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On June 13, 2024, the 'Verbena', en route from Songhkla to Vencia, was attacked by the Houthi terrorists and hit by two projectiles 98 nautical miles east of Aden in the Gulf of Aden. A third projectile caused minor additional damage. A fire resulted onboard. One crew member was seriously injured. The sailor was transferred by an American helicopter for treatment on board a nearby warship, while the crew struggled to bring the fire under control. The ship was still on fire on the morning of June 14.

The Houthi terrorists allegedly targeted the British destroyer HMS 'Diamond', the 'Norderney' and the 'MSC Tavvishi' on June 8. According to the British maritime security company Ambrey, the 'Norederney' was hit by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden. A second missile was sighted but did not hit the ship. A fire broke out, but was put out. People in small boats in the vicinity had opened fire on the ship during the incident. The captain of the vessel assured that the crew was safe. Damage control work was being carried out. The captain of the vessel reported that there were no injuries, and that the ship is heading towards its next port of destination. The 'MSC Tavvishi' was attacked about 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden and struck by a missile with a subsequent fire onboard. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence refuted claims made by Yemen's Houthis that they launched ballistic missiles at the British destroyer in the Red Sea.

The Houthi terrorists have for the first time successfully used a surface drone to attack a merchant ship in the Red Sea. The drone hit the 'Tutor', en route to Aqaba, 66 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah in the Red Sea, in the stern on the morning of June 12, 2024, and punched a hole in the engine room. The impact of the USV caused severe flooding and damage to the engine room and disabled the vessel. Of the 21 crew members of different nationalities on board the ship, one was reported missing, trapped in the flooded engine room after the attack, and was presumed dead. The captain described the surface drone used for the attack as "white, with a length of 5 to 7 metres". Later the ship was also hit by a ballistic missile. Salvage crews and the 'Tutor's crew have so far succeeded in keeping the bulk carrier afloat. The Tsavliris Salvage Group has engaged two oceangoing tugs, the 15,000-bhp 'Gladiator' (built 1977) and the 5,150-bhp 'Hercules' (built 2009), to rush to the scene. Both tugs were subject to US sanctions against Iran, but the operation has obtained special dispensation from US authorities. All proper procedures and steps are being followed.

The Houthi terrorists allegedly targeted the British destroyer HMS 'Diamond', the 'Norderney' and the 'MSC Tavvishi' on June 8. According to the British maritime security company Ambrey, the 'Norederney' was hit by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden. A second missile was sighted but did not hit the ship. A fire broke out, but was put out. People in small boats in the vicinity had opened fire on the ship during the incident. The captain of the vessel assured that the crew was safe. Damage control work was being carried out. The captain of the vessel reported that there were no injuries, and that the ship is heading towards its next port of destination. The 'MSC Tavvishi' was attacked about 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden and struck by a missile with a subsequent fire onboard.

On June 10, 2024, at 4.35 a.m., the 'G.B. Corrado' was boarded by four perpetrators, armed with knives, west uf Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 8.3' N 103° 28.9' E. The intruders stole engine spares. No injuries were reported.