The cruise ship Aroya, part of the Cruise Saudi initiative, recently made a significant transit of the Suez Canal, a rare feat for passenger vessels. Carrying approximately 2,300 passengers and 1,500 crew, it is set to visit Sharm El-Sheikh before concluding its journey in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
On Saturday, Microsoft reported increased latency for Azure users due to undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea. Although the disruptions were acknowledged and traffic rerouted, permanent repairs may take longer. Internet traffic monitor NetBlocks identified the cuts near Jeddah, highlighting the vulnerability of subsea cables to both accidental and intentional damage.
A merchant vessel narrowly escaped an attack off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, an area usually safe for maritime traffic. This incident followed an Israeli airstrike on Houthi leaders, raising security concerns. The crew reported a loud bang but remained unharmed, while investigations into the incident are underway.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels announced they had “rescued” 11 seafarers from the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C, which they attacked earlier this month. Photographs show ten crew members, but the status of the 11th remains unclear. Israeli media criticized the footage as propaganda, raising concerns about the crew’s treatment.
Three Ilonggo crew members from the cargo ship MV Eternity C, attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, have returned to Iloilo. Families and officials from OWWA 6 welcomed them home. While the crew is safe, one member remains in Metro Manila, and authorities continue searching for four missing individuals.
The Philippine government confirmed the safe return of eight Filipino seafarers from the MV Eternity C, attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Arriving on July 16 at NAIA Terminal 1, they will receive financial assistance, medical care, and reintegration support following coordinated efforts by the Department of Migrant Workers.
The Yemeni Armed Forces released footage of the Houthi attack on the MV Eternity C on July 7, 2025. Five Filipino crew members and an Indian guard were rescued, but the fate of 22 others remains uncertain. The U.S. condemned the attack, labeling it terrorism, while investigations into safety violations are ongoing.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for sinking the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C earlier this week, following a similar attack on the Magic Seas. This marks a troubling escalation in assaults on Red Sea shipping, raising significant security concerns in the region.
Seventeen crew members remain missing after the MV Eternity C sank in the Red Sea. The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed that two fatalities were previously reported, but the exact death toll is unclear. Rescue operations continue, with five survivors safe and providing critical information about the incident.
Greece has urged the International Maritime Organization to unite against rising tensions in the Red Sea, following attacks on Greek-owned vessels, Magic Seas and Eternity C. The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs highlighted the need for restoring order in line with international maritime laws and issued safety guidelines for shipowners.
Two crew members were killed in an attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity, in the Red Sea, confirmed a representative from Liberia at the International Maritime Organization. The incident marks a resurgence of assaults by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, raising concerns over the safety of seafarers in the region.
The security situation in the Red Sea has sharply deteriorated, with attacks on merchant vessels and Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni ports. The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C was targeted, leaving it adrift with 22 crew members. This incident, alongside similar assaults, raises serious concerns over maritime safety in the region.
On July 7, the UAE successfully rescued 22 individuals from the British-flagged vessel Magic Seas, attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Amid challenging conditions, the UAE’s Safa Breeze responded to the distress call, ensuring all crew and security staff were safely evacuated in coordination with international maritime organizations.
Crew members of the Liberian-flagged ship Magic Seas abandoned their vessel after it was attacked in the Red Sea, highlighting escalating violence in this vital trade route. The ship, owned by a Greek company, faced bomb-laden drone boats and small arms fire, raising serious concerns about maritime safety.
A merchant ship off Yemen’s coast caught fire after being attacked by armed men in small boats, according to the UK’s maritime safety agency. The incident involved rocket-propelled grenades and small arms, escalating as armed security onboard returned fire. This aligns with Yemen’s intensified military operations amid the Gaza conflict.
