‘Flaming’ ship’s crew bailing into Red Sea after attack from men ‘firing grenades’

A stock image of a large oil tanker in the Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan. (Credits: Getty Images)

The crew of a ship attacked by men launching rocket-propelled grenades are preparing to bail out into the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen.

The vessel, identified as the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas, caught fire after being hit by sea drones and men firing guns from small boats, according to Maritime security sources.

The merchant ship is taking on water and crew members are now preparing to abandon the vessel.