The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received a report of a maritime incident occurring 14NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen, on 26th April.
As informed, the Master has reported two attacks. The first attack, the vessel experienced an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, which was felt by the crew on board.
Subsequently, the second attack on the vessel, consisted of what is believed to be two missiles, which resulted in damage to the vessel.
..UKMTO stated.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
Since November, the Houthis have carried out over fifty attacks on ships, including seizing one and sinking another. The frequency of these attacks has reduced recently due to U.S.-led airstrikes and a decrease in commercial ship traffic through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 066 ATTACK Update 001https://t.co/fX3hWupi7g
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 14NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. UPDATE 001: The Master has reported two attacks. #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/roGSezHSCb— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) April 26, 2024
