Suspicious approach on a cargo vessel, Red Sea
Issued: 4 months ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
14 Jan 2024 - 11:10 | CW Alert 026- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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It has been reported to the UKMTO that there has been an approach on a merchant vessel involving two small craft 23 NM North West of Assab, Eritrea. The boats approached, hailed the vessel and attempted to get it to alter course. The vessel maintained its course with reassurance from the authorities. The two small boats have left the vicinity. The vessel and crew are reported safe. UPDATE: Further information has been received confirming that a Panama-flagged cargo vessel was involved in the incident. The two small craft had up to six armed persons onboard dressed in civilian clothes with a heavy machine gun fitted onboard. The armed security team onboard also displayed their weapons before the boats left the area. |