Attack on a Bulk Carrier, Red Sea
Issued: 1 day, 14 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2025-07-07 16:53:00 | CW Alert 012- (Jul 25) | Indian Ocean | Attack | MILITANTS | Closed/UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier is under attack from several small craft, approximately 50nm Southwest of Hodeidah Port, Yemen. Initial reports indicate that the small craft fired multiple Rocket Propelled Grenades at the bulk carrier. This is an ongoing incident. UPDATE 1: Further information has been received indicating that up to three crew members have been injured, with one crew member trapped in the engine room. UPDATE 2: The Company Security Officer has informed the UKMTO that as of 07:10 UTC, the vessel has sustained significant damage and lost all propulsion. The vessel is surrounded by small craft and under continuous attack. Clearwater will continue to investigate and update this alert on receipt of confirmed information. | |||||