The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on 15 April that it received a report of an incident for a vessel 100 nautical miles east of Yemen’s Aden in which shots were fired.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident approximately 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen. As reported by the UKMTO, according to the Master, the vessel was followed by multiple small craft carrying armed individuals for around two hours, during which shots were fired.
In response, the Master altered course toward the Yemeni coastline, prompting the small craft to disengage and leave the area.
All crew members are reported safe and well, and the vessel is continuing its voyage to the next port of call. Furthermore, authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
