Cairo. Another ship was sunk by Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea. Before this, a British ship Rubymar was sunk in a Houthi attack on March 2. The Liberian-flagged Greek ship Tutor was attacked twice on June 12. It was carrying coal. First, a remote-controlled boat filled with explosives hit the ship. Later, the ship was attacked with missiles. A crew member present on the ship died in this.

The attack was carried out about 66 nautical miles southwest of the port city of Hodeidah. British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that military officials saw debris and oil spilled all around at the last reported location. However, no information has been given about this by the Tutor's manager.

Being targeted since November last year

The Houthis have been targeting commercial ships passing through the Red Sea since November last year. They describe these attacks as a retaliation for Israel's attack on Gaza. Meanwhile, the Houthis said on Wednesday that US-led air strikes had targeted Yemen's Rema.

Sailors are refusing to take the ship through the Red Sea

Crew members are growing fearful as Houthi militants increase attacks in the Red Sea. Interviews with more than 15 crew members and shipping industry officials reveal that sailors are refusing to sail ships in the Red Sea as the Houthis continue to attack merchant vessels.

This is becoming a major headache for an industry already facing a worldwide shortage of seafarers. Charles Watkins, CEO and clinical psychologist at Mental Health Support Solutions, has met 40 seafarers from two ships sailing through the Red Sea. Many are considering abandoning it.