Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
17 Jan 2024 - 17:35 | CW Alert 036- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have received a report of an attack 60nm Southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports that the vessel has been hit on the port side by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The Master reported that there was a fire onboard which has now been extinguished. Vessel and crew are reported safe and proceeding to next port of call. UPDATE: Further information has been received confirming that the vessel involved in the incident was a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, owned and operated by an American company. |