Attack on a tanker, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
26 Jan 2024 - 10:25 | CW Alert 047- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have reported that information has been received regarding an attack on a vessel 60nm Southwest of Aden, Yemen. The authorities are currently investigating, Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO. UPDATE: Further information has been received that the Master of a vessel reported that two missiles had exploded in the water at distance from the vessels port quarter. Coalition Forces are responding to the incident. The vessel and crew are reported as safe and no damage has been reported. the vessel is heading to its next port of call. Clearwater have also been able to confirm that the vessel involved was a Panama-flagged oil tanker. |