Attack on Tanker, Al Mukalla, Yemen
Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-17 10:30:00 | CW Alert 031- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Suspected pirates | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that the Master of an LNG Tanker has reported being approached by a small skiff with seven persons onboard, whilst transiting approximately 140 nautical miles southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact position not specified). The skiff fired two shots at the tanker, prompting the vessel's armed Security Team to discharge two warning shots in response, which caused the skiff to alter course away from the vessel. Authorities are investigating and vessels are advised to transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. UPDATE: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved in the incident was the Bahamas-flagged LNG Tanker AL KHARSAAH (IMO 9360881). | |||||