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A Cameroonian LPG tanker exploded off Yemen, forcing most crew to abandon ship; 24 rescued, one missing, with no evidence linking Houthis to attack.
A Cameroonian-flagged LPG tanker, the MV Falcon, caught fire and drifted off Yemen’s coast on October 18, 2025, after an explosion forced most of its 26 crew to abandon ship.
Officials differ on the cause, with UK sources suggesting a projectile strike and the EU calling it an accident.
About 15% of the vessel was burning, posing an explosion risk due to its full cargo.
Twenty-four crew members were rescued, with one missing and another possibly still on board.
A Greek frigate and French aircraft responded.
The Houthi rebels, who have targeted Red Sea shipping since 2023, denied involvement, and no evidence of missile or drone activity was found.
Un petrolero camerunés de GLP explotó frente a Yemen, lo que obligó a la mayoría de la tripulación a abandonar el barco; 24 rescatados, uno desaparecido, sin evidencia que vincule a los hutíes con el ataque.