Greek-owned cargo ship hit by missile in Red Sea

The Greek-owned Maltese-flagged bulk carrier ZOGRAFIA was attacked at noon on Tuesday 16 January in Red Sea.

Al Arabiya, citing British maritime security company Ambrey, said the ship was allegedly hit by a missile while sailing north in the Red Sea, 76 nautical miles northwest of the Yemeni port city of Salef.

British maritime security firm Ambrey says a Malta-flagged, Greek-owned, bulk carrier was reportedly targeted and impacted with a missile while transiting northbound approximately 76 nautical miles northwest of Yemen’s #Saleef. pic.twitter.com/1EreVNHhgf

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) January 16, 2024

According to the agency, none of the crew was injured, and the ship, although seriously damaged by the missile, remains afloat and continues to move to its destination.

According to a company representative Vulcanis Technical Maritime Enterprises, based in Piraeus, the ship’s crew of 24 people, all foreigners, are in good condition. Among them are three citizens of the Philippines, 20 Ukrainians and one Georgian citizen.

The vessel ZOGRAFIA (built in 2010), with a carrying capacity of 56,894 dwt, was traveling from Vietnam to Israel. It continues on its way to Suez, where its damage will be assessed.

🇾🇪 BREAKING: Dry bulk ship Zografia hit by Yemen missile in The Red Sea and sustains minor damage according to Reuters pic.twitter.com/Z2eu4LRrq2

— Teddy (@edrTeddy) January 16, 2024