Update: The vessel reported that one of the UAS crashed into the water about 800 meters away. The vessel and its crew are safe and are continuing to their next destination.
Initial Alert: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an incident occurring approximately 85NM Southeast of Ash Shihr, Yemen. The incident is currently under investigation by the authorities, and the Castor Vali team will continue to provide updates and analysis upon receipt of confirmed information.
There have been several reports over the last week of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sightings in this general location, with UKMTO reporting a sighting of an unidentified UAV approximately 150NM Southeast of Ash Shihr on January 16th.
This incident remains under investigation by the authorities, and the Castor Vali team will continue to provide updates and analysis upon receipt of confirmed information.
All vessels in the area are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activities to the UKMTO.
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