Crew In Red Sea Preparing To Abandon Ship After Attack

A commercial vessel in the Red Sea is taking on water, and its crew is preparing to abandon ship following a coordinated attack Sunday, according to the British military, the Associated Press reported.

The vessel came under assault from multiple sources, including small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and possibly drone boats, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the Associated Press reported. The attack left the ship ablaze and in a compromised condition, prompting emergency preparations by the crew.

❗️ UPDATE: Crew prepping to ABANDON ship — UKMTO

‘Vessel taking on water’

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While no group has officially claimed responsibility, the scale and nature of the assault point to Yemen’s Houthi rebels as likely perpetrators, according to the Associated Press. The Iran-backed group has not taken credit but acknowledged the incident in affiliated media outlets.

The Houthis have previously targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. (RELATED: Navy Reportedly Loses Second Fighter Jet Overboard In Red Sea In A Week)

The UKMTO issued a navigational warning for vessels transiting the area, advising heightened caution amid ongoing threats. Details about the ship’s ownership, cargo, and crew have not yet been made public, and no casualties have been reported as of Sunday evening.

Maritime security analysts are monitoring the situation closely, with concerns rising over potential disruptions to one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The Red Sea corridor is a vital artery for global trade, linking Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.