The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), as the governing body of the Panama Ship Registry, reports that it is aware of an incident involving a vessel flying the national flag.
On October 1, 2024, at 7:24 a.m. (local time), the tanker Cordelia Moon was attacked in the Red Sea by an unmanned skiff, resulting in a breach of the hull. This attack has been attributed to the Houthi rebel movement.
There were 24 crew members on board, all of whom are safe, with no injuries reported. The ship is en route to port for an initial assessment.
The PMA is monitoring the incident through the appropriate offices and is providing full support to the authorities investigating the matter, as well as to the vessel’s owners.
The Panama Ship Registry advises its merchant fleet to follow the recommendations outlined in Merchant Marine Notice MMN 08/2023, which recommends heightened security measures when navigating the Middle East.
For more information, consult the notice at the following link: https://www.panamashipregistry.com/document/israeli-hamas-conflict/
Panama, October 3, 2024.
