The UKMTO have issued an advisory regarding a possible incident involving a vessel in the Red Sea, approximately 28nm North of Tiyo, Eritrea. The advisory states the following:
"UKMTO are aware of unconfirmed reports that a vessel may have been attacked in position 1509N 04101E. UKMTO are not aware of a current specific threat to merchant shipping in this area, but continue to monitor the situation. UKMTO urges all vessels to exercise caution and maintain a good all-round lookout while transiting the High Risk Area."
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