Suspicious approach on a vessel, Bab El Mandeb
Issued: 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
19 Dec 2023 - 05:30 | CW Alert 027- (Dec 23) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO |
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The UKMTO have received a report from the Master of a vessel, of an incident 80nm Northeast of Djibouti (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The UKMTO have confirmed that a vessel was approached by four small boats with up to five persons onboard. The closest small boat moved parallel to within 0.5nm of the vessel before moving away. The boats were described as blue and grey in colour. The Master reported that no weapons were sighted and they were not hailed. UPDATE 2: The UKMTO have received confirmation that the vessel has cleared the area and both the vessel and crew are reported as safe. |