LNG tanker approached east of Socotra Island, Indian Ocean
Issued: 3 weeks, 5 days ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2 Mar 2023 - 03:10 | CW Alert 002- (Mar 23) | Indian Ocean | General alert | TBC | UKMTO/EUNAVFOR |
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| It has been reported that an LNG tanker has been approached by two small crafts whilst underway approximately 345nm east of Socotra Island, Indian Ocean. The two crafts approached within 1nm of the tanker. UPDATE: The UKMTO has released further information stating that the LNG tanker was approached within 0.1nm and the two small crafts had white hulls. One craft had five persons on board whilst the other craft had six persons on board. It was also stated that the crafts were being supported by a larger blue-hulled vessel. | |||||