Attack on a Bulk Carrier, Red Sea
Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
14 Mar 2024 - 22:10 | CW Alert 018- (Mar 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO |
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It has been reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 50nm West of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: The UKMTO have received information from the Master, that two missiles were seen flying over the vessel, followed by two loud blasts in the distance. No damage has been reported, the crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to the next port of call. It has also been confirmed that the vessel involved was a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier. |