Suspicious approach on a bulk carrier, Red Sea
Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
16 Jan 2024 - 11:00 | CW Alert 031- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Suspect | TBC | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that a merchant vessel has been approached by four boats in the Red Sea. The small crafts came to within 400m of the vessel, the armed guards onboard fired four warning shots into the water which resulted in the boats aborting their approach. The vessel continued her voyage and the crew are safe. UPDATE: Further information has been received confirming that the vessel involved in the incident was a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. |