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Responsible source at the Transport Authority: Safety of all crew members of ship (ENCELIA)

Date of publication: July 23, 2026 06:51 KSA

Necessary measures have been taken to secure it.

A responsible source at the General Transport Authority stated that the ship (ENCELIA), belonging to a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the front of the ship.

The source confirmed the safety of all crew members, and that all relevant authorities have taken all necessary measures to secure the ship and its crew and to protect the marine environment. These targeting incidents are a violation of international laws and norms that guarantee the safety of commercial ships and their crews.