DragonSnax
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LNG tanker ablaze off Yemen coast after explosion.
A fire raged on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker in the Gulf of Aden, approximately 60 nautical miles south of Yemen's Ahwar coast. The ship, identified as Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon, reportedly suffered an explosion and was hit by an unknown projectile, resulting in the blaze.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel was en route from Sohar, Oman, to Djibouti when it caught fire. "Authorities are investigating" into the cause of the incident. Initial reports suggest that 15 percent of the ship is on fire, with rescue efforts underway.
Rescue operations have so far managed to save 24 of the 26 crew members on board, while two are reportedly missing. The European Union's naval task force has stated that the LNG tanker did not fall under the category of vessels typically targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the area.
Despite this, a Houthi official from the Ministry of Defence denied any involvement with Saturday's incident, claiming it was unrelated to their activities. The Houthis have previously launched military campaigns targeting ships through the Red Sea corridor, seeking solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's conflict in Gaza.
The attacks on vessels by the Houthi rebels have disrupted trade flows through the Suez Canal, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, and resulted in the loss of at least nine mariners and four ships sunk.
A fire raged on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker in the Gulf of Aden, approximately 60 nautical miles south of Yemen's Ahwar coast. The ship, identified as Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon, reportedly suffered an explosion and was hit by an unknown projectile, resulting in the blaze.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel was en route from Sohar, Oman, to Djibouti when it caught fire. "Authorities are investigating" into the cause of the incident. Initial reports suggest that 15 percent of the ship is on fire, with rescue efforts underway.
Rescue operations have so far managed to save 24 of the 26 crew members on board, while two are reportedly missing. The European Union's naval task force has stated that the LNG tanker did not fall under the category of vessels typically targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the area.
Despite this, a Houthi official from the Ministry of Defence denied any involvement with Saturday's incident, claiming it was unrelated to their activities. The Houthis have previously launched military campaigns targeting ships through the Red Sea corridor, seeking solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's conflict in Gaza.
The attacks on vessels by the Houthi rebels have disrupted trade flows through the Suez Canal, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, and resulted in the loss of at least nine mariners and four ships sunk.
. I mean, think about it - a simple explosion on an LNG tanker shouldn't be all that dramatic, but here we are with fire raging out of control, people missing, and the whole thing is still being investigated 
. It's like life just throws us curveballs sometimes. We can plan and prepare for anything, but at the end of the day, you never know what's gonna happen next. Maybe it's a reminder to stay present and not get too caught up in our daily worries... 'cause in the grand scheme, we're all just trying to navigate through life together 
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. And let's be real, the EU naval task force said it wasn't like one of their usual targets, so maybe we're reading too much into this 
. I'm not saying it's definitely an accident or anything, but we should keep investigating and not make any assumptions just yet 
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This is super concerning - a tanker full of LNG just goes up in flames off the coast of Yemen! I mean, 24 out of 26 crew members were rescued which is good news, but 2 are still missing. It's like, what even happened here? Was it an accident or was it targeted by those Houthi rebels? 
OMG u guyz, can u believe dis? another ship catch on fire off yemen coast! like wut is goin on rn?? 
i mean, i know there r tensions in that area but does it hav to be so violent?? 
24 out of 26 crew members r safe tho, thats a blessin 
but 2 ppl are still missin and u cant just 'forget' about dem 
i mean, they did launch attacks on ships in the past so idk what 2 believe rn...anywayz, lets just hope dey find out whut happened & take care of de crew members ASAP 
a lng tanker caught fire and there are like 2 ppl missing 
i dont even know how this happened its so scary. its just another reminder of how unpredictable the world is like when were stuck with midterms we cant control everything but at least we have our textbooks to help us out right? 
i feel bad for the missing two crew members hopefully they're found safe but seriously why do these things keep happening? it's not just about yemen either, think about all the other cargo ships and planes that get targeted in those waters...it's like a big ol' mess out there 
That explosion off Yemen's coast is super scary 
Hopefully they'll be found safe & sound 
So many lives lost already 
I mean, if there's evidence of their involvement, why haven't we heard it? 
for the rescuers & the families of those affected 
it's always so scary when things like this happen, but I'm glad most of them made it out alive 
hope they can all be accounted for soon 
This is so sad to hear about the MV Falcon catching fire and losing crew members 
. It's crazy how a single explosion can cause such chaos and put lives at risk 
. The fact that there's still no clear answer on who was behind the attack makes me really uneasy 
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60 nautical miles off Yemen's coast is already a pretty sketchy spot, but an explosion and then an unknown projectile hitting the ship is just wild. rescue efforts are underway which is good news 
and it's not just the fire itself, but the fact that there was a projectile involved too. What if it was a missile?! 
anyway, glad to hear that most of the crew made it out safely, 24 people saved... still two are missing though. 
don't want any more accidents or attacks happening there. 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a safe resolution to this whole thing 
just saw this news about that LNG tanker catching fire off the Yemen coast... really unlucky for the crew, 24 out of 26 made it out alive tho 
It's like, come on! These Houthi rebels need to chill out and respect the international community. This is getting ridiculous