Commodity Ship Hit by Drone Near Yemen Is Taking on Water
- UK Navy says the commodity vessel was hit twice on Wednesday
- Houthi militant attacks on ships have disrupted voyages
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A commodity carrier was taking on water after being hit by a drone near Yemen, the latest incident underscoring the dangers of sailing through the Red Sea region.
The UK Navy said Wednesday that a ship was hit by a small craft that was 5-7 meters (16-23 feet) in length. The vessel’s master had reported to authorities that the crew was no longer in command of the ship, the Navy said. It was subsequently hit by a second projectile and military authorities are assisting.