Yemen: Attack on Greek Cypriot-affiliated ship at sea - Three missing, 4 injured

A commercial ship suffered damage from an attack south of Yemen, and coalition forces are providing support, according to the British maritime security service UKMTO.

A vessel flying the flag of Barbados and owned by a U.S. company with Cypriot management was hit by an entity posing as the “Yemeni Navy” and was ordered to change course, separately reported the British insurance company Ambrey.

“Ambrey observed an Indian Navy vessel sailing in close proximity to the last known position of the said ship (…) Further reports indicate that search and rescue operations are underway,” it stated, adding that crew members boarded life rafts.

The incident took place approximately 57 nautical miles southwest of the port of Aden in southern Yemen,” it reported.

“According to a U.S. defense official, smoke was seen emanating from a dry cargo ship flying the flag of Barbados, the True Confidence, off the southern coast of Yemen near Aden.

The official, who requested anonymity, told Reuters that a rescue raft was also spotted in the sea near the ship, without providing further details.

BREAKING:

3 sailors missing after a Houthi anti-ship missile struck the U.S.-owned bulk carrier “True Confidence” near Yemen.

4 sailors are seriously wounded (burn wounds)

The crew has abandoned the ship which is at high risk of sinking

Time to do something about the Houthis pic.twitter.com/BsfB7ceKEF

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 6, 2024

>Related articles

X is down, thousands report problems
CIA chief in Venezuela meets with Rodriguez
Less alcohol and lower speeds with the new Highway Code and strict fines

A shipping source stated that three crew members of the vessel in question are missing, and four others have suffered serious burns. There is no Greek national among the crew.

The source, who refused to be named, added that the ship appears to have been abandoned.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

> World

Yemen: Attack on Greek Cypriot-affiliated ship at sea – Three missing, 4 injured

The ship suffered damages in the attack - The injured have serious burns

Ask me anything

> Latest Stories

X is down, thousands report problems

“Her father cut her hair because she asked to go to a hair salon, they never gave her money”: New testimonies about Laura

Rama persists after rant at Greek journalist and questions the link between “Greek speakers” and Plato and Aristotle

CIA chief in Venezuela meets with Rodriguez

Less alcohol and lower speeds with the new Highway Code and strict fines

The historic cafes of Athens: 12 legendary hangouts lost to time

Why seasonal flu is so “aggressive” this year: An infectious disease specialist from “Sotiria” explains the two main causes

Mitsotakis attends the inauguration of the renovated Emergency Department at Red Cross Hospital

> Lifestyle

A treat for readers: Dior, bags, and literature

The fashion house Dior starts 2026 with a dreamy new campaign

Sophie Turner’s first photo as Lara Croft released for Tomb Raider series

Vicky Chatzivasileiou: “I never gave up anything for television — It’s not my whole life”

Nikki Glaser reveals jokes cut from her Golden Globes hosting set

Next-level skylines: The towers transforming cities in 2026