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On June 23, 2024, at 4 a.m. LT the 'Transworld Navigator' while sailing in the lower Red Sea or Gulf of Aden, was attacked by drones or missiles launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. The ship had departed from Liuheng on May 29 and was en route to Suez, when it was targteted at least four uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). One of these struck the ship and caused minor damage. The vessel continued the voyage and readched the Suez South Anchorage on June 30. The bulk carrier was attacked for the fourth time by the Houthis militants. Video: https://news.sky.com/video/yemens-houthis-release-footage-of-drone-boat-attack-on-greek-cargo-ship-in-red-sea-13162051

The Dutch naval ship HNLMS 'Karel Doorman' treated an injured person on board for the first time during the mission in the Red Sea. Aircraft from the USS 'Philippine Sea' had airlifted the severely injured seafarer from the 'Verbena' for medical attention. He was from Nepal and was taken to 'Karel Doorman' for life-saving surgery after his ship was hit by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden. The victim was injured in a fire that broke out after the rocket attack on June 13. The victim was landed in Djibouti on June 16 and was receiving further treatment there. The crew was evacuated on June 15 from the 'Verbena', which was hit by several missiles and was drifting around burning in the Gulf of Aden northeast of Djibouti. The attack sparked several fires on the ship, which were initially reported under control.

On June 18, 2024, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. the 'Aqva', a "My Princess V-42" yacht. was stolen from the Rostock city port.. The yacht has the official registration number 51892-A on the stern and on both sides of the hull. The hull is white with a railing all around. According to current knowledge, the motor yacht was moored at a regular berth in the Rostock city port. Currently unknown perpetrators reached the berth and sailed the yacht on the Warnow in an as yet unknown direction. Police search measures initiated immediately did not lead to the yacht being found for the time being. The stolen yacht has a value of around 200,000 Euros. The Rostock Water Police Inspectorate has filed a report of theft and is looking for witnesses who can provide information about the theft. Information can be given to the Rostock Water Police Inspectorate on 0381-127040, to any police station or via www.polizei.mv.net. Report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/108749/5805305

The HNLMS 'Karel Doorman' treated an injured person on board for the first time during the mission in the Red Sea. Aircraft from the USS 'Philippine Sea' had airlifted the severely injured seafarer from the attacked cargo m/v 'Verbena' (IMO: 9522075) for medical attention. He was from Nepal and was taken to 'Karel Doorman' for life-saving surgery after his ship was hit by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden. The victim was injured in a fire that broke out after the rocket attack on June 13. The victim was landed in Djibouti on June 16 and was receiving further treatment there.

On June 18, the managers of the 'Galaxy Leader' renewed calls for the release of the 25 crew members, among them the Bulgarian captain and chief officer, along with 17 Filipinos and other sailors from Ukraine, Mexico and Romania, who have been held captive by Yemen's Houthi militants for seven months after the ship was hijacked on Nov 19, 2023. "The Houthis have nothing to gain by keeping the 25 crew members," said the ship's managers, who requested that they be released to their families without further delay.