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Merchant Vessel Attacked 82NM South of Aden, Yemen - No Casualties Reported

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a warning incident report of an attack on a merchant vessel 82 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen (12.253879, 46.220279). 

The incident, identified as UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 070 - ATTACK - Update 001, occurred when the Master of the merchant vessel reported two explosions in close proximity to the ship.

Fortunately, the vessel and all crew members are safe, and no casualties have been reported. The authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and identify any potential threats.

In response to this alarming report, UKMTO has advised all vessels to transit with caution and vigilance. Any suspicious activity should be immediately reported to UKMTO to ensure the safety of all maritime traffic in the region. As tensions in the area remain high, it is crucial that all necessary precautions are taken to protect both personnel and assets.



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