The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident of approximately 60NM from Al Hudaydah, Yemen in the Red Sea. An explosion was heard, and missiles were observed 4NM from the incident location. Another explosion was seen at approximately 0.5NM from the reporting vessel, with the explosion taking place in the sea.
The vessel and its crew are safe. Local authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Vessels in the area are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activities to the UKMTO
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