Saudi’s tug RABIGH 3 was attacked and boarded by Houthi militia at 1850 UTC Nov 17 in Red sea in position 15 25N 042 18E, N of Kamaran Island, Yemen. Tug was seized and taken to Al Qaryah, Yemeni waters, off Kamaran island. A number of sources said tug was towing South Korean drilling rig, which was also seized. Houthi leaders said the rig will be released. Tug’s AIS is on, but rig can’t be identified.
Tug RABIGH 3, IMO 8600105, GT 545, built 1987, flag Saudi Arabia, manager MARINE SERVICES CO LTD-SAU.
Global News 
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