The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an incident occurring 60NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
The Master of a Panama-flagged, Emirati-owned Chemical Tanker reported seeing a rocket on the Starboard side of the ship, which subsequently exploded 3-5NM from the Port bow.
There have been several reports that the vessel targeted was in fact a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned Bulk Carrier which was in close proximity at the time.
No damage to the vessel has been reported, and she is proceeding to her next port of call.
This incident is currently under investigation by authorities. The Castor Vali team will continue to provide updates and analysis to support informed decision-making in navigating these waters.
Vessels are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activities to the UKMTO.
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