Saudi Ship Targeted in Red Sea, Fire Reported

A Saudi-flagged vessel, the ENCELIA, was targeted while navigating the Red Sea, resulting in a fire in its bow section. All crew members aboard the ship are reported to be safe.

An official source from the Saudi General Transport Authority confirmed the incident, stating that relevant authorities have initiated necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew. Efforts are also underway to protect the marine environment from any potential repercussions.

This incident underscores the repeated violations of international laws and conventions that guarantee freedom of navigation and the safety of commercial vessels and their crews.

The targeting of the ENCELIA follows shortly after the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This claim came days after the militia imposed a ban on Saudi vessels transiting the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, signaling a new escalation that threatens one of the world's vital maritime corridors.