The service provider ship “Galaxy Leader” hijacked on Sunday within the Red Sea is situated within the port space of Hudaydah, the ship proprietor introduced on Monday, quoted by “Reuters”.
According to the British Isle of Man-registered Galaxy Maritime Ltd, “all communications with the ship were lost” after gunmen have been taken aboard by helicopter.
On Monday, the Houthis confirmed a video of the hijacking of the ship, on board of which there are additionally two Bulgarians – the captain and his first assistant:
“The company, as a shipping concern, will no longer comment on the political or geopolitical situation,” the assertion quoted by Reuters mentioned.
Hudaydah is Yemen’s predominant port on the Red Sea. About 70% of business imports and humanitarian assist to Yemen enter the nation by way of it.
The United States denounced the seizure of the vessel as a violation of worldwide legislation and demanded the fast launch of the vessel and its crew.
“The seizure of the motor ship Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea by the Houthis is a flagrant violation of international law,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller mentioned at a briefing. “We demand the immediate release of the ship and its crew and will consult with our allies and UN partners on appropriate next steps.”
The crew of the ship, crusing below the flag of the Bahamas, consists of residents of Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico and Romania, “Galaxy Maritime” reported. The ship was chartered by the Japanese “Nippon Yusen”.
“The owners and managers believe that the seizure of this vessel represents a gross violation of freedom of passage for the world’s fleet and a serious threat to international trade,” the ship proprietor additionally said.
It added that “the primary concern at this time is the safety and security of the 25 crew members currently detained by the perpetrators of this criminal act.”
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