{"generated":"2026-10-17T00:57:06Z","count":346,"incidents":[{"id":"2026-173","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 173 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 173-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261014-ukmto_warning_173-26.pdf?rev=d1feb1e8533f4d23b71a6ebbbccfca89"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-13T17:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-14T10:21:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-14T10:21:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Saadiyat","type":"Container ship (~19,000 t)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3333,"lon":56.5,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":17,"dist_bam_mi":1274,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship Al Saadiyat hit on outbound Hormuz transit; minor damage","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late report that a 19,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile at 1700 UTC on 13 October 2026 during an outbound Strait of Hormuz transit; it reported minor damage and no casualties and continued its passage. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the container vessel Al Saadiyat. It was the third container ship hit in the strait that day, alongside GFS Pride (sunk) and GFS Giselle.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 173-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 13 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1700 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA 19,000 tonne Container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting an outbound SoH transit.\nThe vessel reports minor damage, no casualties and was able to continue on its passage.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","container ship","crew safe","outbound","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"Update: Singapore confirms container ship sunk in Hormuz amid fresh Iran attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-claims-mine-sank-container-ship-amid-fresh-hormuz-attacks"}]},{"id":"2026-172","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 172 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 172-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261014-ukmto_warning_172-26.pdf?rev=15f90d4d8a324f28a5b2dbc1a6d17bae"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-13T16:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-14T10:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-14T10:20:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"GFS Giselle","type":"Container ship (~50,000 t)","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) fleet","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.25,"lon":56.6,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":25,"dist_bam_mi":1274,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Singapore container ship GFS Giselle hit on inbound Hormuz transit; minor damage","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late report that a 50,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile at 1640 UTC on 13 October 2026 during an inbound Strait of Hormuz transit; it reported minor damage and no casualties and continued its passage. Vanguard Tech identified it as GFS Giselle, a Singapore-registered ship in the same GFS fleet as the sunken GFS Pride; Singapore's MPA said it sustained hull damage, reached a safe anchorage under its own power and all 22 crew were safe (MPA dated the strike 14 October, local time).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 172-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 13 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1640 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA 50,000 tonne Container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting an inbound SoH transit.\nThe vessel reports minor damage, no casualties and was able to continue on its passage.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","container ship","crew safe","hull damage","inbound","singapore","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"Update: Singapore confirms container ship sunk in Hormuz amid fresh Iran attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-claims-mine-sank-container-ship-amid-fresh-hormuz-attacks"},{"title":"Two Singapore-registered vessels hit in the Strait of Hormuz, one sinks (Bernama via The Star, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/10/14/two-singapore-registered-vessels-hit-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-one-sinks"},{"title":"Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz (Container News, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://container-news.com/container-ship-sinks-near-strait-of-hormuz/"}]},{"id":"2026-171","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 171 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 171-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261013-ukmto_warning_171-26.pdf?rev=854e34710b3f4dfebe3fe985a479a145"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-13T19:03:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-13T19:03:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Alfonso","type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.5075,"lon":56.3872,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":4,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Alfonso struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A verified source reported to UKMTO that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 October 2026. Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the tanker Alfonso, which is on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority non-compliance list; its status was unclear. It was one of four attacks UKMTO reported for 13 October, alongside three container ships.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 171-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 13 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. A verified source has reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","pgsa blacklist","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Update: Singapore confirms container ship sunk in Hormuz amid fresh Iran attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-claims-mine-sank-container-ship-amid-fresh-hormuz-attacks"}]},{"id":"2026-170","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 170 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 170-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261013-ukmto_warning_170-26.pdf?rev=c6618d252aa94ec0bfe7cdb1eebf3f45"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-13T18:58:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-13T18:58:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"GFS Pride","type":"Container ship (2,824 TEU)","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"GFS Ship Management FZE, UAE (manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4483,"lon":56.2636,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1270,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":"Floating containers reported (navigational warning)","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; the IRGC claimed an unnamed 2,500-container ship struck an Iranian mine south of the strait after taking an 'unauthorised' route (not confirmed as this ship)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride struck in Hormuz, catches fire and sinks","summary":"A verified source reported to UKMTO that a container ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 October 2026. Vanguard Tech identified it as the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride (2,824 TEU, managed by UAE-based GFS Ship Management); Singapore's MPA confirmed it caught fire and sank and that all 21 crew were evacuated without injury. Per IMO data it was the second vessel sunk since the war began on 28 February. The IRGC claimed an unnamed container ship sank after hitting a mine south of the strait.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 170-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 13 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. A verified source has reported that a container ship was struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","container ship","crew evacuated","fire","mine claim","singapore","strait of hormuz","sunk"],"sources":[{"title":"Update: Singapore confirms container ship sunk in Hormuz amid fresh Iran attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-claims-mine-sank-container-ship-amid-fresh-hormuz-attacks"},{"title":"Two Singapore-registered vessels hit in the Strait of Hormuz, one sinks (Bernama via The Star, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/10/14/two-singapore-registered-vessels-hit-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-one-sinks"},{"title":"Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz (Container News, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://container-news.com/container-ship-sinks-near-strait-of-hormuz/"},{"title":"Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile (Reuters via ThePrint, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://theprint.in/world/container-ship-sinks-near-hormuz-after-being-hit-by-projectile/3071944/"}]},{"id":"2026-164","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 164 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 164-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261011-ukmto_warning_164-26.pdf?rev=438f8055b40046ae998e91015f731a24"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T12:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-11T13:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-11T13:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Angola Prosperity","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"Sinokor (operator)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz (eastern end)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3167,"lon":56.5667,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":20,"dist_bam_mi":1276,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Sinokor VLCC Angola Prosperity hit on port side during outbound Hormuz transit","summary":"A Company Security Officer reported to UKMTO that a tanker transiting outbound had been struck on the port side by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 1200 UTC on 11 October 2026, causing damage; all crew were safe and no environmental impact was reported. Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Sinokor-operated VLCC Angola Prosperity. It was one of six attacks UKMTO reported for 11 October, a daily rate Maritime Executive called unprecedented.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 164-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1200 UTC | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe CSO reported a tanker transiting outbound had been struck on the port side by an unidentified projectile, resulting in damage to the vessel. All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was reported at the time of the attack.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","crude oil tanker","outbound","sinokor","strait of hormuz","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran hits tanker in Sohar and two in Hormuz, US disables bulker (Seatrade Maritime, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-hits-tanker-in-sohar-and-two-in-hormuz-us-disables-bulker"},{"title":"Iran attacks 3 tankers near Oman and Strait of Hormuz after U.S. disables bulker (Marine Insight, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/iran-attacks-3-tankers-near-oman-and-strait-of-hormuz-after-u-s-disables-bulker/"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"},{"title":"Tanker damaged after being hit in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says (Reuters via L'Orient Today, 11 Oct 2026)","url":"https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1550436/tanker-damaged-after-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-says.html"}]},{"id":"2026-169","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 169 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 169-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261012-ukmto_warning_169-26.pdf?rev=be3e3edb9924428391a356267d08bd31"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-12T18:52:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-12T18:52:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3722,"lon":55.9425,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":31,"dist_bam_mi":1252,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile on outbound Hormuz transit","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile during an outbound Strait of Hormuz transit on 11 October 2026; no further details were released. The ship was not named. The IRGC released video of the Liberia-registered, ADNOC L&S-managed VLCC Al Maqam (IMO 9732577) on fire, claiming it struck the tanker on the morning of 12 October for ignoring warnings with its navigation systems off, and Vanguard Tech named the Bahamas-flagged Ever Vict among the 11 October victims; neither has been confirmed as this vessel.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 169-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a crude oil tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting an outbound transit.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crude oil tanker","irgc claim","outbound","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack alerts, Iran claims ADNOC tanker strike (Seatrade Maritime, 13 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-reports-iran-claims-adnoc-tanker-strike"},{"title":"IRGC claims strike on Liberia-registered VLCC Al Maqam in Strait of Hormuz (Herald Business, 13 Oct 2026)","url":"https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10900260"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"}]},{"id":"2026-168","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 168 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 168-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261012-ukmto_warning_168-26.pdf?rev=df977f92d866474e8eddfd6e036ff515"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-12T18:32:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-12T18:32:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Kition M","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz (northwest of the Musandam Peninsula), outbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4042,"lon":56.1236,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":21,"dist_bam_mi":1262,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Panama-flagged product tanker Kition M struck on outbound Hormuz transit","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a products tanker was struck by an unknown projectile during an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz on 11 October 2026. Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Panama-flagged product tanker Kition M. No details of damage or crew status were released.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 168-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a Products Tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting an outbound transit.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","outbound","panama","product tanker","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack alerts, Iran claims ADNOC tanker strike (Seatrade Maritime, 13 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-reports-iran-claims-adnoc-tanker-strike"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"}]},{"id":"2026-167","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 167 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 167-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261012-ukmto_warning_167.pdf?rev=24e84c61917849d983067826cb0ead8c"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-12T18:17:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-12T18:17:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":"India","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4756,"lon":56.3792,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":7,"dist_bam_mi":1276,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Inbound container ship struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting inbound through the Strait of Hormuz on 11 October 2026. Vanguard Tech said the ship was Indian-registered but gave no name; damage and crew status were not reported. It was one of four late-reported Hormuz attacks (three tankers and a container ship) that UKMTO published on 12 October.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 167-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report from a verified source that a container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting inbound through of the Strait of Hormuz.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","container ship","inbound","india","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack alerts, Iran claims ADNOC tanker strike (Seatrade Maritime, 13 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-reports-iran-claims-adnoc-tanker-strike"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"}]},{"id":"2026-166","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 166 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 166-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261012-ukmto_warning_166.pdf?rev=d1c29f7d3a624340958b0acd7f7cb65a"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-12T15:47:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-12T15:47:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz (northeast of the Musandam Peninsula)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4469,"lon":56.5458,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1282,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Outbound tanker struck by unknown projectile northeast of Musandam; crew safe","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late report that an outbound tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 October 2026, northeast of the Musandam Peninsula; the crew were confirmed safe and environmental impact was unknown. UKMTO did not name the ship. Vanguard Tech named the Bahamas-flagged Ever Vict as one of the tankers hit in the 11 October attacks, and the IRGC separately claimed a strike on the ADNOC VLCC Al Maqam, but neither has been matched to this specific warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 166-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 Oct 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nAn outbound tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile. The crew have been confirmed as safe, and the environmental impact is unknown at this time. