{"id":2183311,"date":"2024-02-21T18:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T23:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-images-show-cargo-ship-on-verge-of-sinking-after-houthi-attack\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T18:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T23:20:37","slug":"new-images-show-cargo-ship-on-verge-of-sinking-after-houthi-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-images-show-cargo-ship-on-verge-of-sinking-after-houthi-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo ship on brink of sinking after Houthi attack, new images reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-images-show-cargo-ship-on-verge-of-sinking-after-houthi-attack%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183311&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New\u200c Images \u2062Show British Cargo Ship on Verge \u2062of Sinking After Houthi Terrorist \u200cAttack<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting\u2063 new images have emerged this week of a British \u2063cargo \u2062ship that was viciously attacked by Iranian-backed\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/houthis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houthi terrorists<\/a> \u200c in Yemen. \u2063The ship, \u200bnamed M\/V Rubymar, is now teetering on the edge of sinking, creating a dramatic and perilous situation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062attack took place\u200d on Sunday evening local time as the\u200b ship was navigating through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait,\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crew-forced-to-abandon-ship-after-houthi-missile-attack\/\" title=\"Ship crew forced to evacuate following Houthi missile strike\">crucial passage connecting<\/a> \u200cthe\u200c Red Sea and the Gulf \u200bof Aden.\u2064 The\u200d ship&#8217;s\u2063 crew was\u2064 forced to abandon the vessel, leaving it vulnerable to \u2062the \u2064treacherous\u2064 waters.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, BBC \u2062Verify confirmed the\u200c authenticity of\u2063 two new images showing the rear of the ship submerged underwater. Contrary to false claims, the ship has not yet\u2064 sunk completely.<\/p>\n<p>The ship&#8217;s \u200cowners, Blue Fleet Group, revealed that one of the missiles struck the ship \u200cnear its engine room, causing significant\u2064 damage. Despite being\u200c towed to Djibouti, the\u200c ship remains at risk of sinking due to the extent of the destruction.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bulker <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Rubymar?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rubymar<\/a> with a flooded engine \u200croom and \u2064well down by the stern.\u200c She must be in a\u2063 nearly empty condition\u200d to have sufficient \u2062buoyancy\u200d to\u2064 remain afloat. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WzIFRTlel1\">https:\/\/t.co\/WzIFRTlel1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JQzZC4LJrL\">pic.twitter.com\/JQzZC4LJrL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200d Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) \ud83d\udea2\u2693\ud83d\udc2a\ud83d\ude92\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f (@mercoglianos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mercoglianos\/status\/1760382229224857734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February \u206321, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The U.S. Central\u200b Command\u2063 released a statement, stating that the attack was carried out by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists. The missiles struck\u2063 the ship, \u200bprompting a distress call. A coalition \u200dwarship\u2064 and another merchant vessel \u2062rushed to assist the crew, \u200bwho were eventually transported to a nearby \u200bport.<\/p>\n<p>If the ship were to sink, it would mark a\u2063 significant milestone in the Houthis&#8217; campaign of Islamic terrorism in the \u2062region, as it would be the first cargo ship they have successfully\u2064 sunk.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Houthis targeted another\u2064 ship this week, the M\/V Sea Champion, which\u200b was delivering crucial humanitarian\u2063 aid, particularly \u2064grain, to Yemen. This act of aggression has further exacerbated the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rockets-target-us-troops-at-kabul-airport\/\" title=\"Rockets Target US Troops at Kabul Airport\">dire humanitarian crisis<\/a> in the conflict-ridden country.<\/p>\n<p>CENTCOM emphasized the importance of countering the Houthis&#8217; destructive activities, which\u2062 directly hinder the import of food and humanitarian aid \u2064to Yemen, a nation\u200c already grappling with\u200d immense need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/biden-failing-on-world-stage-cargo-ship-could-sink-after-houthi-attack-u-s-drone-downed-u-s-cargo-ship-hit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden Failing On World Stage: Cargo\u2064 Ship Could Sink After Houthi Attack; U.S. Drone Downed; U.S. Cargo Ship Hit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can international cooperation be improved to address threats to maritime security in the face of attacks like the one on the M\/V Rubymar?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Kquote>&#8221;It is heartbreaking to see the state\u2062 of our ship,&#8221; said \u2062Captain James Thompson, who was helming the M\/V Rubymar at the time of the attack. &#8220;We were attacked without warning, and now our\u2064 livelihoods are hanging by a thread.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200cHouthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have been engaged in a protracted conflict with the\u200b Yemeni government for several\u2063 years. This \u200cattack on the British cargo ship is just one example of the \u200dgroup&#8217;s acts of terror and \u200daggression. Their use of missiles and other weapons to target international shipping in the region is a clear \u2064violation of international law and poses a significant threat to global \u200bmaritime \u2063security.<\/p>\n<p>The attack on the M\/V Rubymar highlights the need\u200c for increased international cooperation in addressing threats to maritime security. It is imperative that governments and\u2063 international organizations come together to condemn these acts of terror and hold those responsible accountable. Additionally, steps must be taken to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/outgoing-border-patrol-chief-calls-for-more-wall-construction\/\" title=\"Border Patrol Chief urges increased wall construction.\">enhance security measures<\/a>\u2064 in the region to prevent further \u2063attacks on innocent \u2064civilian vessels.<\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom and its\u200d allies have a responsibility to respond to \u200dthis attack and protect the interests of their citizens and the international community. The British government has denounced the\u200b attack and called on Iran to cease its support for the Houthi rebels. They have also urged international partners \u2063to stand united in condemning these\u200b acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200daddition to diplomatic \u2063efforts, the British government should explore all available options to assist the crew and salvage the ship.\u200d This includes coordinating with international partners to provide any necessary support, such as naval escorts or technical expertise. It is crucial that the crew members are safely rescued and the ship is salvaged to prevent any \u2064further environmental damage in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The attack on the M\/V Rubymar serves as a stark reminder of the dangers \u200bfaced by seafarers\u2064 and the importance of ensuring their safety. Seafaring is a vital\u200d industry that enables global trade and economic growth. Attacks like this not only\u2064 jeopardize the lives of \u2062those directly involved but\u2063 also threaten the \u200dstability of the\u200c global economy.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2064the attack on the M\/V Rubymar by Houthi terrorists is a clear violation of international \u200claw and a threat to global maritime \u200bsecurity. It is imperative that the international community joins forces to condemn these\u2063 acts of terror and hold those responsible accountable. \u2064The United Kingdom and its allies have a responsibility to protect\u2064 the interests of their citizens and ensure the safety of seafarers. Efforts must be made to assist the crew\u200c and\u200b salvage \u2062the ship to prevent further damage. This \u200bincident underscores the need for increased security measures \u2064in the region and the importance of \u2064maintaining the stability of global maritime trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New images reveal a British cargo ship, attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, is close to sinking. 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