Suspicious Approaches in the Gulf of Aden, Shots Fired

On April 15, 2025, 1700UTC: The vessel reported being followed by armed persons in multiple small craft for approximately 2 hours with shots fired, 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen.

YEMEN — Two suspicious approaches in the Gulf of Aden region south of Yemen. On 15 Apr 2025, 1700UTC, a vessel 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, was followed by armed persons in multiple small craft for approximately 2 hours with shots fired, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

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Event Details

On April 15, 2025, 1700UTC: The vessel reported being followed by armed persons in multiple small craft for approximately 2 hours with shots fired, 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen.

The vessel altered course towards the Yemeni coastline, and the small craft left the vicinity. All crew are safe and well, according to the alert issued by the UKMTO.

Strategic Context