MSC confirmed that on 26 December the 8,200 TEU container ship MSC UNITED VIII was attacked while transiting the Red Sea.
“The vessel informed a nearby coalition task force warship of the attack and as instructed engaged in evasive maneuvers,” reported the Swiss/Italian ocean carrier.
According to the company’s announcement, all crew are safe with no reported injuries and a thorough assessment of the vessel is being conducted.
The incident occurred on 26 December at approximately 12:25 UTC while...