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On July 15, 2024, The Houthi terrorists claimed to have targeted three vessels, the 'Bentley I', carrying vegetable oil from Russia to Shanghai, 'Chios Lion' and 'Olvia' with booby-trapped boats, ballistic missiles and drones. The 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion' were sailing in the Red Sea, the 'Olvia' in the Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. Central Command has confirmed the attacks on the 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion'. The 'Bentley I' was attacked by three surface vessels, two small boats, and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). The vessel was again targeted by an anti-ship ballistic missile. The 'Chios Lion'' was attacked using an unmanned surface vessel, which hit the ship at port side, and was heavily damaged. No crew members were injured in the incident, which occurred 97 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah. The damage on the tanker was being assessed with a potential oil spill also being considered. While originally headed south, the vessel turned around and headed north out of the threat area following the attack. Report with photo and video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-tanker-reverses-course-after-being-damaged-in-houthi-attack

The 'Dongbang Giant No. 6', en route from Kabil to Dampier, was boarded by two perpetrators on Kabil Anchorage in pos. 01° 6.9' 104° N 10.6' E on June 25, 2024, at 3 a.m. The intruders stole engine spare parts. No injuries were reported.

On July 15, 2024, The Houthi terrorists claimed to have targeted three vessels, the 'Bentley I', carrying vegetable oil from Russia to Shanghai, 'Chios Lion' and 'Olvia' with booby-trapped boats, ballistic missiles and drones. The 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion' were sailing in the Red Sea, the 'Olvia' in the Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. Central Command has confirmed the attacks on the 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion'. The 'Bentley I' was attacked by three surface vessels, two small boats, and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). The vessel was again targeted by an anti-ship ballistic missile. The 'Chios Lion'' was attacked using an unmanned surface vessel and was damaged. No crew members were injured in the incidents.

The 'Orihime', en route from Tubarao to Oita, was boarded by four unarmed perpetrators on July 8, 2024, off Pulau Cula om the Strait of Singapore in pos. 01° 3.58' N 103° 39.46' E. The perpetrators had been spotted on the stern of the vessel, which had just arrived in Singapore waters from Tubarao. The master raised the alarm and the ship’s crew mustered to conduct a search, but no perpetrators were found onboard. Nothing was reported stolen, no injuries were reported.

On July 15, 2024, The Houthi terrorists claimed to have targeted three vessels, the 'Bentley I', carrying vegetable oil from Russia to China, 'Chios Lion' and 'Olvia' with booby-trapped boats, ballistic missiles and drones. The 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion' were sailing in the Red Sea, the 'Olvia' in the Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. Central Command has confirmed the attacks on the 'Bentley I and 'Chios Lion'. The 'Bentley I' was attacked by three surface vessels, two small boats, and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). The vessel was again targeted by an anti-ship ballistic missile. The 'Chios Lion'' was attacked using an unmanned surface vessel and was damaged. No crew members were injured in the incidents.