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A CONTAINER ship operated by SeaLead Shipping, the 2006-built 5,059 TEU vessel Pumba, was attacked by Houthi missiles and drones on July20.
The vessel was deployed on SeaLead's Five Seas Express service connecting China to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, according to Greece's Container News.
Vessel-tracking data shows Pumba departed Saudi Arabia's port of Jeddah on July 17 and was likely heading towards Egypt's Port Said.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that missiles, an air drone and a sea drone assaulted the ship, which sustained mild damage. None of the crew were hurt.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said Pumba was targeted because it is an "American" ship.
S&P Global's data shows that the Liberia-flagged Pumba is registered to a Liberian entity, Pumbaa Shipping Inc. However, Container News understands that the ship is controlled by Singapore-based Draco Buren Shipping.
A SeaLead spokesperson told Container News: "Pumba is a chartered vessel and was subject to a minor attack while transiting Red Sea without causing any casualty or damages to the crew, the ship, and her cargo.
"Ship is safe and proceeding toward her destination. Both SeaLead and the owners have implemented strict precautions including armed guards."
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