The sinking of the “Magic Cies” ship and the UAE saves the crew

Agencies- Al-Zawiya Net- The UAE announced that the “Sven Prazen” ship of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, immediately responded to a distress call issued by the Magic Cies ship after being targeted in the waters of the Red Sea by the Houthis.

The Emirati navy, which consists of a small force of about 3000 individuals, has about 12 coastal patrol boats well equipped and eight missile boats, and on January 17, 2025, according to the Arab Defense website, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding Company, one of the Idge group companies, celebrated the leading design, construction, reform, maintenance, renewal and conversion of marine and commercial ships, with great achievement with the launch of the first “Flag 3” ship during a ceremony held in the ship building The company.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement that the response process to the “Magic Cies” ship resulted in the rescue of all 22 members of the ship’s crew, including members of the ship’s crew and security, in full coordination with the competent maritime authorities, including the UKMTO, and the relevant international organizations, and to take into account the highest safety standards and response in such emergency cases.

She said that this rapid move embodies the UAE’s commitment to support the security and safety of international navigation and human solidarity with all countries, in facing the increasing challenges in strategic waterways.

Earlier today, Monday, the Houthi “Ansar Allah” movement in Yemen announced the targeting of the “Magic Cies” ship in the Red Sea, with two paths, 5 winged missiles and three drones.

The movement confirmed in a statement that the attack directly hit the ship, which led to the leakage of water into it and exposing it to the risk of drowning. She indicated that she allowed the ship’s crew to leave safely.

The Houthis said in their statement that “the targeting process in the Red Sea came after calls and warnings made by our naval forces to the mentioned ship, but its crew rejected all these warnings.”

Later, the military spokesman for the Houthis, Yahya Sari, announced the sinking of the target ship “Magic Cies” completely.