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","musandam","outbound","strait of hormuz","tanker","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"},{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack alerts, Iran claims ADNOC tanker strike (Seatrade Maritime, 13 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-reports-iran-claims-adnoc-tanker-strike"}]},{"id":"2026-165","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 165 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 165-26","UKMTO 165-26 / 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261011-ukmto_warning_165-26-1.pdf?rev=b732aeeb35cf4018b9dc957b28be82c3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261011-ukmto_warning_165-26-update-001.pdf?rev=77dec89f9e8046fa8df072d9c641af8d"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-11T17:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-11T21:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Suspicious Activity to Attack (Update 001, UAV strike confirmed)","weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Petro Dolphin","type":"Product tanker (small, ~4,000 dwt)","flag":"Nicaragua (reported; Equasis suggests false flag)","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UAE-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman","ref_place":"Sohar","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.5833,"lon":56.6333,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":138,"dist_bam_mi":1197,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":2,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — Maritime Executive and Seatrade describe it as an Iranian strike following an IRGC threat to pursue unauthorised vessels across the region; not claimed, UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Drone hits tanker Petro Dolphin at Sohar anchorage, Oman; two Indian crew missing","summary":"UKMTO first reported an incident involving a tanker near Sohar anchorage, Oman, on 11 October 2026, then reclassified it as an attack after confirming the tanker was struck by a UAV; local authorities helped evacuate the crew. The vessel was the small product tanker Petro Dolphin (reportedly Nicaragua-flagged, UAE-owned), with a mostly Indian crew (reported as 11 to 14); two Indian seafarers were missing and India's shipping minister said nine survivors were rescued, while video shared by a seafarers' union showed the ship on fire. The strike, far from the strait off neutral Oman, came days after the IRGC threatened to pursue unauthorised vessels throughout the region.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 165-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman.\nThe status of crew, damage assessment, and environmental impact are unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.\nSohar Port, Oman\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 165-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 11 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman.\nThe status of crew, damage assessment, and environmental impact are unknown at time of report.\nUpdate 001:\nUKMTO has reclassified this incident as an attack following confirmation that the tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Local authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at time of update.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.\nSohar Port, Oman","tags":["2026 iran war","anchorage","attack","drone","fire","gulf of oman","indian crew","missing crew","oman","product tanker","sohar","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"Two Seafarers Missing in Drone Attack on Product Tanker off Oman (Maritime Executive, 11 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/index.php/article/two-seafarers-missing-in-drone-attack-on-product-tanker-off-oman"},{"title":"Iran hits tanker in Sohar and two in Hormuz, US disables bulker (Seatrade Maritime, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-hits-tanker-in-sohar-and-two-in-hormuz-us-disables-bulker"},{"title":"Two Indian sailors missing after vessel attacked off Oman (AFP via Arab News Pakistan, 11 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/two-indian-sailors-missing-after-vessel-attacked-off-oman-3003865"},{"title":"Hormuz attack: India's seafarers union seeks 'urgent update' on missing sailors (Khaleej Times, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/hormuz-attack-mt-petro-dolphin-us-iran-war-attack-indian-sailor-missing"}]},{"id":"2026-163","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 163 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO ADVISORY 163-26"],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2026-10-10T23:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-11T02:59:41Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-11T02:59:41Z","type":"Advisory","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Gulf of Oman","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.9333,"lon":57.45,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":131,"dist_bam_mi":1251,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none — UKMTO referred only to 'military forces' without naming them"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"UKMTO advisory: incident involving a tanker and military forces in Gulf of Oman","summary":"UKMTO issued an advisory (text from its live map; no PDF warning located) about an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman at about 2335 UTC on 10 October 2026, advising vessels to consider the latest maritime security information. No vessel, force or outcome was identified. It came as the US maintained its naval blockade of Iranian ports (reinstated 14 July), under which US forces have disabled several merchant ships, and as Iran stepped up strikes on shipping.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman.\nVessels are advised to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing.","tags":["2026 iran war","advisory","blockade","gulf of oman","military forces","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran attacks 3 tankers near Oman and Strait of Hormuz after U.S. disables bulker (Marine Insight, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/iran-attacks-3-tankers-near-oman-and-strait-of-hormuz-after-u-s-disables-bulker/"}]},{"id":"2026-162","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 162 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 162-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261010-ukmto_warning_162-26.pdf?rev=ba230421f0a1444fa4f21f84c96d6640"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-10T19:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-10T21:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-10T21:55:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Valthera","type":"Crude oil tanker (Suezmax)","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz (north of the Musandam Peninsula)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3667,"lon":56.5667,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":17,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Outbound Suezmax Valthera hit on port side in Hormuz, fire on board","summary":"The Master of an outbound tanker reported being struck on the port side by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 1920 UTC on 10 October 2026, causing a fire on board; crew were safe and damage and environmental impact were unknown. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Marshall Islands-flagged Suezmax Valthera, whose Master requested firefighting assistance; India said all 11 Indian crew aboard were safe. The same night UKMTO said masters anchored off Ras Al Khaimah had been told over VHF, by an unidentified sender, to leave their anchorages.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 162-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 10 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1920 UTC | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Master of an outbound tanker reports being struck on the port side by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on board.\nCrew are reported safe. Damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","crude oil tanker","fire","indian crew","marshall islands","outbound","strait of hormuz","suezmax"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran hits tanker in Sohar and two in Hormuz, US disables bulker (Seatrade Maritime, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-hits-tanker-in-sohar-and-two-in-hormuz-us-disables-bulker"},{"title":"Iran attacks 3 tankers near Oman and Strait of Hormuz after U.S. disables bulker (Marine Insight, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/iran-attacks-3-tankers-near-oman-and-strait-of-hormuz-after-u-s-disables-bulker/"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"},{"title":"Two Indian sailors missing after vessel attacked off Oman (AFP via Arab News Pakistan, 11 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/two-indian-sailors-missing-after-vessel-attacked-off-oman-3003865"}]},{"id":"2026-160","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 160 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 160-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261009-ukmto_warning_160_26.pdf?rev=533f66aad4d541f1b9a9e832132635fc"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-09T10:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-09T12:44:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-09T12:44:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"GEM No.2","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC, 302,000 dwt)","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Global Energy Maritime (U-Ming Marine-linked JV); Taiwan-based manager","direction":null},"location":{"text":"13 NM west of Al Jazeera (Al Jazirah Al Hamra), UAE","ref_place":"Al Jazirah Al Hamra (Ras Al Khaimah), UAE","distance_nm":13,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.7833,"lon":55.5667,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":75,"dist_bam_mi":1207,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"VLCC GEM No.2 struck by projectile 13 NM west of Al Jazeera, UAE; fire put out","summary":"UKMTO received reports from multiple sources that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 NM west of Al Jazeera (Ras Al Khaimah), UAE, at 1000 UTC on 9 October 2026, causing a fire that was extinguished; crew status, damage and environmental impact were unknown. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Panama-flagged VLCC GEM No.2, owned by a U-Ming Marine-linked joint venture, which was not on Iran's PGSA non-compliance list. The same day the IRGC Navy said it would pursue vessels using unauthorised passages 'throughout the region'.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 160-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 09 Oct 2026 | Incident Time: 1000 UTC | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 13 NM west of Al Jazeera, UAE.\nUKMTO has received reports from multiple sources that the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile causing a fire which has since been extinguished.\nStatus of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at present.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Jazeera, UAE","tags":["2026 iran war","arabian gulf","attack","crude oil tanker","fire","ras al khaimah","uae","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran threatens wider tanker attacks as VLCC struck in Gulf (Seatrade Maritime, 9 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-threatens-wider-tanker-attacks-as-vlcc-struck-in-gulf"},{"title":"UKMTO Reports Six Strikes in One Day on Tankers in the Mideast (Maritime Executive, 12 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukmto-reports-third-strike-in-a-day-on-a-tanker-in-the-mideast"}]},{"id":"2026-158","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 158 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 158-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261007-ukmto_warning_158-26.pdf?rev=3df160b409f54ef4bedbbd2c0ac535fc"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-07T19:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-07T19:36:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-07T19:36:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Acers","type":"Product tanker (MR2/LR1, ~50,000 dwt)","flag":"Antigua and Barbuda","imo":"9301902","owner_manager":"Greece-based manager (not named)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"51 NM north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar","ref_place":"Madinat ash Shamal","distance_nm":51,"bearing":"N","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":26.9631,"lon":51.4736,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":305,"dist_bam_mi":1122,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Acers hit by multiple projectiles 51 NM north of Qatar; casualties reported","summary":"UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles about 51 NM north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, at 1900 UTC on 7 October 2026, with casualties reported; numbers were not released (Shafaq News reported injuries among the crew). Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Antigua-flagged, Greek-managed product tanker Acers (IMO 9301902). The strike was well inside the Gulf, far west of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a widening of the attacks; no party claimed it.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 158-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 07 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1900 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 51 NM north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar.\nA tanker has reported being struck by multiple projectiles.\nCasualties have been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nMadinat ash Shamal, Qatar","tags":["2026 iran war","arabian gulf","attack","casualties","greek-managed","multiple projectiles","product tanker","qatar"],"sources":[{"title":"Greek-managed tanker Acers struck by multiple projectiles 50nm north of Qatar, casualties reported (Maritime Optima, Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritimeoptima.com/maritime-news/greek-managed-tanker-acers-struck-by-multiple-projectiles-50nm-north-of-qatar-casualties-reported"},{"title":"Tanker attack off Qatar coast leaves crew injured (Shafaq News, 7 Oct 2026)","url":"https://shafaq.com/en/World/Tanker-attack-off-Qatar-coast-leaves-crew-injured"},{"title":"Tanker hit by multiple projectiles 51 nautical miles off Qatar, casualties reported (investingLive, 7 Oct 2026)","url":"https://investinglive.com/commodities/war-escalation-tanker-hit-by-multiple-projectiles-51-nautical-miles-off-qatar-casualties-reported/"}]},{"id":"2026-159","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 159 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 159-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261008-ukmto_warning_159_26.pdf?rev=526ce69ddc60480c944d0671033bf52e"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-06T17:09:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-08T14:33:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-08T14:33:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Transiting the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4167,"lon":56.4167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":11,"dist_bam_mi":1275,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz (time-late report)","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile at 1709 UTC on 6 October 2026 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties were reported; damage and environmental impact were unknown. The vessel was not named and has not been identified in press reporting. Reuters reported that the week of 28 September–5 October saw at least 12 attacks on tankers around Hormuz, the most of any week since the war began.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 159-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 06OCT2026 | Incident Time: 1709 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report from a verified source, that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile on the 06 OCT2026, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.\nThere have been no reported casualties. Damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crude oil tanker","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say (Reuters via gCaptain, 7 Oct 2026)","url":"https://gcaptain.com/attacks-on-tankers-in-hormuz-hit-highest-of-any-week-since-start-of-iran-war-sources-say/"}]},{"id":"2026-156","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 156 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 156-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261005-ukmto_warning_156_26.pdf?rev=300523122300421a82d029ca830b6a16"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-05T16:37:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-05T17:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-05T17:55:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Maran Gas Mystras","type":"LNG carrier","flag":"Greece","imo":"9658238","owner_manager":"Blueskies Shipping Co Ltd (registered owner); Maran Gas Maritime / Angelicoussis Group (manager)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4333,"lon":56.5333,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1281,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Greek LNG carrier Maran Gas Mystras hit in Hormuz, engine-room fire","summary":"The Master of a tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 1637 UTC on 5 October 2026, causing an engine-room fire that the crew were fighting; no casualties or environmental impact were reported. Seatrade Maritime tied this report to the Greek-flagged LNG carrier Maran Gas Mystras (IMO 9658238, Angelicoussis group), which Greek media said was hit near the waterline while leaving the strait. Maran Gas said the ship and crew were safe and the vessel remained fully operational and continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 156-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 05 Oct 2026 | Incident Time: 1637 UTC | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire in the engine room of which the crew are fighting.\nThere are no reported casualties or environmental impact at the time of this warning.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","engine room fire","greece","lng carrier","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"},{"title":"Sinokor, Maran Gas and Sinogas ships hit in spate of Hormuz attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/sinokor-maran-gas-and-sinogas-ships-hit-in-spate-of-hormuz-attacks"},{"title":"Second Greek-linked ship hit in Hormuz within days (Cyprus Mail, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/06/second-greek-linked-ship-hit-in-hormuz-within-days"}]},{"id":"2026-152","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 152 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO ADVISORY 152-26"],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2026-10-05T08:27:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":"Singapore Energy","type":"Tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"11 NM north of Khasab, Oman","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":11,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3833,"lon":56.3167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":14,"dist_bam_mi":1269,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"stated by UKMTO — the tanker was hailed by the IRGC"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"IRGC hails inbound tanker 11 NM north of Khasab and orders it to turn back","summary":"At 0827 UTC on 5 October 2026 a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz inbound, 11 NM north of Khasab, Oman, was hailed by the IRGC and told to turn back or be targeted; the Master confirmed the ship complied. UKMTO issued this as an advisory (no PDF warning located; text from UKMTO's live map). Vanguard Tech, quoted by Seatrade Maritime, identified the vessel as the Liberia-flagged Singapore Energy.