A Saudi-flagged vessel, the ENCELIA, was targeted while navigating the Red Sea, resulting in a fire in its fore section. All crew members aboard the ship are reported to be safe, according to a source from the Saudi General Transport Authority. The responsible authorities have initiated necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, as well as to protect the marine environment from any potential repercussions. This incident underscores the recurrent violations of international laws and conventions that guarantee freedom of navigation and the safety of commercial vessels and their crews. This attack follows shortly after the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for an assault on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This claim came days after the militia imposed a ban on Saudi vessels transiting the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, representing a new escalation that threatens one of the world's most vital maritime corridors. |
