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Houthi terrorists on July 1, 2024, claimed to have targeted the 'MSC Unific V' in the Arabian Sea. A second operation targeted the 'Delonix' in the Red Sea, marking the second attack in that region within a week. Yemen's Houthi group announced that they had conducted four military operations, targeting ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean. The spokesperson for the group, the operations were aimed at vessels linked to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel.

On June 30, 2024, 12 suspicious small boats surrounded the 'Summer Lady' in the Red Sea, about 13 nautical miles from Al Mukha, Yemen. The small craft, including some fast boats and kayak-small boats that were operated unmanned, approached the bul carrier and were 1.5 nautical miles away from the ship. They remained in the vicinity of the vessel for approximately one hour before departing again. The ship continued its voyage from Salalah to Suez with an ETA as of July 4. Later the U.S. Central Command forces destroyed three uncrewed surface vessels (USV) of the Houthi terrorists in the area. It was unclear whether these USV’s were among the 12 boats that had been involved in the incident with the 'Summer Lady'.

U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire and sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea on June 30, 2024, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from the 'Maersk Hangzhou,', which had been issued at about 6:30 a.m. LT. The vessel reported that four small boats were attacking it. The small boats, originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, fired crew-served and small-arms weapons at the 'Maersk Hangzhou', getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel. Helicopters from the U.S. ships -- USS 'Eisenhower' and USS 'Gravely' responded and issued verbal calls to the small boats. While the helicopters were in the process of issuing the calls, these fired upon the helicopters with crew served weapons and small arms. Service members aboard the Navy helicopters returned fire and sank three of the four small boats, killing the crews. The fourth boat fled the area. The Houthi terrorits said they lost 10 group members after U.S. forces fired on their vessels.

The British maritime security agency, United Kingdom Trade Operations (UKMTO), reported an attack on the 'Delonix' in the Red Sea on June 28, 2024. The Houthis also claimed attacking four vessels in the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The tanker was targeted 150 nautical miles northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The captain reported that five missiles were fired at the vessel, but none struck the vessel. All missiles hit the water in proximity to the vessel. No casualties were reported, and the ship continued transiting towards its next port call. Currently, the military authorities were investigating the attack on the vessel. The Houthis claimed attacking two vessels in the Red Sea, with the first one being the 'Delonix', which was attacked using ballistic missiles. Houthis referred to the vessel as American, though the ship is managed by the Greek Merman Maritime Co. The second vessel which was allegedly attacked was the 'Ioannis'(IMO: 9760158), using various uncrewed surface boats. The Houthi terrorists also claimed attacking the 'Waler' (IMO: 9393668) and 'Johannes Maersk' (IMO: 9215189) in the Mediterranean Sea, stating that the Denmark-registered containership was targeted because it is owned by Maersk, which as per Houthis, supports a Zionist entity and frequently violates the Houthis ban on visiting Israeli ports.

On June 25 2024, at 03.30. a.m. WIB, a theft incident occurred on the 'Dongbang Giant No. 6' in Kabil Waters, Riau. The ship sent a request for help after detecting two unknown ships approaching and two to three people boarding it. The Batam VTS immediately contacted the KN 'Tanjung Datu' which was patrolling near the position. At 05.00 WIB the patrol boat arrived on scene. The theft was carried out by two people who had managed to climb onto the ship and enter through the stern. The thieves took 44 engine spare parts from the engine room and injured one of the crew members at his hand. The perpetrators managed to escape via the stern using a lifeboat. Report with photo: https://imic.bakamla.go.id/berita/details/425/pencurian-di-atas-kapal-dongbang-giant-no-6