Suspicious Approach on a Tanker, Gulf Of Aden
Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-07-01 09:45:00 CW Alert 002- (Jul 26) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity Pirates UKMTO
UKMTO has report an incident 85NM south of Balhaf, Yemen (exact position not specified). The Master of a tanker reported that a small craft approached the vessel on the port quarter (at 2NM). The small craft was described as having a low free-board and orange interior with four persons on board. The small craft has now reportedly left the vicinity proceeding south. The crew are reported as safe and the vessel is continuing on its voyage. Authorities are investigating.
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