A Greek-owned cargo ship was struck by a small craft off Yemen\u2019s Red Sea port of Hodeidah sustaining damage in its engine room, maritime security firms and shipping sources said on Wednesday.
\nThe vessel, Tutor, was hit approximately 67.7 nautical miles southwest of Yemen\u2019s port of Hodeidah, said British security firm Ambrey, and the incident bore the hallmarks of an attack by Yemen\u2019s Houthi militia.
\n\u201cThe vessel aligned with the Houthi target profile at the time of the incident,\u201d Ambrey said in an advisory note.
\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a small, 5-7 meters long craft of white color collided with the cargo ship\u2019s stern.
\nThe Liberian-flagged vessel sustained damage in what appeared to be a deliberate attack, two Greek shipping sources said on condition of anonymity, adding that the engine room had taken in water.
\nThe ship was sailing to India, a Greek shipping ministry source said, confirming the incident.
\nThe vessel\u2019s manager was not immediately available for comment.
\nHouthi militants, who control Yemen\u2019s capital and most populous areas, have attacked international shipping in the Red Sea region since November in solidarity with the Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas, drawing retaliatory US and British strikes since February.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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