Eternity-C

Following the recent attack by the Houthi terrorists on the 'Eternity C' of the Cosmo Shipmanagement in Athens, the offshore tug 'Giant' (IMO: 9255907) was mobilized to the Red Sea by the Hellenic Association of Towboat Owners, in cooperation with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in Athens to assist in the event of attacks and accidents. It is intended to protect human life and the environment and support global shipping. The tug is manned by a qualified crew of 14 Greek sailors. It has four 16,000 hp engines and is capable of operating in the most adverse weather conditions. The vessel is equipped with an IACS navigator. Its main tasks are providing assistance to ships in distress, combating marine pollution, and protecting human life. The 'Giant' also has firefighting capabilities (Level 2, i.e., 7,200 cubic meters of water per hour at a distance of 200 meters) with a self-protection system throughout the ship. There are rescue zones and accommodations for 40 people, with the ability to accommodate a rescue team and rescued persons. There is also a hospital on board and the ability to supply electricity to damaged vessels. It can support salvage operations and offers space for helicopter operations (with winch only) as well as storage of rescue equipment. The ship will support, protect, and assist Greek-owned vessels and Greek seafarers, according to the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy supports the efforts and the cooperation between the public and private sectors.

A Russian crew member of the 'Eternity C'' is receiving treatment in Yemen, Russia's state news agency RIA said on July 17. RIA identified the Russian sailor as Aleksei Galaktionov, one of several crew members picked up by the Yemeni Navy after the ship sank. IThe man, who had sustained injuries in the attack, was said to be in markedly improved condition.10 people, among them eight crew members, and two security guards, had been rescued and taken to Saudi Arabia. The entire crew was Filipino, except for one Russian

The eight Filipino crew members of the 'Eternity C' arrived back home on the night of July 16. via flight SV870 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City. The seafarers will receive financial assistance through the DMW’s Aksyon Fund, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s Emergency Repatriation Fund, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development; medical care from the Department of Health; New NAIA Infra Corp. support under the Department of Transportation; and comprehensive reintegration assistance from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and other members of the National Reintegration Network to ensure a smooth, productive, and sustainable transition back to their families. The DMW was still verifying reports that three of the 13 missing Filipino seafarers were killed. There were also reports that the unaccounted sailors were being held hostage by the Houthi terrorists. Report with photo: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/8-filipino-crew-of-sunken-houthi-hit-ship-back-home