Did Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Hijack an Israeli-owned Car Carrier in the Red Sea?

Israeli Ship Hijacked?

What’s Going on With Shipping?
Nov 17, 2023

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano – maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner – discusses the hijacking of the UK-insured, Isle of Man-registered owned, Greek-managed, and Bahamian-flagged pure car and truck carrier Galaxy Leader by Iranian-backed Houthi-rebels in the Red Sea. He also addresses the Israeli connection as the beneficial owner of Galaxy Leader through Ray Carriers in Tel Aviv.

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Seizure of Galaxy Leader
06:56 Israeli Connection
11:10 Conclusion

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Heightened Threat Level in Red Sea Prompts Concern
https://gcaptain.com/heightened-threat-level-in-red-sea-prompts-concern/

Marine Traffic: Galaxy Leader
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:374788/mmsi:311408000/imo:9237307/vessel:GALAXY_LEADER

Tanker Trackers
https://tankertrackers.com/

Ray Car Carriers PCTC reported hijacked in Red Sea
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/ray-car-carriers-pctc-reported-hijacked-in-red-sea/2-1-1557261

Houthis ‘hijack’ Israeli-owned car carrier Galaxy Leader
https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1147314/Houthis-hijack-Israeli-owned-car-carrier-Galaxy-Leader

Ray Car Carriers Ltd
http://www.raycarcarriers.com/about-us.html

STAMCO Ship Management Co, Ltd.
https://www.stamco.gr/fleet/

Equasis
www.equasis.org

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