Attack on a bulk carrier, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
15 Feb 2024 - 13:45 | CW Alert 015- (Feb 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO |
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The UKMTO has received a report of an incident 85NM east of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The crew and the vessel are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO. UPDATE: Further confirmed information has been received stating that the vessel was a Barbados flagged bulk carrier. The vessel received light damage caused by shrapnel from the explosion. |