Saudi transport authority says crew safe after Red Sea ship attack

An official source at the Transport General Authority confirmed that all crew members of the ENCELIA, a vessel operated by a Saudi company, are safe after the ship was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire at the bow.

The source said relevant authorities took all necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, as well as to protect the marine environment from any potential impact of the incident.

The source added that such attacks are a violation of international laws and conventions that guarantee the safety of commercial ships and their crews.