Cargo vessel Lady Naeima under fire by skiffs off Yemen coast
On July 5, 2026, the bulk carrier Lady Naeima came under attack 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah in the Red Sea. Multiple skiffs carrying armed assailants approached the vessel and opened fire, prompting onboard private security guards to return fire. The attackers eventually retreated to a larger nearby vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the crew and cargo ship were safe, noting this was the first significant maritime incident in weeks.