Did Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Hijack an Israeli-owned Car Carrier in the Red Sea?

Israeli Ship Hijacked? What’s Going on With Shipping? Nov 17, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the hijacking of the UK-insured, Isle of Man-registered owned, Greek-managed, and Bahamian-flagged pure car and truck carrier Galaxy Leader by Iranian-backed Houthi-rebels in the Red Sea. He also addresses the Israeli connection as the beneficial owner of Galaxy Leader through Ray Carriers in Tel Aviv. #supplychain #galaxyleader #redsea #houthi #highjacking #terrorism #israel 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Seizure of Galaxy Leader 06:56 Israeli Connection 11:10 Conclusion Support What’s Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: Twitter: @mercoglianos Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@ Heightened Threat Level in Red Sea Prompts Concern Marine Traffic: Galaxy Leader :374788/mmsi:311408000/imo:9237307/vessel:GALAXY_LEADER Tanker Trackers Ray Car Carriers PCTC reported hijacked in Red Sea Houthis ‘hijack’ Israeli-owned car carrier Galaxy Leader Ray Car Carriers Ltd STAMCO Ship Management Co, Ltd. Equasis