Saudi Ship Damaged in Red Sea as Singapore Condemns Houthi Attacks

A Saudi‑owned vessel, the NCC MASA, suffered light hull damage after being struck in the Red Sea on Friday, though its crew remained safe and the ship continued its voyage. The incident was reported by the Saudi Press Agency and attributed to the Houthi militia, which has intensified attacks on commercial shipping amid ongoing conflict with Saudi Arabia.

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and commercial vessels, urging all parties to respect international maritime law, including the 1982 UNCLOS and the SOLAS convention. The statement followed recent Houthi strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on 25 July, where missiles were intercepted and potential damage to oil‑storage sites was reported. These developments heighten concerns over maritime security and oil‑supply routes through the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.