Merchant Vessel Approached By Small Craft With Front-Mounted Weapon Near Yemen, Warning Shots Were Fired
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Merchant Vessel Approached By Small Craft With Front-Mounted Weapon Near Yemen, Warning Shots Were Fired
The report said that the small craft was grey and had a front-mounted weapon. The security team aboard the merchant vessel fired warning shots, after which the small craft left the area.
AL-MUKHA, YEMEN - There has been a report that a merchant vessel was approached on its starboard bow by three small craft which regrouped astern and approached the merchant vessel at the closest point of 1 nautical mile.
The report said that the small craft was grey and had a front-mounted weapon. The security team aboard the merchant vessel fired warning shots, after which the small craft left the area. All crew were reported safe and proceeded to continue to the next port of call.