On June 12, 2024, Greek-owned MV Tutor sunk in Red Sea after Houthi attack, killing at least one seafarer and disrupting vital maritime trade route.

On June 12, 2024, the MV Tutor, a Greek-owned coal carrier, was sunk in the Red Sea due to missile or drone strike attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels. This marked the second ship sunk by the Houthis in a campaign starting November 2023, with at least three seafarers killed so far and one additional fatality likely on the MV Tutor. Houthis have also seized a vessel with crew held hostage. The attacks have severely disrupted maritime traffic on the Red Sea corridor, a critical passage connecting to the Suez Canal and facilitating 10-15% of global trade. Major shipping firms like Maersk and Hapag Lloyd are rerouting around southern Africa, increasing shipping costs by 233% for standard containers over the past year according to Drewry. The situation causes major port congestions in Asia and Europe, delaying shipments and pushing carriers to add emergency surcharges. Shipping associations including the International Chamber of Shipping called for urgent protective measures for seafarers and a swift de-escalation of hostilities. UK Maritime Trade Operations of the Royal Navy confirmed the incident. The ongoing attacks highlight the geopolitical risks tied to the conflict between Houthis and Israel in Gaza and complicate global supply chains.