Another vessel catches fire after Houthi missile strike

Another ship, this one a fuel tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura Group, was struck by a missile and caught fire as it transited the Red Sea, Bloomberg reported.

“Firefighting equipment on board is being deployed to suppress and control the fire caused in one cargo tank on the starboard side,” a Trafigura spokesperson said.

“We remain in contact with the vessel and are monitoring the situation carefully. Military ships in the region are underway to provide assistance.”