Suspicious approach on a bulk carrier off Mokha, Yemen
Issued: 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
18 Dec 2023 - 06:45 | CW Alert 024- (Dec 23) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have received a report of an incident, approximately 24nm Southeast of Mokha, Yemen (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: Further confirmed information has been received stating that one small craft containing a number of armed persons approached a vessel, approximately 14nm Southwest of Mokha, Yemen. UPDATE 2: The UKMTO have released further information stating that the vessel had an armed security team onboard who fired warning shots to the side of the approaching small craft which resulted in the craft moving away. UPDATE 3: It has been confirmed that the vessel involved was a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. |