A total of 25 people were onboard the ship, according to Aspides.
Many shipping companies have suspended voyages due to the fear of attack. On Thursday, the Greek operator of the vessel, Cosmoship Management, confirmed that so far ten people have been rescued – eight Filipino crew members, one Indian and one Greek security guard.
The crew were forced to jump into the water, following a second attack on the vessel on Tuesday morning. Rescuers have been searching for survivors since Wednesday morning. Four people rescued on Thursday morning had spent nearly 48 hours in the water.
HOUTHIS HAVE TAKEN SOME OF SHIP’S CREW
On Wednesday, the Houthis’ military spokesperson said in a televised address that the Yemeni navy had “responded to rescue a number of the ship’s crew, provide them with medical care, and transport them to a safe location”.
The United States Mission to Yemen has accused the Houthis of kidnapping crew members and has called for their immediate, unconditional safe release.
“We understand that the Houthis have picked up some people, and we are working through multiple channels as a matter of priority to verify this information,” Cosmoship Management said.
Rescuers are continuing their search, said Cosmoship, which has asked vessels passing in the area to assist in that effort.
The Houthis, who control large swathes of the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest country, had paused their attacks a little before a short-lived Gaza ceasefire in January before renewed them in recent days.
Source: CNA
