A cargo ship reported being attacked 14 nautical miles south of Yemen's coast when a small speedboat approached, opened fire, and attempted to board the vessel, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center. Maritime authorities are investigating the incident and have advised vessels in the area to exercise caution.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported on Monday afternoon that a cargo ship came under attack approximately 14 nautical miles south of Yemen's coastline. According to the report, a small speedboat approached the vessel, opened fire, and attempted to board it. The cargo ship's crew is reported safe; no casualties or damage have been confirmed. The UKMTO advised all transiting vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. This is the latest in a series of maritime incidents off Yemen and Oman tracked by the UKMTO in recent days. As The Zioneer previously reported, a cargo ship off Yemen was attacked by a small vessel on June 10, with its security team exchanging fire and repelling the attackers. Other incidents this month include an oil tanker hit by gunfire off Oman on June 13, and a tanker fire at Sohar port on June 11. The UKMTO reports remain single-sourced at this stage, with no independent confirmation or details on the identity of the attackers.
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