Merchant Vessel Reports Explosion in the Indian Ocean Off the Coast of Yemen

March 15, 2024 - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an update on an incident in the Indian Ocean, west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.

Earlier on March 15, UKMTO reported receiving information regarding an incident in the area. Authorities were investigating the nature of the incident.

In an update released today, UKMTO reported that the master of a merchant vessel reported an explosion some distance away from the ship. There were no injuries to the crew and the vessel sustained no damage. The merchant vessel is continuing on its voyage to its next port of call.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Important Details:

Location: 65 nautical miles west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen
Date: March 15, 2024
Reported By: Master of a merchant vessel
Incident: Explosion (some distance away from the vessel)
Injuries: None
Damage to Vessel: None

Recommendations:

UKMTO advises all vessels in the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.

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