The Houthis on Sunday attacked the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Magic Seas with drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire, forcing its crew of 22 to abandon the vessel loaded with fertilizer and steel billets for Turkey.

The Houthis launched back-to-back attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea over the past two days after months of relative calm.

Second Cargo Ship Hit as Yemen's Houthis Step Up Attacks | Firstpost America | N18G Two cargo ships have been attacked near Yemen’s coast within 24 hours, raising fears of renewed instability in the Red Sea.