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Greek ship sinks off Yemen after Houthi attack, crew being rescued, sources say

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Posted on July 9, 2025

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ATHENS (Reuters) -The Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C has sunk after a Houthi attack off Yemen, four maritime security sources told Reuters on Wednesday, and efforts to rescue

Greek Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Yemen Following Houthi Assault

ATHENS (Reuters) -The Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C has sunk after a Houthi attack off Yemen, four maritime security sources told Reuters on Wednesday, and efforts to rescue the crew were under way.

Some of the crew were in lifejackets in the water and at least five people have been rescued so far, two of the sources said.

(Reporting by Jonathan Saul, Yannis Souliotis and Renee Maltezou, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C sinks near Yemen.
  • The ship was attacked by Houthi forces.
  • Rescue operations for the crew are ongoing.
  • At least five crew members have been rescued.
  • The ship was Liberia-flagged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Greek-operated bulk carrier?
The Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C has sunk after a Houthi attack off Yemen.
How many crew members have been rescued?
At least five crew members have been rescued so far, with some found in lifejackets in the water.
Who reported the sinking of the ship?
The information about the sinking was reported by four maritime security sources to Reuters.

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