Suspicious approach on a vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
28 Jan 2024 - 06:10 | CW Alert 054- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Suspicious activity | TBC | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel approximately 70nm Northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. A small craft with five perpetrators onboard approached the vessel aggressively. Four of the suspects were equipped with automatic weapons but none were wearing uniforms. The armed security team fired two warning shots which caused the craft to break off the approach and leave the area. The Master has reported that the vessel and crew are safe, and is continuing the transit to the next port of call. Clearwater have also received further information confirming the vessel involved was a Libera-flagged container vessel. |