Cargo ship comes under attack off Yemen's Red Sea coast near Hodeida as UK maritime authorities investigate the latest incident.

Vessel's security guards return fire toward gunmen on skiff, which then flees back back to larger ship; vessel and crew safe, British maritime agency says

A cargo ship was attacked by armed assailants in the Red Sea off Yemen, and onboard guards returned fire. The incident has renewed concern over security on a vital shipping route after recent warnings of more attacks.

Cargo ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen, reportedly by unknown assailants, as UK military investigates the incident.

A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.