Russian Sailor's Miraculous Survival Post Assault During Sea Voyage
In a dramatic turn of events, the MV Eternity C, a Liberia-flagged cargo ship, was targeted in a series of attacks by Houthi sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades fired from skiffs in the Red Sea on July 7, 2025. The vessel was attacked again on July 8, leading to its eventual sinking.
The attack resulted in significant damage, with the ship losing all propulsion and suffering a severe list to starboard. Lifeboats were targeted, hindering evacuation efforts. Tragically, at least four crew members lost their lives, including three Filipinos and a Russian electrician who lost a leg. Two crew members were seriously injured, and there were reports of other casualties. Initially, only five crew members were rescued, but by July 10, ten crew members had been rescued, with six still missing.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they target vessels connected to Israel, either directly or through their parent companies. This stance poses a significant threat to global shipping, as it could potentially affect one in six ships worldwide. The incident has also prompted international calls for the release of kidnapped crew members and warnings about the risks of operating in the region.
The attack on the Eternity C has heightened concerns about maritime safety in the Red Sea. The Houthi attacks are part of a broader conflict affecting shipping routes. In response, the EU military Operation Aspides and other international forces have been involved in rescue operations, with additional sailors rescued as of July 11, 2025. The maritime industry has condemned these attacks, emphasizing the need for increased security measures to protect crew and vessels in the area.
The cost of insuring cargo transport through the Red Sea has more than doubled over the past few days, with peak levels for insurance rates recorded in 2024 during regular attacks. Some insurance companies have decided to suspend their services on certain routes due to the escalating situation.
Online footage of another merchant ship, Magic Seas, being attacked has surfaced, adding to the growing concerns about maritime safety in the region. The condition of the rescued Russian sailor, who was treated in one of Yemen's clinics, is described as stable and showing signs of improvement.
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- The attack on the MV Eternity C by Houthi sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades in the Red Sea has resulted in a surge of concerns about crime-and-justice and general-news, not only due to the loss of life and crew members but also because of the broader conflict affecting shipping routes and the potential threats to global shipping.
- The escalating series of attacks in the Red Sea, including the attack on the MV Eternity C and the surfacing of another merchant ship, Magic Seas, under attack, has led to a rise in war-and-conflicts, maritime safety issues, and politics, as international forces ARE involved in rescue operations and insurance rates for cargo transport in the region have more than doubled.
