Attack on a Tanker, Red Sea
Issued: 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
15 Mar 2024 - 02:05 | CW Alert 019- (Mar 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO |
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The UKMTO has reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 76nm Northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The Master has reported that the vessel has been struck by a missile and some damage has been sustained. The crew are reported as safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. UPDATE 2: Following a vessel inspection during daylight hours, it has been reported by the Master that the vessel was not hit and sustained no damage. The authorities are continuing to monitor the vessel. It has also been confirmed that the vessel involved was a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker. |