Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:12am on 03 Mar 2024,Sunday International
A British-registered cargo ship, the Rubymar, sank two weeks after being attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. Yemen's government reported the vessel, carrying fertilisers, was drifting and taking on water before sinking. The incident marks the first ship sunk by the Houthis in the Red Sea region. Concerns arise over potential environmental damage. The ship, operated by a Lebanese firm, was flagged in Belize and owned by a British company. Efforts are underway to address the environmental impact of the ship's cargo. The Houthis continue attacks on vessels, impacting global maritime trade.
