Suspicious activity towards a vessel, Persian Gulf
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-05-10 23:25:00 CW Alert 013- (May 25) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity UKMTO
It has been reported to the UKMTO, that a small craft collided with a vessel 80NM of the coast of Jebel Ali, UAE. The small craft went on to attempt to collide with other vessels in the area but was unsuccessful. The crew of the small craft were transferred safely to another small craft. The Master of the vessel later reported receiving VHF messages asking them to stop and allow authorities to board the vessel although it is unconfirmed who sent them. All crew have been reported safe and well.
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