Attack on a vessel, Red Sea
Issued: 10 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
15 Dec 2023 - 06:18 | CW Alert 019- (Dec 23) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have received a report of an incident, approximately 60nm Southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The UKMTO have been informed that a vessel has been impacted by an unknown object which has resulted in a fire onboard. No casualties have been reported. UPDATE 2: Further clarification has been obtained confirming that this incident involved a Liberia-flagged container vessel being targeted with a missile or drone, fired from Houthi controlled territory in Yemen. It is reported the projectile hit the port side of the vessel and one container fell into the sea due to the explosion. The vessel broadcasted that there is a fire on deck via VHF. UPDATE 3: The UKMTO has reported that the fire has been extinguished, the vessel and all crew are safe. |