Attack on a bulk carrier, Red Sea
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
12 Feb 2024 - 00:35 | CW Alert 013- (Feb 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO has received a report of an attack on a vessel 40nm South of Mocha, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. UPDATE 1: The UKMTO have received further information from the Master stating that the vessel was attacked by two missiles. The crew are reported as safe and the vessel is continuing to it's next port of call. Clearwater have also been able to confirm that the vessel involved was a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. UPDATE 2: The UKMTO have received confirmation that minor damage was sustained to the vessel as a result of the attack. |