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO ADVISORY 152-26 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nIncident Date: 05 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 0827UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 11NM north of Khasab, Oman.\nA tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz inbound was hailed by the IRGC and instructed to turn back or the vessel would be targeted. The Master of the tanker has confirmed that they have complied with the instruction.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","advisory","inbound","irgc","khasab","strait of hormuz","tanker","threat","turned back","vhf hail"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"},{"title":"Tanker hailed by IRGC 11 NM north of Khasab told to turn back (Stockhub / Bloomberg wire, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://stockhub.kr/en/news/news_5e5622e09f44"}]},{"id":"2026-157","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 157 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 157-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261006-ukmto_warning_157-26.pdf?rev=3d1f886d7479403b970c9f5ad8194eee"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-06T12:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-06T12:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"On Peace","type":"Oil tanker (LR2/Aframax, 115,000 dwt)","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ONEX DMCC (owner/operator); Anglo-Eastern Tanker Management (manager)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit (Oman: about 9 NM northeast of Limah, Musandam)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4125,"lon":56.5183,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":12,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"LR2 tanker On Peace hit leaving Hormuz; 12 of 19 crew injured, 10 airlifted","summary":"A verified source reported to UKMTO, time-late, that an oil tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 5 October 2026. India and Oman identified the vessel as the Panama-flagged LR2 tanker On Peace; Oman's defence ministry placed it about 9 NM northeast of Limah, Musandam, and said the strike started a fire. India said 12 of the 19 crew (17 Indian) were injured, with burns; the Royal Oman Air Force airlifted 10 to hospital in Khasab. Maritime Executive reported the ship had been notified to UKMTO as an unnamed vessel hit on 5 October; On Peace was on Iran's PGSA blacklist.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 157-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 05 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that an Oil Tanker transiting outbound has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","indian crew","injuries","lr2","medevac","musandam","outbound","pgsa blacklist","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"12 Seafarers Injured in Attack on LR2 Tanker in Strait of Hormuz (Maritime Executive, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/12-seafarers-injured-in-attack-on-lr2-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"At least 12 seafarers injured in Hormuz tanker attack (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/at-least-12-seafarers-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"},{"title":"Oman carries out medical evacuation of 10 crew members after tanker attack off Musandam (Khaleej Times, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/oman-evacuation-crew-members-tanker-attack-musandam"},{"title":"12 injured in attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz (Baird Maritime, 7 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/on-peace-tanker-attack-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-154","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 154 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 154-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261005-ukmto_warning_154-26.pdf?rev=111e9af409b34fef83d53e4321a00e2d"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-04T19:07:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-05T14:26:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-05T14:26:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Cameroon Prosperity","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"Sinokor (operator); technical management ADNOC Logistics & Services","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4125,"lon":56.5183,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Sinokor VLCC Cameroon Prosperity struck by two projectiles in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A verified source reported to UKMTO, time-late, that a crude oil tanker was struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz at 1907 UTC on 4 October 2026. Vanguard Tech identified it as the Sinokor-operated VLCC Cameroon Prosperity (technically managed by ADNOC L&S), hit by two projectiles; video posted by Live-AIS on 5 October reportedly showed a fire on board. Crew status was not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 154-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 04 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1907 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a Crude Oil tanker has been struck by unknown projectiles.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crude oil tanker","fire","multiple projectiles","sinokor","strait of hormuz","time-late report","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"},{"title":"Sinokor, Maran Gas and Sinogas ships hit in spate of Hormuz attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/sinokor-maran-gas-and-sinogas-ships-hit-in-spate-of-hormuz-attacks"},{"title":"12 Seafarers Injured in Attack on LR2 Tanker in Strait of Hormuz (Maritime Executive, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/12-seafarers-injured-in-attack-on-lr2-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-153","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 153 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 153-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261005-ukmto_warning_153-26.pdf?rev=5e9732edc84842cda2f786c6d3f9f392"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-04T17:16:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-05T14:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-05T14:20:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Gas Vela","type":"LPG tanker","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Sinogas Maritime (operator/manager)","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4125,"lon":56.5183,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Inbound LPG tanker Gas Vela struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that an LPG tanker transiting inbound was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 1716 UTC on 4 October 2026. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Singapore-flagged LPG carrier Gas Vela, operated by Sinogas Maritime, which was not on Iran's PGSA blacklist. Damage and crew status were not reported. The warning was one of four UKMTO Hormuz attack warnings issued within four hours on 5 October.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 153-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 04 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: 1716 UTC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that an LPG tanker transiting inbound has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","inbound","lpg tanker","singapore","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"},{"title":"Sinokor, Maran Gas and Sinogas ships hit in spate of Hormuz attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/sinokor-maran-gas-and-sinogas-ships-hit-in-spate-of-hormuz-attacks"}]},{"id":"2026-151","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 151 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 151_26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261004-ukmto_warning_151_26.pdf?rev=13fb9cf330f84ae694e403c92ac73f8b"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-04T16:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-04T18:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-04T18:50:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Chrystal Sky","type":"Product tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.45,"lon":43.7167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1276,"dist_bam_mi":24,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none — UKMTO did not attribute and no claim was found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Tanker reports multiple explosions close aboard 60 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","summary":"The Company Security Officer of a tanker reported to UKMTO that at about 1650 UTC on 4 October 2026 the ship sighted multiple explosions in close proximity, about 60 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen, near the Bab el-Mandeb. The crew were reported safe and no environmental impact was reported. Seatrade Maritime named the vessel as the product tanker Chrystal Sky. It was the only UKMTO report outside the Gulf region in early October 2026.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 151-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 04 Oct 2026 | Report Time: 1650 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Oct 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nThe Company Security Officer reported a tanker sighting multiple explosions in close proximity to the vessel. The crew are reported as safe and no environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mukha, Yemen","tags":["bab el-mandeb","crew safe","explosions","near miss","product tanker","red sea","suspicious activity","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"}]},{"id":"2026-150","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 150 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 150-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261004-ukmto_warning-150-26.pdf?rev=43836604169a4c4496023c1c229e0701"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-04T07:44:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-04T07:44:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Lipsi","type":"Tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Dynacom Tankers Management, Greece (manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.6364,"lon":56.4667,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":6,"dist_bam_mi":1288,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Dynacom tanker Lipsi's engine room damaged by projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"The Master of a tanker reported to UKMTO (warning issued 0744 UTC on 4 October 2026) that the ship had been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the engine room; the crew were safe and no environmental impact was reported. The IMO's confirmed-incident register, as reported by Cyprus Mail, lists a 4 October strike on the newly delivered Dynacom tanker Lipsi with engine-room damage leaving it disabled and adrift, crew safe and no pollution; Shafaq News also named Lipsi (Liberia flag) as the tanker with engine-room damage. The match to this warning is inferred from those details.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 150-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: TBC | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 04 Oct 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Master of a tanker has reported being struck by unknown projectile, causing damage to the engine room.\nThe crew have been reported as safe and there is no environmental impact reported at this time. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","disabled","engine room damage","greek-managed","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Second Greek-linked ship hit in Hormuz within days (Cyprus Mail, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/06/second-greek-linked-ship-hit-in-hormuz-within-days"},{"title":"Projectile strikes tanker in Hormuz as attacks rise (Shafaq News, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Projectile-strikes-tanker-in-Hormuz-as-attacks-rise"}]},{"id":"2026-155","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 155 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 155-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261005-ukmto_warning_155-26.pdf?rev=887de22a43ab4ddcb22a59170be68026"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-10-05T14:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-05T14:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Ghana Prosperity","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"Sinokor (operator/beneficial owner)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4125,"lon":56.5183,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Sinokor VLCC Ghana Prosperity hit above waterline by projectile in Hormuz","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a crude oil tanker was struck above the waterline by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 3 October 2026 (time not confirmed). Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Sinokor VLCC Ghana Prosperity, which was not on Iran's PGSA blacklist. Damage extent and crew status were not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 155-26 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 03 OCT 2026 | Incident Time: TBC | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a Crude Oil tanker has been struck above the waterline by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crude oil tanker","sinokor","strait of hormuz","time-late report","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO issues four Hormuz attack warnings in four hours (Seatrade Maritime, 5 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/ukmto-issues-four-hormuz-attack-warnings-in-four-hours"},{"title":"Sinokor, Maran Gas and Sinogas ships hit in spate of Hormuz attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/sinokor-maran-gas-and-sinogas-ships-hit-in-spate-of-hormuz-attacks"}]},{"id":"2026-149","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 149 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 149-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261002-ukmto_warning_149_26.pdf?rev=24054eff69da48e7b95938264b6303a7"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-02T21:42:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-02T23:09:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-02T23:09:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"4 NM east of Oman (Musandam coast)","ref_place":"Oman (Musandam coast)","distance_nm":4,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.2167,"lon":56.5667,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":27,"dist_bam_mi":1271,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Crude oil tanker struck on port side by unknown projectile 4 NM east of Oman","summary":"The Master of a crude oil tanker reported being struck on the port side by an unknown projectile about 4 NM east of Oman's Musandam coast at 2142 UTC on 2 October 2026. All crew were reported safe and no environmental impact was reported. UKMTO did not name the vessel and it has not been reliably identified.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 149-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 02 Oct 2026 | Report Time: 2142 UTC | Issue Date: 02 Oct 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 4nm east of Oman.\nThe Master of a crude oil tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile on the port side. All crew are reported as safe and no environmental impact reported at present time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","crude oil tanker","musandam","oman","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says (Reuters via The Star, 3 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/10/03/crude-oil-tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-off-oman-ukmto-says"}]},{"id":"2026-148","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 148 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 148-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20261002-ukmto_warning_148_26.pdf?rev=2a8f804691d34708ba85d1f510c28cf3"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-02T11:22:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-02T15:41:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-02T15:41:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3928,"lon":56.1903,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":18,"dist_bam_mi":1264,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Outbound tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz, causing small fire and blackout","summary":"The Master of a tanker making an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile at 1122 UTC on 2 October 2026, causing a small fire and a blackout on board. The fire was extinguished and the vessel continued underway, with no casualties or environmental impact reported. UKMTO did not name the vessel and no identification was found in press reporting.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 148-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 02 Oct 2026 | Report Time: 1122 UTC | Issue Date: 02 Oct 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Master of a tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile, whilst conducting an outbound transit, resulting in a small fire and blackout onboard. The fire has since been extinguished and the vessel is underway.