The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Sunday that they received a distress call from a ship located 96 nautical miles southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.
Authorities are currently investigating the situation.
Reports later indicated that the ship sustained uncontrollable water ingress, leading to severe damage.
The UKMTO confirmed that the captain and crew were forced to abandon the vessel and were rescued by another ship.
Earlier on Sunday, UKMTO received a report of an incident 65 nautical miles from the Yemeni Hudaydah Port.
A commercial ship’s captain reported being attacked by a drone, resulting in damage to the vessel, though no crew members were injured. The ship is now en route to its next port.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), UKMTO advised caution for vessels transiting the area and urged reporting any suspicious activities. The identity of the damaged ship has not been disclosed.
Since November, the Houthi group has launched over 150 attacks on commercial ships, claiming these vessels were bound for Israel.
The Houthis have threatened to extend their attacks to the Mediterranean Sea, citing support for Gaza, which has been under heavy Israeli bombardment since October 7.
In numerous attacks, the Houthis have sunk two ships, detained one, and killed at least three sailors.
These assaults have prompted commercial shipping companies to reroute their vessels along a longer, more costly path around Africa.
These incidents have heightened fears that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas could destabilize the broader Middle East region.
In response, US aircraft have conducted dozens of strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, successfully intercepting multiple missiles and drones aimed at commercial ships.
