The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported that it has received a report of an incident 70NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. According to the report, a vessel was approached and hailed by one white skiff, with five persons onboard. This was followed by an exchange of small arms fire. Two additional skiffs were also reported in the vicinity.. Ship & Bunker News team thought it is too early to determine whether the incident is linked to the Houthi rebels , who have previously targeted vessels in the region, or a piracy incident. For more than 20 years UKMTO has been a trusted authority in the maritime security sector, helping protect crucial trade routes by providing mariners, shipping companies, and regional authorities with essential, verified and corroborated security information. In the Middle East and Indian Ocean Region, through the Single Information Framework (SIF) agreement, UKMTO collaborates with global maritime stakeholders to provide timely and validated security alerts. |
