UKMTO Notice - Increase of Uncrewed Aerial System activity, Yemen
Issued: 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
19 Oct 2023 - 20:00 | CW Alert 010- (Oct 23) | Indian Ocean | Drone sighting | TBC | UKMTO |
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The UKMTO have reported that there is an increase of Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) activity heading North out of Yemen (exact coordinates have not been specified). There are currently no indications commercial maritime vessels are the intended target. Increased UAS activity may be observed in the Eastern Red Sea. Masters are requested to report any UAS activity to UKMTO and are advised to follow industry guidance on loitering munitions. The increased threat advisory is for a 72 hour period from time stated. In the event that increased threat endures past the 72 hour period, the UKMTO will release an update. UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has released an update stating that the warning is still valid until the 30th of October. |