Attack on a Passenger Vessel, Red Sea
Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
1 Apr 2024 - 19:56 | CW Alert 001- (Apr 24) | Indian Ocean | Attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO |
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It has been reported that a vessel has been attacked approximately 150nm Northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: The Master of the Bahamas-flagged passenger vessel has reported to the UKMTO, that they were hailed by an entity -claiming to be the Yemini Navy, who were requesting the vessel to turn on their AIS. Just after the hailing, a crew member reported hearing what is suspected to be gunshots. Following this a cracked cabin window was discovered on the port side. The vessel and crew were reported safe and the vessel was proceeding to the next port of call. |