United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations UKMTO WARNING 023/DEC/2023
INCIDENT 023
Incident Date: Incident Time:
30/DEC/2023 1655UTC
Source: Master
Issued: 30DEC23 1800UTC
UKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 55NM South West
of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity
to UKMTO.
https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-023dec23.pdf
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations UKMTO WARNING 023/DEC/2023
INCIDENT 023 - UPDATE 001
Incident Date: Incident Time:
30/DEC/2023 1655UTC
Source: Master
Issued: 30DEC23 2000UTC
UKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 55NM South West of Al Hudaydah.
The master reported a loud bang accompanied by a flash on the port bow of the vessel.
The master contacted coalition forces on VHF who are now monitoring the situation.
The vessel is proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-023-update-001.pdf?rev=850c5b2d90a742c2bd4d9b94c85e0d6f