Merchant Vessel Approached By Small Craft Carrying Weapons And Ladders Leading To Exchange Of Fire
In response, the merchant vessel carried out "self-protection measures", after which the small craft fired upon the merchant vessel.
YEMEN - An incident occurred 195 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen where a merchant vessel reported to have been approached by a small craft with 5 to 6 people onboard who were carrying weapons and ladders.
In response, the merchant vessel carried out "self-protection measures", after which the small craft fired upon the merchant vessel. The security team aboard the MV then again returned fire, after which the small craft aborted its approach toward the vessel.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the merchant vessel's crew are safe, and that the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.
All vessels navigating the region are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.