Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Cargo Ship Attacked in Gulf of Aden, Crew Evacuated
A Dutch cargo ship called the Minervagracht was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden and caught fire.
Two crew members were hurt, one seriously.
The crew had to leave the ship and were rescued.
The ship is now adrift in the water.
The Houthis, a group from Yemen, are suspected of the attack but haven't taken responsibility yet.
The attacks are possibly related to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The crew came from the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.
A Dutch-flagged cargo ship, the Minervagracht, was attacked by a missile in the Gulf of Aden.
Two crew members were injured in the attack.
The crew was evacuated from the ship.
The ship is on fire and adrift after the attack.
Houthis are suspected of the attack but have not yet claimed responsibility.
- Who
- Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht
- What
- Was attacked by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, causing substantial damage and fire.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Gulf of Aden
- Why
- Unclear, though Houthis have targeted ships amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Houthi Involvement
Official Confirmation Lacking
Perpetrator
Houthi Involvement
The French military’s Maritime Information, Cooperation and Awareness Center identified the Houthis as carrying out the attack.
Official Confirmation Lacking
The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Vessel
- Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht
- Incident
- Missile attack
- Damage
- On fire and adrift
- Injuries
- Two crew members
- Location
- Gulf of Aden
- Crew Nationality
- Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine
Sources
British military says vessel set on fire in Gulf of Aden off Yemen after hit by projectile
Netherlands-flagged cargo ship attacked near Yemen’s Aden, maritime firms say
Dutch cargo ship damaged by explosive device in Gulf of Aden, operator says
Dutch cargo ship adrift and ablaze after attack in Gulf of Aden, EU maritime mission says.