Norwegian Tanker Attacked By An Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Off Yemen’s Coast

According to reports, an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile struck the tanker Strinda, owned by Norway, as it passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the missile was fired from a Yemeni location under Houthi control.

The ship, owned by the shipping company Mowinckels Rederi, with its headquarters in Bergen, caught fire while sailing to Italy. Fortunately, the crew could extinguish the fire, and no casualties were reported. Now, the ship is sailing toward a secure harbour.

During the Israel-Hamas conflict, there were growing threats to commercial shipping in the area, which coincided with the attack. The Houthis have recently issued warnings indicating their intention to target Israeli-affiliated vessels.

Following Strinda’s distress call, which the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported, assistance was provided by the USS Mason.

This incident comes after earlier Houthi attacks on shipment, which included the November seizure of a vehicle transport ship that was connected to Israel.

In addition, it’s thought that a possible Houthi rebel attack is to blame for the fire on another cargo ship that’s off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea.

The situation is still unstable, with heightened tensions and threats to maritime security in the region.

Reference: Al Jazeera