As per report from UKMTO, Bulk carrier Magic Seas was targeted by multiple skiffs. The skiffs approached the vessels and engaged with small arms fire and self-propelled grenades.  The onboard Security Team engaged the skiffs. Vessel slowed their speed, and all crewmembers mustered in the Citadel and maintained local control of the vessel. The vessel was also targeted by an unmanned surface vessel (USV) and missile. The vessel has reported damage to the bridge, engine room, cargo holds and multiple compartments with confirmed reports of flooding and unconfirmed fire in the engine room due to damage sustained in the attack. Crew reports the vessel is taking on water and gaining draft. Crew members have abandoned

According to a statement issued by a Houthi military spokesperson, the vessel sank completely into the depths of the sea after being targeted by our armed forces. Despite the scale of the assault, all 20-plus crew members and guards were safely evacuated and rescued by the United Arab Emirates-managed containership Safeen Prism, later the same day.

Magic Seas was reportedly en route from China to Turkiye, carrying a cargo of fertiliser and steel billets. Houthi sources claimed the vessel was targeted due to its owner’s alleged prior commercial activity involving Israeli ports.

View this Liberia has advised vessel to maintain security level 3 while transiting the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea are to increase their security level to security level 3 and implement all protective measures in their Ship Security Plan.

NTERCARGO condemns the recent armed attack on the Magic Seas, a bulk carrier operating off the coast of Yemen. The vessel reportedly came under fire from small boats, according to a bulletin issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on 6 July.

Chairman of INTERCARGO John Xylas said: “Seafarers are not targets. “We are deeply shocked by the attack on the Magic Seas and our thoughts are with the crew. These are innocent people, simply doing their jobs, keeping global trade moving. No one at sea should ever face such violence.
“The safety of seafarers must come first. We urge all relevant authorities to act decisively to protect those at sea and uphold international law. “INTERCARGO stands firmly with our members and all those affected.”