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Deadly Houthi Attack in Red Sea Claims Four Seafarers
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A Houthi assault on the Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea resulted in four crew deaths and multiple missing, marking one of the most lethal recent maritime attacks. Insurers have sharply increased premiums, and shipping routes remain highly disruptive.
On July 7–8, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a lethal attack on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C, using sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades. The vessel sank after two days of attacks, resulting in the confirmed deaths of four crew members (three Filipinos and one Russian), with another 11 unaccounted for and several kidnapped. Ten survivors were rescued, but the incident has reignited fears over navigational safety and increased war-risk insurance in the Red Sea corridor.
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This assault followed a similar attack on the Magic Seas, escalating the maritime threat after a brief ceasefire in May. The European Union’s Operation Aspides, alongside private security operators, coordinated rescue efforts. The Houthis claim their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians, while global shipping firms recalibrate risk and route assessments. The increasing frequency and severity of these strikes are pushing insurers to raise premiums and prompting shipping operators to consider alternate passages, significantly disrupting global trade flows.
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