\nThere are no reported casualties or environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","blackout","crew safe","fire","outbound","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker struck by unknown projectile during outbound Hormuz transit (Bernama/Anadolu, 3 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2614829"},{"title":"UKMTO: Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz (Qatar News Agency, 2 Oct 2026)","url":"https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/ukmto-tanker-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-147","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 147 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 147-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/2026101-ukmto_warning-147-26.pdf?rev=9623c601bb7642b494ea87bbbdb435d8"],"incident_utc":"2026-10-01T17:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-10-01T20:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-10-01T20:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Kazimah III","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Kuwait","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (owner)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Transiting the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3833,"lon":56.4167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1273,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; Iran's Fars agency said the tanker was on an 'unauthorised route'; press place it within Iran's Hormuz campaign"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Kuwaiti VLCC Kazimah III set on fire by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A third party reported to UKMTO at 1750 UTC on 1 October 2026 that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz had been struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire; the crew were reported safe while damage and environmental impact were unknown. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Kuwait-flagged VLCC Kazimah III, owned by Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. Iran's Fars agency described the vessel as a 2.5 million-barrel supertanker about 8 km off the Omani coast on an 'unauthorised route'. It was the first attack in the strait in October.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 147-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 01OCT 2026 | Report Time: 1750 UTC | Issue Date: 01OCT2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a third-party report of a tanker being stuck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire.\nCrew have been reported safe, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","crude oil tanker","fire","kuwait","strait of hormuz","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker catches fire after first Hormuz attack in October (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-catches-fire-after-first-hormuz-attack-in-october"},{"title":"Tanker catches fire after being struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz (Bernama/Anadolu, 2 Oct 2026)","url":"https://bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2614408"},{"title":"Second Greek-linked ship hit in Hormuz within days (Cyprus Mail, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/06/second-greek-linked-ship-hit-in-hormuz-within-days"}]},{"id":"2026-146","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 146 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 146-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260930-ukmto_warning-146-26.pdf?rev=ffe41c2ef4cd433d971d932fb41e4cc6"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-30T10:38:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-30T10:38:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Ruwais","type":"Product tanker (LR2)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC Logistics & Services (owner/operator)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4,"lon":56.5167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":14,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC product tanker Al Ruwais struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"UKMTO received a verified, time-late report that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 29 September 2026. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as Al Ruwais, which Seatrade Maritime describes as a Liberia-flagged LR2 product tanker owned and operated by ADNOC Logistics & Services (Vanguard had called it an LNG tanker). It was the third of three tankers hit on 29 September; damage and crew status were not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 146-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 29 Sept 26 | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 30 Sept 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a Tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","adnoc","attack","liberia","lr2","product tanker","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"Four vessels struck in Hormuz in 24 hours (Seatrade Maritime, 30 Sep 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/four-vessels-struck-in-hormuz-in-24-hours"},{"title":"Three tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz hit by projectiles (Reuters via Baird Maritime, 1 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/three-tankers-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-hit-by-projectiles"},{"title":"Tanker catches fire after first Hormuz attack in October (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-catches-fire-after-first-hormuz-attack-in-october"}]},{"id":"2026-145","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 145 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 145-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260930-ukmto_warning-145-26.pdf?rev=d32c6d9af1754effa8b81fc69665d009"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-30T09:32:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-30T09:32:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Sinbad","type":"Tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Anglo-Eastern (manager)","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4,"lon":56.5167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":14,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Inbound tanker Sinbad struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"A verified source reported to UKMTO, time-late, that a tanker transiting inbound was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 29 September 2026. Vanguard Tech identified it as the Liberia-flagged, Anglo-Eastern-managed Sinbad (described variously as an Aframax and a VLCC); Seatrade noted Sinbad was the only one of that day's three named victims on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority list of non-compliant vessels. Damage and crew status were not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 145-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 29 Sept 26 | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 30 Sept 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a tanker transiting inbound has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","inbound","liberia","pgsa blacklist","strait of hormuz","tanker","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"Four vessels struck in Hormuz in 24 hours (Seatrade Maritime, 30 Sep 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/four-vessels-struck-in-hormuz-in-24-hours"},{"title":"Three tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz hit by projectiles (Reuters via Baird Maritime, 1 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/three-tankers-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-hit-by-projectiles"}]},{"id":"2026-144","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 144 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 144-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260930-ukmto_warning-144-26.pdf?rev=b9c8dbc41c2b4bec9bdb6619967897b4"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-30T09:25:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-30T09:25:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Mersin Prosperity","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Sinokor (operator, per Seatrade); managed by ADNOC Logistics & Services (per Equasis/Reuters)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4,"lon":56.5167,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":14,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"VLCC Mersin Prosperity struck on port side by unknown projectile in Hormuz","summary":"A verified source gave UKMTO a time-late report that a crude oil tanker was struck on the port side by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 29 September 2026. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the 2008-built VLCC Mersin Prosperity, one of three Liberian-flagged tankers that Reuters (citing Marisks) said were hit that day while transiting with AIS switched off. The extent of damage and crew status were not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 144-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 29 Sept 26 | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 30 Sept 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a crude oil tanker has been struck on the port side by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","ais off","attack","crude oil tanker","liberia","strait of hormuz","time-late report","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Four vessels struck in Hormuz in 24 hours (Seatrade Maritime, 30 Sep 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/four-vessels-struck-in-hormuz-in-24-hours"},{"title":"Three tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz hit by projectiles (Reuters via Baird Maritime, 1 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/three-tankers-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-hit-by-projectiles"},{"title":"Sinokor, Maran Gas and Sinogas ships hit in spate of Hormuz attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/tankers/sinokor-maran-gas-and-sinogas-ships-hit-in-spate-of-hormuz-attacks"}]},{"id":"2026-143","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 143 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 143-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260929-ukmto_warning-143-26.pdf?rev=916a7e710a5d434cb2dfb845d092a8bd"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-29T10:21:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-29T10:21:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Funtas","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (owner/operator)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4333,"lon":56.4861,"geo_method":"ukmto_map"},"dist_hormuz_mi":11,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Kuwaiti VLCC Al Funtas hit by suspected projectile in Hormuz, fire put out","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late third-party report that on the evening of 28 September 2026 a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a suspected unknown projectile, causing a fire that was extinguished; the ship was underway and the crew safe. UKMTO classed it as Suspicious Activity, but the IMO's list of confirmed attacks records it as an attack on the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company VLCC Al Funtas, with damage to the ship and no pollution (per Seatrade Maritime). It opened a run of four strikes on tankers in the strait within about 24 hours on 28–29 September.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 143-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 29SEP2026 | Report Time: 0530 UTC | Issue Date: 29SEP2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident occurring on the evening of 28SEP2026 in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUKMTO has received a third-party report of a vessel struck by a suspected unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire. The fire has since been extinguished and the vessel is underway. Crew are safe, there has been no reported environmental impact or damage assessment.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","crude oil tanker","fire","kuwait","strait of hormuz","time-late report","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Four vessels struck in Hormuz in 24 hours (Seatrade Maritime, 30 Sep 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/four-vessels-struck-in-hormuz-in-24-hours"},{"title":"Tanker catches fire after first Hormuz attack in October (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Oct 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-catches-fire-after-first-hormuz-attack-in-october"},{"title":"Second Greek-linked ship hit in Hormuz within days (Cyprus Mail, 6 Oct 2026)","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/06/second-greek-linked-ship-hit-in-hormuz-within-days"}]},{"id":"2026-142","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 142 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 142-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260923-ukmto_warning_142_26.pdf?rev=d44d3ad73bcf460f8f489aed3a88e6d4"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-23T06:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-23T11:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-23T11:50:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Cape Dao","type":"Bulk carrier (Capesize)","flag":"Antigua and Barbuda","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Peonies Shipmanagement FZE, UAE (manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":null,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Cape Dao struck in Hormuz, set on fire and adrift; one seafarer killed","summary":"The Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reported to UKMTO that it had been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 23 September 2026, leaving it on fire and adrift; all crew were evacuated and UKMTO reported two casualties. Reuters and Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged capesize bulk carrier Cape Dao (managed by UAE-based Peonies Shipmanagement), and Seatrade Maritime reported the attack killed one seafarer. By 14 October Vanguard said the vessel was reported to be sinking near the strait after an unsuccessful rescue attempt.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 142-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 23 Sep 2026 | Report Time: 0630 UTC | Issue Date: 23 Sep 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reports being stuck by an unknown projectile. The vessel is on fire and adrift. All crew have been evacuated with 2 casualties reported.\nAuthorities are investigating. There is no reported environmental impact at this time.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["2026 iran war","adrift","attack","bulk carrier","crew evacuated","fatality","fire","sinking","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Update: Singapore confirms container ship sunk in Hormuz amid fresh Iran attacks (Seatrade Maritime, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iran-claims-mine-sank-container-ship-amid-fresh-hormuz-attacks"},{"title":"Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz (Container News, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://container-news.com/container-ship-sinks-near-strait-of-hormuz/"},{"title":"Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile (Reuters via ThePrint, 14 Oct 2026)","url":"https://theprint.in/world/container-ship-sinks-near-hormuz-after-being-hit-by-projectile/3071944/"}]},{"id":"2026-140","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 140 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 140-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260921-ukmto_warning_140.pdf?rev=96a7125941e442ccbb6512cf7a01a752"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-21T07:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-21T09:24:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-21T09:24:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"La Stephanie","type":"Tanker","flag":"Isle of Man (reported as UK-flagged)","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Universal Tankers, Greece (operator, per Pole Star match to LR Stephanie)","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":2,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Inbound tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz; two crew slightly injured","summary":"Military authorities told UKMTO that a tanker on an inbound Strait of Hormuz transit was struck by an unknown projectile on 21 September 2026; two crew suffered minor injuries and the ship continued to its next port under its own power, with no environmental impact. Security firm Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the UK/Isle of Man-flagged tanker La Stephanie and said it was hit by a drone; Seatrade Maritime noted the closest database match is LR Stephanie (72,825 dwt, operated by Greece's Universal Tankers), so the exact identity is not fully confirmed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 140-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 21 SEP 2026 | Report Time: 0730 UTC | Issue Date: 21 SEP 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.\nMilitary authorities have informed UKMTO that a tanker conducting an inbound transit was struck by an unknown projectile. Two crew have sustained minor injuries and the vessel is reported to be continuing to its next port of call under its own power. There is no reported environmental impact at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","drone","inbound","injuries","strait of hormuz","tanker","unknown projectile"],"sources":[{"title":"Two tankers attacked in Hormuz, two crew injured (Seatrade Maritime, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/two-crew-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"},{"title":"Two tankers hit by 'projectile', debris in Hormuz: maritime agency (AFP via ARY News, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://arynews.tv/two-tankers-hit-by-projectile-debris-in-hormuz-maritime-agency"}]},{"id":"2026-141","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 141 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 141-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260921-ukmto_warning_141-26.pdf?rev=b8303a7fa07b496eb4257cf1460069cf"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-21T14:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-21T14:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"LPG tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"LPG tanker hit by debris from unknown projectiles on outbound Hormuz transit","summary":"In a time-late report (received 1330 UTC on 21 September 2026), the Master of an LPG tanker transiting outbound of the Strait of Hormuz said the ship had been hit by debris from unknown projectiles. All crew were safe, there was no environmental impact and the tanker continued to its next port of call. UKMTO did not name the vessel. Indian maritime authorities separately reported that the Liberia-flagged LPG tanker Al Maryah (ADNOC L&S) was hit by a drone while sailing eastbound outside the strait on 20 September with no major damage and all 19 crew safe; no source explicitly links Al Maryah to this warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 141-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 21 Sept 2026 | Report Time: 1330 UTC | Issue Date: 21 Sept 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident involving LPG tanker transiting outbound of Strait of Hormuz.