Philippines officials said that the crew of Tutor, a Greek vessel damaged by Houthi militants during an attack in the Red Sea is expected to be rescued in the next day. However, one sailor remains missing.

The attack on the Tutor coal carrier flying the Liberian flag, which was attacked near the Yemeni Port of Hodeidah, caused flooding and severe damage to the engine rooms. It also rendered the vessel unable to move. The ship was taking on water and needed rescue.

Houthi militants, who are aligned with Iran, have claimed responsibility for the attack by boat and missile on the Tutor. Since November, the Houthis have launched drones and missiles on ships in shipping channels of Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden, claiming to be acting in solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza War.

Hans Cacdac of the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers, said at a Manila press conference that most of the 22 crew members aboard are Filipino.

He said that "Rescue will be on the way within the day." However, he couldn't give any more information due to security concerns.

The Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the authorities of the country were coordinating with United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations to bring the crew back to the Philippines.

Maritime sources reported that the missing crewmember was believed to be trapped inside the engine room. Cacdac, citing the captain, said that the rest of the crew was "safe" and had enough food.

We are still trying to determine or account for that particular seafarer on board. Cacdac stated, "We are praying that we can find him."

Reuters has not received a response from the ship's Athens based manager Evalend Shipping.

Houthi's campaign in the Red Sea has caused global shipping to be disrupted, causing delays and increased costs throughout supply chains. In separate attacks, the militants have destroyed one ship, taken over another vessel and killed 3 seafarers. Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales and Renee Maltezou, Athens; additional reporting by Yannis Souiotis. Editing by Angus MacSwan.