Ship Attacked by Yemeni Houthis Sinks, Debris & Oil Found in Red Sea

Debris and oil have been found in the Red Sea, where the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier M/V Tutor was attacked by Yemeni Houthis on 12 June 2024. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel is believed to have sunk. One crew member, believed to be in the Tutor's engine room at the time of the attacks, remains missing.

This makes the Tutor the second ship sunk by the Houthis in the Gaza war. It is possible that the militia recently capsized another ship in the region. A Houthi spokesman claimed a few days ago that the bulk carrier Verbena had also been sunk, but this has not been independently confirmed. What is clear, however, is that the Verbena was also hit and sank on Saturday.