\nA Master has reported an LPG tanker has been hit by debris from unknown projectiles. The Master reports all crew are safe and no environmental impact. The tanker will continue to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","debris","lpg tanker","outbound","strait of hormuz","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"LPG tanker hit by debris from unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz (Bernama/Anadolu, 22 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.bernama.com/tv/news.php?id=2610200"},{"title":"Two tankers hit by 'projectile', debris in Hormuz: maritime agency (AFP via ARY News, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://arynews.tv/two-tankers-hit-by-projectile-debris-in-hormuz-maritime-agency"},{"title":"LPG tanker carrying 9 Indian seafarers hit by drone near Strait of Hormuz (Marine Insight, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/lpg-tanker-carrying-9-indian-seafarers-hit-by-drone-near-strait-of-hormuz/"},{"title":"Two tankers attacked in Hormuz, two crew injured (Seatrade Maritime, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/two-crew-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"}]},{"id":"2026-138","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 138 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 138-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260918-ukmto_warning_138-26.pdf?rev=1772f21a0e0740508a44e15096cf3536"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-18T00:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-18T07:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-18T07:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Unconfirmed","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; onboard fire extinguished","summary":"The Company Security Officer of a vessel reported to UKMTO that a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile at about 0040 UTC on 18 September 2026, causing a fire that was later extinguished. All crew were reported safe; environmental impact was unconfirmed. UKMTO did not name the vessel. Seatrade Maritime reported that one of the 17–18 September Hormuz attacks involved a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker whose hull was breached and which caught fire, but did not tie it to a specific UKMTO warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 138-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Sept 2026 | Report Time: 0040 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Sept 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe CSO of a vessel has reported a tanker being hit by an unknown projectile causing a fire onboard which has since been extinguished. All crew are reported safe and environmental impact is unconfirmed at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","fire","strait of hormuz","tanker","unknown projectile"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz; crew reported safe, UKMTO says (APA, 18 Sep 2026)","url":"https://en.apa.az/asia/tanker-hit-by-projectile-in-hormuz-crew-reported-safe-ukmto-says-525003"},{"title":"Two tankers attacked in Hormuz, two crew injured (Seatrade Maritime, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/two-crew-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"}]},{"id":"2026-136","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 136 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 136-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260917_ukmto_warning_136-26.pdf?rev=a0cf51b22ae94e4583d454297ee973e0"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-17T13:59:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-17T15:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-17T15:55:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"75 NM east of Aden, Yemen (westbound)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":75,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.777,"lon":46.311,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1156,"dist_bam_mi":197,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Skiff chases and tries to intercept westbound tanker 75 NM east of Aden","summary":"Military authorities reported that a westbound tanker was pursued by a skiff that tried to intercept it 75 NM east of Aden at 1359 UTC on 17 September 2026. No boarding, damage or injuries were reported, and the skiff was not identified.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 136-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 17 SEP 2026 1359 UTC 17 SEP 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 75 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nA tanker travelling westbound has reported that a skiff has pursued and attempted to intercept the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAden, Yemen","tags":["aden","gulf of aden","pursuit","skiff","suspicious approach","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-137","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 137 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 137-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260917-ukmto_warning_137_26.pdf?rev=e36efe430cf142cc961e08d067131b45"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-17T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-17T19:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-17T19:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, 16 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":16,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.388,"lon":56.46,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1275,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"None confirmed","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Security incident 16 NM northeast of Khasab in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe","summary":"UKMTO issued an ATTACK warning for a security incident 16 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz, reported by a verified source; the incident date and time were given as TBC. The crew were reported safe and no environmental impact was confirmed. UKMTO named no vessel, vessel type or weapon. Seatrade Maritime counted three attacks on ships in the strait on 17–18 September during Iran's campaign against vessels transiting without its authorisation.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 137-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: TBC | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 17 Sep 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz 16 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman.\nThe crew have been reported as safe. No environmental impact has been confirmed at the time of this report.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","khasab","musandam","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Two tankers attacked in Hormuz, two crew injured (Seatrade Maritime, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/two-crew-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"}]},{"id":"2026-139","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 139 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 139-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260918-ukmto_warning-139-26.pdf?rev=8f0b01bae03746ae89ec6977dc2aab98"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-16T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-09-18T07:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-18T07:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Not reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected — UKMTO did not attribute; press and security firms place the strike within Iran's campaign against vessels transiting Hormuz without its authorisation"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker struck by unknown projectile on outbound Hormuz transit (time-late report)","summary":"UKMTO received a verified, time-late report that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile on 16 September 2026 while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. The crew were reported safe; damage and environmental impact were not reported. The vessel was not named and no attacker was identified.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 139-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Sep 2026 | Report Time: 0700 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Sep 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a verified, time-late report of an incident occurring on the 16th September 2026, of a Tanker struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound of the Strait of Hormuz. Crew have been reported as safe. Damage assessment and environmental impact has not been reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, authorities are investigating.","tags":["2026 iran war","attack","crew safe","outbound","strait of hormuz","tanker","time-late report","unknown projectile"],"sources":[{"title":"Two tankers attacked in Hormuz, two crew injured (Seatrade Maritime, 21 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/two-crew-injured-in-hormuz-tanker-attack"}]},{"id":"2026-135","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 135 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 135-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260915-ukmto_warning_135_26.pdf?rev=2daca45e28204706ba07eb4c7d4513b9"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-14T20:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-15T09:02:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-15T09:02:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"General cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not reported)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"General cargo ship struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; no damage reported","summary":"A verified source reported in a time-late warning that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile within the Strait of Hormuz at 2040 UTC on 14 September 2026, with no reported damage or pollution. JMIC describes it as a general cargo ship with no casualties; the name was withheld and the exact position is unknown.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 135-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 14 Sept 2026 2040 UTC 15 Sept 2026 Verified\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source has reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nThere is no reported damage or environmental impact. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nStrait of Hormuz","tags":["general cargo","projectile","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 097 (17 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-097-jmic-advisory-note-17-september.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-134","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 134 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 134-26","UKMTO 134-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260912-ukmto_warning_134-26.pdf?rev=fb6893d92c8e40db858bef9f9932fcd5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260912-ukmto_warning_134-26---update-001.pdf?rev=14c498c3fe84481f97916ac422ce421b"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-12T23:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-13T00:52:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-13T07:33:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"El Gaia","type":"Crude oil tanker (laden)","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz (reported as north of the Musandam peninsula)","ref_place":"Musandam","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.45,"lon":56.42,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":8,"dist_bam_mi":1277,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":2,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"unknown","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the US, which said an Iranian drone hit the tanker; the IRGC said it struck a mine"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Loaded tanker El Gaia ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after strike; crew evacuated, two missing","summary":"A verified source reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 2300 UTC on 12 September 2026; a fire broke out and local authorities helped evacuate the crew. JMIC describes a fully loaded tanker that sent a distress call and remained severely on fire. Reports identify it as the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia, attacked north of Musandam: Oman evacuated most of the crew but two remained missing, and Indian media later reported both dead while the IMO still listed them as missing. The US blamed an Iranian drone; the IRGC said the ship hit a mine.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 134-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 12 Sep 26 2300 UTC 13 Sep 26 Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Status of crew, damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities are investigating.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 134-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 12 Sep 26 2300 UTC 13 Sep 26 Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Status of crew, damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at present.\nUpdate 001: A fire has broken out onboard the vessel following the reported attack.\nLocal authorities are on the scene and assisting in evacuating crew members.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities are investigating.","tags":["drone","evacuated","fire","iran","mine","missing crew","musandam","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 096 (13 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-096-jmic-advisory-note-13-september.pdf?rev=9a32516ecb2f40ce83594fc4166a66be"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"},{"title":"Kuwaiti Tanker Struck in the Strait of Hormuz – The Maritime Executive","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/kuwaiti-tanker-struck-in-the-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-133","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 133 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 133-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260910-ukmto-warning-133-26.pdf?rev=d3d9c66c2ece467cb4fb389140e3e7e6"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-10T19:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-10T20:53:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-10T20:53:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Reporting tanker 4 NM west of Khasab, Oman; the two struck vessels about 6 NM north of it","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":4,"bearing":"W","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3,"lon":56.176,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":23,"dist_bam_mi":1259,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Two unidentified vessels hit by projectiles near Khasab; one seen on fire","summary":"The master of a tanker 4 NM west of Khasab reported at 1910 UTC on 10 September 2026 seeing four unknown projectiles hit two unidentified vessels about 6 NM to his north, leaving one on fire; the status of the second was unknown. JMIC said each vessel was reportedly hit twice, no explosions or splashes were seen, and no vessel in the area reported to UKMTO. Neither ship was identified.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 133-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 10 Sep 2026 1910 UTC 10 Sep 2026 Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of two vessels involved in an incident 4 NM west of Khasab Oman.\nThe Master of the vessel reports seeing four unknown projectiles hit two unknown vessels causing a fire on one vessel and unsure of the status of the second vessel, 6NM north of his position.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["fire","khasab","multiple vessels","oman","projectile","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 096 (13 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-096-jmic-advisory-note-13-september.pdf?rev=9a32516ecb2f40ce83594fc4166a66be"}]},{"id":"2026-132","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 132 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 132-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260910-ukmto_warning_132-26.pdf?rev=600ff3e9ca9a4a2db1de13d5f1bee210"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-10T09:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-10T10:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-10T10:55:00Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Glamor","type":"Cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"98 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen (JMIC: about 32 NM south of Yemen)","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":98,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.373,"lon":47.944,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1064,"dist_bam_mi":311,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unidentified unauthorised personnel"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Cargo ship Glamor approached and briefly boarded by skiff crew south of Yemen","summary":"The company security officer of a cargo vessel reported being approached by an unidentified skiff 98 NM southwest of Al Mukalla on 10 September 2026; UKMTO classed it as suspicious activity. JMIC names the ship as GLAMOR and adds that the crew mustered in the citadel while unauthorised persons boarded but did not take control; they left and the ship resumed its transit with all crew safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 132-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 10/09/2026 0900 UTC 10/09/2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nThe CSO of a cargo vessel has reported that his vessel has been approached by an unidentified skiff.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.\nAl Mukalla, Yemen","tags":["boarding","cargo ship","citadel","gulf of aden","piracy","skiff","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 095 (10 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-095-jmic-advisory-note-10-september.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-130","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 130 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 130-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260909---ukmto_warning_130-26.pdf?rev=10932a973a3b48608e861c4ac65450e3"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-09T02:48:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-09T09:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-09T09:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Hercules Star","type":"Tanker","flag":"Gibraltar","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"24 NM northwest of Port Rashid, UAE (Port Rashid anchorage)","ref_place":"Port Rashid (not in gazetteer; used 25.27N 55.27E)","distance_nm":24,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.552,"lon":54.957,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":114,"dist_bam_mi":1169,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":1,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Hercules Star listing at anchor off Dubai after strike; one dead, one missing","summary":"The master of a nearby tanker reported seeing a vessel listing at anchor 24 NM northwest of Port Rashid, Dubai, at 0248 UTC on 9 September 2026, suggesting flooding after a projectile strike. JMIC names the vessel as the tanker HERCULES STAR and reports one crew member dead and one missing, with a tug and a coast guard vessel nearby. Reports list it as Gibraltar-flagged.