Suspicious approach on a vessel near Point Alpha, IRTC, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 7 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
5 Oct 2023 - 09:00 | CW Alert 002- (Oct 23) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO |
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It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel whilst underway 26nm Northeast of Point Alpha, IRTC, Gulf of Aden. Up to ten small crafts approached the vessel to between 50 to 100 meters. Each small craft contained up to eight persons and ladders were sighted on two of the boats. The alarm was raised, and the suspicious craft continued to follow for fifteen minutes. The vessel and crew have been reported as safe. |