Maritime Incident Reported Off Yemen’s Eastern Coast

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, a maritime incident has been reported off the eastern coast of Yemen. Data published by the Mehr News Agency, citing Reuters, indicates that the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday reported the occurrence of this incident.

The UKMTO further detailed that a report was received concerning an incident located 140 nautical miles southeast of Mukalla, Yemen. The captain of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker reported that a small boat with seven occupants approached the vessel. Subsequently, the occupants of the boat fired two rounds at the tanker. In response, the armed security team aboard the tanker fired two warning shots into the air towards the approaching boat, prompting it to change course. Vessels are advised to exercise caution while transiting the area and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Relevant authorities are currently investigating the incident.