Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have launched a boat-borne bomb attack against a commercial ship in the Red Sea on June 12. The use of a boat loaded with explosives raised the specter of 2000’s USS Cole attack by al-Qaida that killed 17 on board the US warship.Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor. This is reportedly the first successful hit by the Houthis using a drone boat.Houthis have used drone boats for attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, but they have been unable to actually score a hit with one until now, Business Insider reported.