March 8th, 2024 - The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, approximately 50 nautical miles south-southeast of Aden, Yemen. The initial report lacked specifics, but authorities launched an investigation.
Update 1: Further details emerged, indicating the vessel's captain witnessed two explosions ahead of their ship. Fortunately, the vessel and crew remained safe.
Update 2: UKMTO issued Warning Incident 047, confirming the incident as an attack. The vessel's master clarified that neither the ship nor its crew sustained any damage. They are continuing their voyage to the next port of call.
Vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
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