Casualty News
MSC SKY II
Date
March 4, 2024
Type
Missile Strike
Voyage
From Far Eastern Ports
Reports have been received that Liberian flag vessel MSC SKY II (21,583gt, built 1999) was struck by a missile yesterday, whilst approximately 90 miles southeast of Aden.
The vessel’s accommodation block has been damaged, but fortunately no injuries have been reported. The crew are trying to extinguish the fire on board.
MSC SKY II is on a voyage from various ports in China, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia. The vessel had sailed from Singapore, the last port of call, on 22 February 2024.
Another missile was also launched at the vessel but missed its target.
This incident is the latest in over 50 attacks on shipping by Houthi forces since October last year.