Attack on a vessel, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2024-06-08 23:39:00 | CW Alert 007- (Jun 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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It has been reported by the UKMTO that a vessel has been attacked 70nm Southwest of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: The Master of a vessel has informed the UKMTO that they were struck by a projectile on the aft section, causing a fire which is under control. No casualties have been reported. Clearwater has also received further information stating the vessel was a Liberia-flagged container ship and it was hit by a missile. The fire has since been extinguished and the container vessel is being escorted by coalition forces. |