Attack on a tanker, Bab El Mandeb
Issued: 9 months, 2 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2024-07-10 02:40:00 | CW Alert 004- (Jul 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED/JMIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported to the UKMTO that a vessel has been attacked 40nm South of Mocha, Yemen (exact position not specified). The authorities are investigating. UPDATE 1: Clearwater have received further information that an explosion occurred in close proximity of the portside of a Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker. The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. UPDATE 2: The Master has confirmed to the UKMTO that the vessel and crew are reported safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. UPDATE 3: The JMIC have confirmed that a missile exploded approximately 600 m from the vessel and no damage was sustained by the tanker. The vessel is now heading to Djibouti to disembark a crew member for an unrelated medical reason. | |||||