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 130-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 09 Sept 26 0248 UTC 09 Sept 26 Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report from a third-party of an incident 24 NM northwest of Port Rashid, UAE.\nThe Master of a tanker has reported sighting a vessel listing while at anchor, possibly indicating water ingress following an attack from an unknown projectile.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities are investigating.\nPort Rashid, UAE","tags":["arabian gulf","dubai","fatality","flooding","listing","missing crew","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 095 (10 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-095-jmic-advisory-note-10-september.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-131","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 131 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 131-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260909-ukmto_warning_131-26.pdf?rev=4717679a77da4147a207bd56dd2de623"],"incident_utc":"2026-09-09T02:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-09T10:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-09T10:50:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"New Andros","type":"Tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"28 NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq","ref_place":"Al-Faw (not in gazetteer; used 29.975N 48.47E)","distance_nm":28,"bearing":"SE","area":"Northern Arabian Gulf","lat":29.645,"lon":48.849,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":507,"dist_bam_mi":1228,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker New Andros hit in forward ballast tank 28 NM SE of Al-Faw, Iraq","summary":"The master of a tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile 28 NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq, at 0230 UTC on 9 September 2026; the crew were safe and no pollution was reported. JMIC names the ship as NEW ANDROS, hit in the forward ballast tank without any prior VHF warning, and says it anchored with local authorities on scene. Reports describe a drone attack on the Panama-flagged tanker; the Hercules Star incident off Dubai (130-26) was reported the same morning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 131-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 09 Sep 2026 0230 UTC 09 Sep 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 28 NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq.\nThe Master of a tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile.\nCrew are reported safe and there is no environmental impact reported at this time.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities are investigating.\nAl-Faw, Iraq","tags":["al-faw","ballast tank","drone","iraq","northern arabian gulf","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 095 (10 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-095-jmic-advisory-note-10-september.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-126","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 126 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 126-26","UKMTO 126-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260902-ukmto_warning_126.pdf?rev=1ecfc03688414c1f845826fd4824504e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260902-ukmto_warning_126-update_001.pdf?rev=0aee35123a30459dbb6064a83457c189"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-31T20:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-09-02T11:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-09-02T15:18:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Sidr","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, outbound (JMIC: later anchored about 1.7 NM north of Jazirat Tawakkul)","ref_place":"Jazirat Tawakkul","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":2,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Saudi tanker Sidr attacked in Strait of Hormuz; two crew killed","summary":"In a time-late warning, UKMTO said a tanker was involved in a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz at 2050 UTC on 31 August 2026 that caused two casualties, later confirmed as fatalities. JMIC names the outbound oil tanker as SIDR, citing the owner and NAVAREA IX warning 306/26 for the two deaths, and says it anchored north of Jazirat Tawakkul to await salvage. Marisks identified the Saudi-flagged Sidr as one of two tankers hit by unknown projectiles minutes apart that evening, with Senegal Prosperity (124-26).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 126-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 31st Aug 2026 2050 UTC 2nd Sept 2026 Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUKMTO has received a verified report that a tanker was involved in a security incident resulting in two casualties. There is no report of environmental impact at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 126-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 31st Aug 2026 2050 UTC 2nd Sept 2026 Verified\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUKMTO has received a verified report that a tanker was involved in a security incident resulting in two casualties. There is no report of environmental impact at this time.\nUpdate 001: UKMTO has received confirmation that the two casualties reported in this incident have now been confirmed as fatalities.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["fatalities","salvage","saudi arabia","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 093 (03 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-093-jmic-advisory-note-03-september.pdf"},{"title":"Two tankers hit by 'unknown projectiles' in Hormuz: Security firm – Ahram Online","url":"https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/575709.aspx"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-124","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 124 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 124-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260831-ukmto_warning_124-26.pdf?rev=15628245e24f4431b04b8badc4036ed7"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-31T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-31T22:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-31T22:45:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Senegal Prosperity","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"17 NM east of Khasab, Oman (outbound, about 4 NM off the Omani coast in Omani territorial waters)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":17,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.2,"lon":56.566,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":28,"dist_bam_mi":1270,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO and Vanguard did not attribute; Seatrade reported it as part of continuing attacks on shipping by Iran"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"VLCC Senegal Prosperity hit by three projectiles off Oman; listing, crew evacuated","summary":"A company security officer reported that a tanker was hit by three unknown projectiles during an outbound transit 17 NM east of Khasab at 2000 UTC on 31 August 2026; no casualties or pollution were reported. Vanguard Tech identified the ship as the Liberia-flagged VLCC Senegal Prosperity, saying rockets hit the port side, engine room and ballast tank and cut its communications. JMIC said the ship was dead in the water and listing to port, not under command and anchored, and that local authorities evacuated the crew. The Saudi-flagged tanker Sidr was hit the same evening.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 124-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 31 Aug 2026 2000 UTC 31 Aug 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 17 NM east of Khasab, Oman.\nA tanker has reported being struck by 3 unknown projectiles whilst completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz.\nNo casualties or environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["evacuated","khasab","listing","rockets","strait of hormuz","tanker","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker struck three times in Strait of Hormuz – Seatrade Maritime","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-struck-three-times-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Two tankers hit by 'unknown projectiles' in Hormuz: Security firm – Ahram Online","url":"https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/575709.aspx"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 092 (01 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-092-jmic-advisory-note-01-september.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-122","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 122 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 122-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260829-ukmto_warning_122-26.pdf?rev=978dda54b9f7443084ff2e922c39e8dd"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-29T20:53:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-30T16:18:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-30T16:18:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Burgan","type":"Oil/chemical products tanker","flag":"Kuwait","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"12 NM north of Khasab, Oman (inbound; JMIC: later anchored about 1 NM NW of Jazirat Um Al Ghanam)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":12,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4,"lon":56.25,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":15,"dist_bam_mi":1267,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Kuwaiti tanker Burgan hit in ballast tank 12 NM north of Khasab","summary":"Military authorities reported in a time-late warning that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting inbound 12 NM north of Khasab at 2053 UTC on 29 August 2026; no casualties or pollution were reported. JMIC names the ship as the oil tanker BURGAN and, citing US naval coordination, says the starboard aft ballast tank was hit; the vessel anchored near Jazirat Um Al Ghanam and a tug was sent. Reports list it as a Kuwait-flagged products tanker.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 122-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 29 Aug 2026 2053 UTC 30 Aug 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident 12 NM north of Khasab, Oman.\nA tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting inbound in the Strait of Hormuz.\nNo casualties or environmental impact are reported at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["ballast tank","khasab","kuwait","oman","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 092 (01 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-092-jmic-advisory-note-01-september.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-121","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 121 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 121-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260827-ukmto_attack-121-26.pdf?rev=226cf65c89254bd9981c91abebc7f75c"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-25T17:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-27T00:48:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-27T00:48:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Salam II","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Kuwait","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, eastbound (NAVAREA IX 299/26 via JMIC: 26-23.40N 056-30.50E, about 0.8 NM NW of Jazirat Tawakkul)","ref_place":"Jazirat Tawakkul","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.39,"lon":56.508,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":14,"dist_bam_mi":1277,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Kuwaiti tanker Al Salam II holed above waterline in Hormuz; fire put out","summary":"Local authorities reported that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz at 1730 UTC on 25 August 2026, starting a fire the crew put out; all crew were safe and no pollution was reported. JMIC names the eastbound tanker as AL SALAM II and says the hit left a small hole just above the waterline; the ship awaited tug assistance and later anchored near Jazirat Tawakkul. Reports list it as Kuwait-flagged.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 121-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 25 Aug 2026 1730 UTC 27 Aug 2026 Local Authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nLocal authorities have reported a tanker has been hit by an unknown projectile causing fire to the vessel which has since been extinguished.\nAll crew are reported as safe and accounted for and there has been no report of environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["fire","kuwait","oman","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 090 (27 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-090-jmic-advisory-note-27-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-120","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 120 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 120-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260824-ukmto_warning_120-26.pdf?rev=9213537e77f849bb8035c44a95630528"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-24T20:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-24T22:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-24T22:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Metro Venetian","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"9 NM northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman (JMIC: outbound in the TSS, about 3 NM off the Omani coast)","ref_place":"Ash Shishah (not in gazetteer; position approximate)","distance_nm":9,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.25,"lon":56.55,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":24,"dist_bam_mi":1272,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"unknown","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Oil tanker Metro Venetian disabled by projectile hit to engine room off Musandam","summary":"The master of an outbound oil tanker reported a projectile strike that damaged the engine room and disabled the ship 9 NM northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, at 2025 UTC on 24 August 2026. JMIC said the hit was in the port-side engine room above the waterline, the automatic system put out a fire, power was lost and the drifting tanker needed tug help; the crew were safe. UKMTO did not name the ship; the Liberia-flagged tanker Metro Venetian is reported disabled in the strait that day, and the match rests on date and outcome.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 120-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 24 Aug 2026 2025 UTC 24 Aug 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 9 NM northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman.\nThe Master of an oil tanker reports the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the engine room and disabling the vessel. Crew are reported safe. Environmental impact is unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Authorities are investigating.\nAsh Shishah, Oman","tags":["adrift","disabled","engine room","musandam","oman","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 089 (25 Aug 2026) (LISCR copy)","url":"https://www.liscr.com/marketing/liscr/media/liscr/online%20library/Maritime/Update-089-JMIC-Advisory-Note-25-August.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-119","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 119 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 119-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260824-ukmto_warning_119-26.pdf?rev=9a66623adfb9404187c8b4fb669f8774"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-24T06:37:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-24T07:39:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-24T07:39:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"63 NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Yanbu","distance_nm":63,"bearing":"W","area":"Northern Red Sea","lat":24.086,"lon":36.911,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1228,"dist_bam_mi":900,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by the Houthis according to JMIC (ballistic-missile claim not independently confirmed)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Tanker hit by projectile 63 NM west of Yanbu; small deck fire put out","summary":"A company security officer reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63 NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, at 0637 UTC on 24 August 2026, starting a fire on the main deck. JMIC said the small fire was put out by the crew and the ship could still make way; all crew were safe and there was no pollution. The Houthis claimed a ballistic-missile attack, which JMIC said lacked independent confirmation.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 119-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 24 Aug 2026 0637 UTC 24 Aug 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 63 NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.\nThe Company Security Officer reported a tanker has been struck by unknown projectile causing a fire to the vessel on the main deck.\nAll crew are safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nYanbu, Saudi Arabia","tags":["ballistic missile claim","fire","houthi blockade","northern red sea","saudi arabia","tanker","yanbu"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 089 (25 Aug 2026) (LISCR copy)","url":"https://www.liscr.com/marketing/liscr/media/liscr/online%20library/Maritime/Update-089-JMIC-Advisory-Note-25-August.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-118","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 118 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 118-26","UKMTO 118-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260820-ukmto_warning_118-26.pdf?rev=1e0a8bf8fa44494ea2bbd7474bfa2a2e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260820-ukmto_118-26_update-001.pdf?rev=5b089d0cccfd479aae010330d7e3a74c"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-20T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-08-20T09:44:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-20T10:06:00Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Suspicious Activity to Hijack (Update 001)","weapons":["Skiff approach","Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Seamull","type":"Tanker","flag":"Eritrea","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"136 NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen (westbound, Gulf of Aden)","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":136,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":14.518,"lon":51.47,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":891,"dist_bam_mi":558,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"described by JMIC as a pirate attack; the hijackers said they would head to Bosaso, Somalia"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Eritrea-flagged tanker Seamull hijacked by six armed men in Gulf of Aden","summary":"A westbound tanker broadcast a distress call on VHF 16 after being approached by an unauthorised vessel 136 NM east of Al Mukalla on 20 August 2026; UKMTO upgraded the incident to a hijack once six armed persons boarded, took control and redirected the ship toward Somalia. JMIC identifies it as the Eritrea-flagged tanker SEAMULL (also SIBU 1), says the hijackers named Bosaso as their destination and later reported it at anchor off Somalia's east coast; it was still listed as held on 1 September 2026.