Crew Testimonies of “ETERNITY C”: Admission of Zionist Destination and Apology to Palestine
The Yemeni Military Media today, Monday 3 Safar 1447 AH (28 July 2025 CE), released documented footage and exclusive interviews with the crew of the commercial vessel ETERNITY C, which the Armed Forces successfully targeted and completely sank in the Red Sea earlier this month as part of the escalating naval deterrence operations.
Frank Admissions: Our Destination Was Umm al-Rashrash, Not Jeddah
Survivors rescued in a precision operation by Yemeni naval units revealed the ship’s true course. They confirmed that ETERNITY C was sailing from Berbera Port in Somalia to the occupied Palestinian port of Umm al-Rashrash—blatantly violating Yemen’s navigation ban on Israeli ports. The crew explained that any mention of Jeddah as the destination was merely a ruse and logistical cover.
Crew Exposes the Captain and Appeals to Global Companies
Several crew members denounced the captain for concealing the Yemeni naval warnings and the passage ban, leaving them unaware of the danger. They issued an urgent plea to international maritime and shipping firms: never repeat this mistake. They called for a complete boycott of Israeli ports and insisted that all tracking and identification systems remain active in these perilous waters. Addressing the Palestinian people, they apologized:
“We regret that our ship was bound for Israel.”
A Precision Rescue: Naval Forces Exemplify Combat Ethics
The military footage also highlighted the humanitarian efforts accompanying the strike. Special naval units conducted a two‑day search-and-rescue, saving 11 crew members—two injured—who were evacuated for medical care. One body was recovered from the vessel before its final plunge and transferred to the hospital morgue.
Official Warning: Safe Navigation—Unless Heading to the Zionist Entity
A military source explained that ETERNITY C was targeted after repeatedly ignoring warnings broadcast on International Channel 16, and after the captain refused to comply. The ship flew the flag of COSMO SHIPMANAGEMENT SA, which has previously dispatched vessels to enemy ports. Among its ships:
HSL NIKE: Carried four shipments to Haifa from Turkish and Egyptian ports in March, April, June, and July 2025.
FAITH: Completed two similar voyages in recent months.
The source warned all owners and operators: any vessel serving Israeli ports—regardless of its nationality or location—will be targeted under Yemen’s ban.
Decisive Message: This Sea Is Not Safe for the Zionists
The source reiterated that maritime navigation is secure for all vessels except those linked to Israel or its ports, and those belonging to companies violating the ban, until the aggression and siege on Gaza cease.
“We hold offending companies fully responsible for the safety of their ships, crews, and the marine environment. We will continue enforcing the ban until our legitimate objectives are achieved.”
He also emphasized that ships must keep their communication identifiers active and that naval forces stand ready to receive distress calls via Channel 16 or the dedicated email address.
Operation Background: Precision Strikes and a Deterrent Response
On 9 July 2025, the Armed Forces announced a targeted operation against ETERNITY C, which was breaching the ban en route to Umm al-Rashrash. Using a suicide boat and six ballistic and cruise missiles, they sank the vessel completely. Special naval teams then evacuated the crew and provided necessary aid—broadcast live, including the missile strikes and their precise impacts.
Escalatory Context: Phase IV Begins—The Red Line Expands
This strike coincides with the Armed Forces’ declaration of Phase IV of the naval blockade against the Zionist entity, extending targeting to all ships of any company serving the enemy, wherever they sail. Earlier, on 7 July, a similar operation sank the vessel MAGIC SEAS—also violating the ban—using two unmanned boats, five ballistic and cruise missiles, and three drones, all while allowing the crew to evacuate safely.