Greek-Owned Bulk Carrier Sinks After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

In Greece, Reuters reports that salvage operations have confirmed the sinking of the Greek-owned bulk carrier, M/V Tutor, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militants in the Red Sea on June 12. The ship, flagged under Liberia, was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden boat, leading to severe water intake.

Two salvage vessels dispatched to recover the Tutor were redirected after receiving confirmation of the ship’s sinking, Tsavliris Salvage owner Andreas Tsavliris told Reuters. Naval forces had notified vessels in the vicinity about the debris and oil evidence at the sinking site.

Sources, including maritime security firms and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), reported that the Tutor was the second vessel sunk by the Iran-aligned Houthis since November. The attacks, according to the Houthis, are acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

The Tutor, managed by Athens-based Evalend Shipping, had 22 Filipino crew members on board, evacuated on June 14 by military authorities. One crew member remains missing, according to the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers.

This incident follows the sinking of the UK-owned Rubymar and damage to the Palau-flagged Verbena, highlighting the increased risks and shipping delays in the region due to Houthi attacks.