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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