Suspicious Approach on a tanker, Yemen
Issued: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
27 Jun 2023 - 06:21 | CW Alert 019- (Jun 23) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO |
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It has been reported that a tanker was approached whilst underway approximately 31nm south of Port Saleef, Yemen. Two small crafts with up to three persons on board closed to within 50 meters of the vessel on the port side. Weapons were sighted but no shots were fired. The vessel increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres resulting in the small crafts departing the vicinity. The vessel and crew are reported to be safe. |