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 118-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 20 Aug 2026 TBC 20 Aug 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 136 NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nA tanker has broadcast a distress call on VHF 16 that they have been approached by an unauthorised vessel whilst travelling west in the Gulf of Aden.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mukalla, Yemen\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 118-26 UPDATE 001 - HIJACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 20 AUG 26 TBC 20 AUG 26 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 136 NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nA tanker has broadcast a distress call on VHF 16 that they have been approached by an unauthorised vessel whilst travelling west in the Gulf of Aden.\nUpdate 001 – UKMTO have received confirmation that the tanker has been boarded by six armed persons who are now in control of the vessel and redirecting to Somalia.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["distress call","gulf of aden","hijack","piracy","somalia","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 089 (25 Aug 2026) (LISCR copy)","url":"https://www.liscr.com/marketing/liscr/media/liscr/online%20library/Maritime/Update-089-JMIC-Advisory-Note-25-August.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 092 (01 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-092-jmic-advisory-note-01-september.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-115","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 115 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 115-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260818--ukmto_warning_attack_115-26.pdf?rev=d0a1cce189c941058b30fb5094c466d9"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-18T01:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-18T03:07:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-18T03:07:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Minoan Dignity","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned (company not named)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, outbound (JMIC: about 0.5 NM off Oman, southbound; UKMTO map reference: Khasab)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.36,"lon":56.45,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":15,"dist_bam_mi":1273,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated in the sources found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Minoan Dignity hit in engine room in Hormuz; chief engineer killed","summary":"A company security officer reported that the vessel was struck in the engine room by an unknown projectile during an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz at 0135 UTC on 18 August 2026, killing one crew member; the Omani Coast Guard assisted the remaining crew. Reports identify the ship as the Greek-owned bulk carrier Minoan Dignity, whose chief engineer was killed and whose crew were helped by the Omani Coast Guard after a helicopter evacuation failed; JMIC, which withheld the name, described it as a general cargo ship. The match rests on date, damage and rescue details.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 115-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 18 08 2026 0135 UTC 18 08 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Company Security Officer has reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The impact caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty. The remaining crew are currently being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.\nAt present, no environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["bulk carrier","engine room","fatality","oman","omani coast guard","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 086 (18 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-086-jmic-advisory-note-18-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-114","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 114 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 114-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260817-ukmto_warning_114_26.pdf?rev=792bd8c58a484f52888d8a812ea2230b"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-17T11:36:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-17T12:57:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-17T12:57:00Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Lutuf","type":"General cargo / mini bulk carrier","flag":"Cameroon","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"4 NM south of Mareeyo, Somalia (JMIC: about 3 NM off the coast, southbound)","ref_place":"Mareeyo (not in gazetteer; coordinates approximate, Puntland east coast)","distance_nm":4,"bearing":"S","area":"Somali Basin","lat":9.0,"lon":50.65,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1271,"dist_bam_mi":551,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected pirates per JMIC: about eight persons armed with AK-47-type rifles"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Lutuf hijacked by armed men off Mareeyo, Somalia","summary":"The company security officer of a cargo vessel reported that eight armed unauthorised persons boarded and took control of the ship 4 NM south of Mareeyo, Somalia, at 1136 UTC on 17 August 2026. JMIC names the vessel as the Cameroon-flagged LUTUF, a small dry bulk/general cargo ship; the crew first mustered in the citadel and were later moved to the bridge after the suspected pirates gained access. Lutuf was listed among vessels held off Somalia on 25 August but no longer appeared in the JMIC held-vessel list of 1 September; its later status was not stated.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 114-26 - HIJACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 17 Aug 2026 1136 UTC 17 Aug 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 4 NM south of MAREEYO SOMALIA.\nThe CSO of a cargo vessel reports being boarded by 8 armed unauthorised persons who have taken control of the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nMareeyo, Somalia","tags":["cargo ship","citadel","hijack","piracy","somali basin","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 086 (18 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-086-jmic-advisory-note-18-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 089 (25 Aug 2026) (LISCR copy)","url":"https://www.liscr.com/marketing/liscr/media/liscr/online%20library/Maritime/Update-089-JMIC-Advisory-Note-25-August.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 092 (01 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-092-jmic-advisory-note-01-september.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-117","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 117 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 117-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260818--ukmto_warning_117_26-1.pdf?rev=b168e503719849a9bae92a945c489bd2"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-17T11:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-18T18:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-18T18:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Landing craft (UKMTO: cargo ship)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen (JMIC: anchored about 5 NM off the Yemeni coast in Bab el-Mandeb; computed point falls near the shoreline)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"SE","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.62,"lon":43.72,"geo_method":"approximate","lat_reported":12.848,"lon_reported":43.723,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1267,"dist_bam_mi":22,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by JMIC, which cites it as Houthi blockade enforcement against Saudi- or Yemeni-government-linked assets; no claim cited"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Unmanned landing craft wrecked by ballistic missiles off Yemen near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"Local authorities reported a cargo ship struck by multiple projectiles 40 NM southeast of Al Mukha on 17 August 2026; it was unmanned, but the damage made it a constructive total loss. JMIC, citing Yemen MRCC, says the vessel was an empty landing craft anchored about 5 NM off the coast in Yemeni waters beside the ship hit in 110-26, and that six anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired, five of which hit, splitting the hull and superstructure. JMIC cites the strike as an example of Houthi enforcement of their blockade against Saudi-linked interests.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 117-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 17 Aug 2026 1100 UTC 18 Aug 2026 Local Authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nLocal Authorities report a cargo ship being struck by multiple unknown projectiles.\nThe cargo vessel was unmanned at the time of the incident; however, the damage has resulted in a complete constructive loss.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mukha, Yemen","tags":["bab el-mandeb","ballistic missile","houthi blockade","landing craft","total loss","unmanned","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-116","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 116 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 116-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260818-ukmto_warning_116-26.pdf?rev=dbb895a987264b9bbcdbeb7deea9be28"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-15T22:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-18T14:16:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-18T14:16:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO map reference: Khasab)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier hit by rocket in Strait of Hormuz; one crew member killed","summary":"In a time-late third-party report, UKMTO said a bulk carrier was struck on the starboard side by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz at about 2200 UTC on 15 August 2026, causing a crew casualty. JMIC said a rocket reportedly hit below the gangway, one crew member was confirmed dead and the ship was not under command; no pollution was reported. The vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 116-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 15 Aug 2026 2200 UTC 18 Aug 2026 Third Party\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nA third party has reported that a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting a transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the vessel and resulted in a crew casualty.\nThere is no report of an environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["bulk carrier","fatality","not under command","rocket","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-113","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 113 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 113-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260815_ukmto_warning_113.pdf?rev=235c6b9093c74b85a1eb03373c3690cb"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-14T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-15T05:43:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-15T05:43:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Watan","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, inbound transit (UKMTO map reference: Kumzar)","ref_place":"Kumzar","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.4,"lon":56.5,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1277,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"unknown","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated in the sources found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC bulk carrier Al Watan hit by projectile on inbound Hormuz transit","summary":"A verified report said a bulk carrier was struck in the hull by an unknown projectile during an inbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz at about 2000 UTC on 14 August 2026; the crew were safe and damage was not assessed. ADNOC announced that another of its vessels had been hit in the strait without casualties, later identified as the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Al Watan, the day after the Navig8 Messi and Tarif drone strikes. UKMTO did not name the ship; the match rests on the date and vessel type.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 113-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 14 AUG 2026 2000 UTC 15 AUG 2026 Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz\nUKMTO has received a verified report of a Bulk carrier being struck by an unknown projectile which has hit the hull. The crew are reported safe, no damage assessment has been reported and environmental impact is unknown at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKumzar, Oman","tags":["adnoc","bulk carrier","kumzar","projectile","strait of hormuz","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 085 (16 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-085-jmic-advisory-note-16-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-112","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 112 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 112-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260814_ukmto_warning_112-26.pdf?rev=4ed092c0f5684fd9a2d8b507a5b21a0b"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-13T15:52:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-14T07:58:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-14T07:58:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit in Omani territorial waters (UKMTO map reference: Khasab)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the UAE, which accused Iran of the drone strikes on the two ADNOC tankers"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC tanker hit by drone on outbound Hormuz transit (one of two, 13 Aug)","summary":"Military authorities reported that a tanker was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle during an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz at 1552 UTC on 13 August 2026, causing minor damage; the crew were safe and no pollution was reported. UKMTO issued two warnings with identical text (111-26 and 112-26), and JMIC confirmed two separate tankers were hit overnight and both continued under their own power. Reports identify the pair as the ADNOC-owned tankers Navig8 Messi (Singapore) and Tarif (Liberia); which warning corresponds to which ship has not been published (see also 111-26).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 112-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 AUG 2026 1552 UTC 14 AUG 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUKMTO has received reports from Military Authorities that a tanker was struck by a Uncrewed Ariel Vehicle (UAV) whilst conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was subject to minor damage, crew are reported as safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["adnoc","drone","iran","minor damage","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 085 (16 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-085-jmic-advisory-note-16-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-111","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 111 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 111-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260814_ukmto_warning_111-26.pdf?rev=79d2bbb7b6dd4d1c9e9ffad88060f769"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-13T15:52:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-14T07:51:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-14T07:51:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit in Omani territorial waters (UKMTO map reference: Khasab)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.413,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":13,"dist_bam_mi":1279,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the UAE, which accused Iran of the drone strikes on the two ADNOC tankers"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC tanker hit by drone on outbound Hormuz transit (one of two, 13 Aug)","summary":"Military authorities reported that a tanker was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle during an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz at 1552 UTC on 13 August 2026, causing minor damage; the crew were safe and no pollution was reported. UKMTO issued two warnings with identical text (111-26 and 112-26), and JMIC confirmed two separate tankers were hit overnight and both continued under their own power. Reports identify the pair as the ADNOC-owned tankers Navig8 Messi (Singapore) and Tarif (Liberia); which warning corresponds to which ship has not been published (see also 112-26).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 111-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 AUG 2026 1552 UTC 14 AUG 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUKMTO has received reports from Military Authorities that a tanker was struck by a Uncrewed Ariel Vehicle (UAV) whilst conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was subject to minor damage, crew are reported as safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["adnoc","drone","iran","minor damage","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 085 (16 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-085-jmic-advisory-note-16-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-110","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 110 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 110-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260811--ukmto_warning_110-26.pdf?rev=118204fc564e439a9a368fce3fbbd745"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-11T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-08-11T10:49:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-11T10:49:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen (southern Red Sea)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.33,"lon":43.18,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1253,"dist_bam_mi":53,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected – JMIC links ballistic-missile salvos on Al-Mokha berths and the strike on the landing craft anchored beside this vessel (117-26) to Houthi blockade enforcement; no specific claim found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Cargo vessel hit by projectile off Al Mokha, Yemen; casualties reported","summary":"Local authorities told UKMTO that a cargo vessel off Al Mokha in the southern Red Sea was hit by an unknown projectile on 11 August 2026, causing casualties; no figures or vessel name were given. JMIC later noted that the landing craft destroyed on 17 August (117-26) was anchored beside this vessel, and described ballistic-missile salvos into Al-Mokha berths during the Houthi blockade of Saudi-linked shipping. Wikipedia's Red Sea crisis casualty notes record four killed and six injured on 11 August 2026 without identifying the vessel or attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 110-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 11 AUG 26 TBC 11 AUG 26 Local Authorities\nUKMTO has been informed of an incident off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen.