UKMTO Reports Suspicious Approach to Bulk Carrier off Yemen, JMIC Issues Blockade Clearance Advisory

UKMTO Warning 049-26 was issued on May 2 stating that it, “has received a report of a suspicious approach 84NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.”

ARABIAN SEA — The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued Warning 049-26 on May 2 detailing a reported approach to a bulk carrier 84 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.

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UKMTO Suspicious Activity Warning Details

UKMTO Warning 049-26 was issued on May 2 stating that it, “has received a report of a suspicious approach 84NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.”

The master (ship captain) of a bulk carrier “reported being approached to within 500 metres by 1 green hulled skiff which was accompanied by 1 white fishing vessel.”

Vessels are advised “to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while UKMTO continue to investigate.”

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