October 1, 2025 - Spliethoff have taken notice of reports that the Houthis have claimed responsibility of the attack on our motorvessel Minervagracht earlier this week when the ship was on passage in international waters in the Gulf of Aden.
Minervagracht suffered significant damage as a result of the attack with all crew being evacuated from the vessel. Two seafarers suffered injuries in the incident and have been receiving medical care. Currently Spliethoff are engaging with international authorities and towage experts to safeguard and secure the vessel.
Spliethoff continues to support the crew of the vessel while meanwhile arrangements are being made for the repatriation of the crew to their country of origin where they will be reunited with their families.
Finally, we would again like to express our deepest concern over this week’s incident which was a direct attack on our innocent seafarers and a breach of the right of free navigation.
