Merchant Vessel Attacked Off Yemeni Coast

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on the merchant vessel "True Confidence" 54 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen, near the coordinates 11°49'00"N 044°38'00"E.

The "True Confidence" is a Barbadian-flagged bulk carrier that departed Lianyungang, China and was en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Latest update:

The "True Confidence" was confirmed to have been hit, damaged, and abandoned by its crew at the location 11°55'42"N 044°30'24"E.
The vessel is currently no longer under command (NUC).
Coalition Forces are assisting the vessel and the crew.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels of launching an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) at the "True Confidence."

According to CENTCOM:

The attack occurred at approximately 11:30 AM (Sanaa time) on March 6th.
The attack resulted in three fatalities, at least four injuries (three critical), and significant damage to the vessel.
This is the fifth ASBM launched by the Houthis in the last two days.
Two other ASBMs struck M/V MSC Sky II and one was shot down by USS Carney (DDG 64).

Authorities are investigating the incident.

Vessels in the area are advised to:

Transit with caution
Report any suspicious activity to UKMTO

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