Security Team have returned fire and situation is ongoing.”
An update said the Company Security Officer confirmed that the vessel has been struck by unknown projectiles, resulting in a fire onboard.

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack approximately 51 nautical miles southwest...

gcaptain.com

Update:
I'm seeing reports that she was also attacked with naval drones and damaged. If confirmed then she might be at risk of sinking.

TruckDriver9 · 2025-07-06T15:53:03-0500

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The bulk carrier "Magic Seas" was abandoned by her crew, she's adrift and taking water after being hit by unmanned boats and allegedly missiles. The crew was picked by another merchant vessel. All crew members are accounted for and safe.

Houthi forces used four unmanned bomb boats against the Magic Seas. Two of the bomb boats were destroyed and two reached their target, according to EOS' Martin Kelly. The Houthis may also have launched missiles against the vessel, but this is not confirmed, he added. As of 1500 UTC on Sunday, the cargo was reportedly on fire and the ship was taking on water. The crew decided to abandon ship at about 1545 hours