Cargo Ship Attacked Off Yemen Coast, Fire Contained

March 4, 2024 - A cargo ship, initially reported as Israeli-affiliated, came under attack off the coast of Yemen on Monday, causing a fire onboard. The blaze was quickly contained, and the vessel, now confirmed to be the Liberian-flagged MSC Sky II, is safely proceeding to its next port of call.

Details of the Incident:

Location: 91 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen
Date: March 4, 2024
Vessel: MSC Sky II (Liberian-flagged)
Reported Attacker: Yemeni Armed Forces (claimed)
Outcome: Fire extinguished, crew safe, vessel proceeding normally

Initial reports incorrectly identified the vessel as Israeli-affiliated. The owner, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, has denied any connection to the ship.
The Yemeni Armed Forces claimed responsibility for targeting the vessel, as well as attacking US warships in the Red Sea. These claims remain unverified.

Response and Investigation:

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British security firm Ambrey reported the incident and confirmed the fire's containment.
Coalition Forces operating in the region, including the US-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic, are investigating the attack.

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