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28 Apr 2023 – A vessel is under attack 18nm south of Nishtun, Yemen

UKMTO WARNING 001/APR/2023

Latitude: 1531.838N Longitude: 05213.688E

Incident Date: 28/04/2023 Time: 0300 UTC

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Issued: 28/APR/23 0310UTC

UKMTO have received a report of a vessel under attack in position 1531.838N 05213.688 (18NM south of Nishtun, Yemen). Shots fired at vessel, 3 boats with 3-4 POB on each.

UPDATE 01

Attack in position 1531.838N 05213.688 (18NM south of Nishtun, Yemen), confirmed by authorities as Government Agency activity. Event downgraded from ATTACK to INCIDENT. Situation ongoing. Vessels are advised to report suspicious activity to UKMTO.

VESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION

Source : UKMTO