UKMTO have received reports of an M/V being fired upon by one craft in position 14:13.07N 042:44.01E. Vessel reported approximately 4 to 5 bursts of automatic fire. On board AST returned fire. Incident located 30NM from port HODEIDA. Vessel and crew safe.
At least three incidents similar to this, and in the direct vicinity, were reported in 2022. UKMTO is awaiting further details ATT, and have been unable to confirm whether the incident was due to piracy or militant activities. All vessels transiting Red Sea/Gulf of Aden are advised to stay clear of Yemeni coast, and report all attacks and suspicious sightings to local authorities, UKMTO, and IMB PRC as per IMO CIR 1334
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