Suspicious approach on a cargo vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
28 Apr 2024 - 14:40 CW Alert 024- (Apr 24) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity TBC UKMTO
A Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel has reported being approached by a small craft whilst underway, approximately 177NM Southeast of Nishtun, Yemen (exact position not specified). The small craft was blue and yellow in colour and had four persons onboard, it approached the vessel on the port side. The cargo vessel conducted self-protection measures and the small craft ceased its pursuit and left the area. The vessel and crew are reported safe and is continuing to its next port of call.
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