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The 'Lobivia' was attacked by Houthi terrorists on July 20, 2024, in the Gulf of Aden using a series of ballistic missiles and drones. The ship truck by two missiles, reportedly launched by Houthi terrorists, while positioned approximately 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden. No crew member have been injured. A fire, which broke out on board, could be extinguished by the crew, The vessel was heading to the port of Berbera to assess the damage caused.

A group of five men armed with guns and knives have targeted an 'Waddi Feran' on the morning of July 16, 2024, at 2.30 a.m. in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) in pos. 1° 6'N 01° 103.43'2 E. The incident occurred approximately 1.3 nautical miles from Pulau Takong Light in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). After five armed men carrying knives and guns were seen in the engine room, the ship’s general alarm was activated to alert the crew, who then gathered in response to the emergency situation. No injuries were reported among the crew. The master reported the incident to Singapore Vessel Traffic Information Systems and a safe navigational broadcast was initiated. The Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel on its arrival at the anchorage and conducted a search, but no perpetrators were found.

on July 20, 2024, at 3 a.m. UTC, the 'Pumba' was attacked about 64 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha on the Red Sea coast of Yemen. The captain reported two attacks on the vessel. The first attack came by an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which exploded near the vessel and caused minor damage. The second attack was followed by an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), which also exploded in proximity to the vessel. Subsequently, the vessel’s captain reported additional sightings of the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Later, the Company’s Security officer informed that a missile was seen at around 08.05 a.m. UTC, which missed the vessel and hit the water nearby. All crew members were reported safe. The ship had departed from Jeddah on July 18 en route to Port Klang with an ETA as of July 28.

The Cyprus-based Island Oil, the holding company which owns the 'Olvia', denied the Houthi attack claim on July 16. The Houthis had made claims about targeting ships in the Mediterranean in the past, which had not been substantiated. This would involve much bigger capabilities to strike in that area directly or using longer range ballistic missiles with precision. Anthony Madella, director of the Cyprus’ shipping ministry, also said no incident occurred. Maritime security sources said no vessel had been hit in those waters by the Iran-backed militia.

After the attack of Houthi terrorists 97 nautical miles northwest of the port city of Hodeidah on July 15, the 'Chios Lion was losing oil. The spill was estimated to be 220 kilometers long and formed 106 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, in the Red Sea near the marine protected area off the coast of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, on July 16, which corresponded to the location of the attack on the "Chios Lion". Photo: https://x.com/ceobs_org/status/1813531845524677002