\nIt has been reported that a cargo vessel in the Southern Red Sea has been hit by an unknown projectile resulting in casualties.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mokha, Yemen","tags":["al mokha","cargo ship","casualties","houthi blockade","southern red sea","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"},{"title":"Red Sea crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-108","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 108 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 108-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260808-ukmto_warning_attack_108_26.pdf?rev=710a7e39872c410a8e770048d1c10fa8"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-08T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-08-08T13:11:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-08T13:11:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC","direction":null},"location":{"text":"18 NM east of Khasab, Oman","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":18,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.2,"lon":56.584,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":28,"dist_bam_mi":1271,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the UAE government, which said Iran struck an ADNOC-owned tanker with a missile"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC tanker hit 18 NM east of Khasab; fire put out, ship returns to Fujairah","summary":"A verified source reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile 18 NM east of Khasab early on 8 August 2026, starting a fire that was extinguished; the crew were safe and no pollution was reported. JMIC identifies it as an ADNOC tanker that completed its transit and returned to Fujairah (its table gives the name as \"Abu Dubi\", which could not be verified). The UAE said Iran had struck the ADNOC-owned tanker with a missile.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 108-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 08 Aug 2026 TBC 08 Aug 2026 Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 18 NM east of Khasab, Oman.\nA verified source has reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile which caused a fire that has been extinguished. There is no reported environmental impact. The vessel and crew are reported as safe.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["adnoc","fire","iran","khasab","missile","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 082 (09 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-082-jmic-advisory-note-09-august.pdf?rev=3f264c5bd28247a0a6ce7f4fad49cfce"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-107","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 107 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 107-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260805-ukmto_warning_107_26.pdf?rev=fbad548fe14b4200bd254009155294ca"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-05T19:18:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-05T23:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-05T23:45:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"9 NM southeast of Kumzar, Oman (northbound)","ref_place":"Kumzar","distance_nm":9,"bearing":"SE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.224,"lon":56.518,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":25,"dist_bam_mi":1270,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker hears two explosions 9 NM SE of Kumzar and aborts Hormuz transit","summary":"In a time-late report, the master of a northbound tanker said he heard two explosions near the ship while transiting the Strait of Hormuz 9 NM southeast of Kumzar at 1918 UTC on 5 August 2026. The vessel and crew were safe with no damage; JMIC said the tanker altered course and aborted its transit. The ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 107-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 05/08/2026 1918 UTC 05/08/2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident 9 NM southeast of Kumzar, Oman. The Master of a tanker has reported hearing two explosions whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe report confirms that crew and vessel are safe. No environmental damage has been reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKumzar, Oman","tags":["aborted transit","explosion","kumzar","near miss","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 081 (06 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-081-jmic-advisory-note-06-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-106","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 106 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 106-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260805-ukmto_warning_106-26.pdf?rev=6615b240feb846a6b31df169b9ea788a"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-05T14:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-05T16:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-05T16:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Daisy","type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"95 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen (IRTC, westbound)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":95,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.659,"lon":46.172,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1226,"dist_bam_mi":198,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – cause unknown"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Explosion alongside tanker Daisy 95 NM SE of Aden; minor shockwave damage","summary":"The master of a westbound tanker in the IRTC reported a loud explosion close to the vessel 95 NM southeast of Aden at 1430 UTC on 5 August 2026. JMIC names the tanker as DAISY and says it suffered minor shockwave damage and continued to Djibouti; all crew were safe and there was no pollution. The cause of the explosion was not determined.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 106-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 05 AUG 2026 1430 UTC 05 AUG 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 95 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master of a tanker reported hearing a loud explosion in close proximity to the vessel. All crew accounted for and safe. There is no environmental impact reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAden, Yemen","tags":["aden","explosion","gulf of aden","irtc","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 081 (06 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-081-jmic-advisory-note-06-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-105","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 105 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 105-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260805-ukmto_warning_105.pdf?rev=0312aeba2d1c484f9cf10a3d176ab537"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-04T07:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-05T11:36:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-05T11:36:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Faize Noore Oliya","type":"Mechanized sailing vessel (dhow)","flag":"India","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"9 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen (Yemeni territorial waters)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":9,"bearing":"SW","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":13.214,"lon":43.131,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1261,"dist_bam_mi":46,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO and JMIC did not attribute; occurred during the Houthi blockade of Saudi-linked shipping"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Indian sailing cargo vessel sunk by uncrewed surface vessel 9 NM SW of Al Mukha","summary":"A time-late report said a vessel was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel 9 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen, on 4 August 2026, catching fire and sinking. The crew were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and landed at Al Mukha, safe and well. JMIC describes it as an Indian mechanized sailing vessel and names the Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya as sunk south of Al Hudaydah on 4 August; BBC reported a projectile sinking an Indian-flagged ship off Yemen that day.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 105-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 04 AUG 2026 0730 UTC 05 AUG 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident 9 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nThe CSO of the vessel has reported that the vessel was attacked by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel which caused a fire onboard. The crew have been rescued by local authorities and are safe and well.\nThe vessel has been reported as sunk.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities are investigating.\nAl Mukha, Yemen","tags":["al mukha","bab el-mandeb","dhow","india","southern red sea","sunk","usv","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 081 (06 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-081-jmic-advisory-note-06-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 082 (09 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-082-jmic-advisory-note-09-august.pdf?rev=3f264c5bd28247a0a6ce7f4fad49cfce"},{"title":"Houthi blockade of Saudi Arabia – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_blockade_of_Saudi_Arabia"}]},{"id":"2026-104","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 104 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 104-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260803-ukmto_warning_104-26.pdf?rev=1047cb77971a4ae7885b8c84b65a9407"],"incident_utc":"2026-08-03T22:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-03T23:41:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-03T23:41:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Minoan Pioneer","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"20 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman (Omani territorial waters, northbound)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.435,"lon":56.513,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1280,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":1,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"oil slick over 10 km long reported, reaching Qeshm Island by 10 Aug","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer hit 20 NM NE of Khasab; fire, blackout, one crew missing","summary":"A northbound bulk carrier broadcast on VHF 16 that it had been hit by an unknown projectile 20 NM northeast of Khasab at 2200 UTC on 3 August 2026. JMIC said the strike hit the engine room and crew accommodation, causing a fire and loss of power; one crew member (reported as the third engineer) was missing and the rest were evacuated, and the ship was left at anchor out of contact. Reports identify it as the Liberia-flagged Minoan Pioneer; an oil slick more than 10 km long later drifted to Qeshm Island.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 104-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 03 AUG 2026 2200 UTC 03 AUG 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 20 NM northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.\nA cargo vessel has broadcasted on VHF 16 that they have been hit by an unknown projectile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Khasab, Oman","tags":["bulk carrier","engine room","fire","khasab","missing crew","oil spill","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 081 (06 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-081-jmic-advisory-note-06-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-101","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 101 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 101-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260801-ukmto_warning_101_26_attack-1.pdf?rev=f4e16cce8c414f3ea70f52f93fa741e0"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-31T23:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-01T03:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-01T03:45:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Gaslog Shanghai","type":"LNG carrier","flag":"Bermuda","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"11 NM northeast of Limah, Oman (Omani territorial waters, eastbound)","ref_place":"Limah (not in gazetteer; used 25.94N 56.42E)","distance_nm":11,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.069,"lon":56.564,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":36,"dist_bam_mi":1264,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – no claim or official attribution found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"LNG carrier Gaslog Shanghai disabled by projectile 11 NM NE of Limah, Oman","summary":"An LNG carrier leaving the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile in the engine room 11 NM northeast of Limah, Oman, at 2330 UTC on 31 July 2026. JMIC said an engine-room fire was put out but the ship lost propulsion and was not under command, with the Omani Coast Guard assisting; the crew were safe. Reports identify the vessel as the Bermuda-flagged Gaslog Shanghai, carrying Qatari LNG.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 101-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 31 Jul 2026 2330 UTC 01 Aug 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 11 NM northeast off Lima, Oman.\nThe CSO of a tanker reports the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile which has caused damage to the engine room. The tanker is not under command and the regional Coast Guard have been informed.\nThere are no reported casualties or environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLima, Oman","tags":["engine room","fire","limah","lng carrier","not under command","oman","qatar lng","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-102","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 102 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 102-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260801-ukmto_warning_102_26_attack.pdf?rev=2f84168b439746d4812728fea6c07283"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-31T22:06:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-08-01T06:51:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-08-01T06:51:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"21 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman (Omani territorial waters, westbound)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":21,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.447,"lon":56.526,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1281,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Projectile lands 5 m from VLCC 21 NM NE of Khasab; no damage","summary":"The master of a westbound VLCC reported a large splash and explosion close to the ship 21 NM northeast of Khasab at 2206 UTC on 31 July 2026, about 90 minutes before the Gaslog Shanghai strike. JMIC said the projectile landed about 5 m off the starboard quarter; the ship was not hit and the crew were safe. The Liberia-flagged tanker was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 102-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 31 Jul 2026 2206 UTC 01 Aug 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 21 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman.\nThe Master of a tanker reports seeing a large splash and explosion in close proximity to the vessel. No damage to the vessel has been reported at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["explosion","khasab","near miss","splash","strait of hormuz","tanker","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-097","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 097 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 097-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260726-ukmto_warning_suspicious_activity_097_26.pdf?rev=e634844283914b48be5dfac76305dc2a"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-24T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-07-26T09:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-26T09:00:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Southern Red Sea (no position given)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.5,"lon":41.5,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1226,"dist_bam_mi":237,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"unconfirmed","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected – the Houthis said around this time that they fired ballistic missiles at the Saudi chemical tanker NCC Ghazal; no source links that claim to this report"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Saudi-flagged tanker reports projectile splash close aboard in southern Red Sea","summary":"A company security officer reported that a tanker witnessed the splash of an unknown projectile close to the vessel in the southern Red Sea on 24 July 2026 (reported 26 July). The ship and crew were safe. JMIC lists the tanker as Saudi-flagged; the report came days after the Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi shipping. Seatrade reported a Houthi claim of a ballistic-missile attack on the Saudi chemical tanker NCC Ghazal that apparently missed, but did not tie it to this report.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 097-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 24 Jul 2026 TBC UTC 26 Jul 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the southern Red Sea.\nIt has been reported to UKMTO that a tanker witnessed a splash from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel. Reports confirm that the vessel and crew are safe. Environmental impact is unconfirmed at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.","tags":["houthi blockade","near miss","saudi arabia","southern red sea","splash","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"Houthi target Saudi chemical tanker – Seatrade Maritime","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/houthi-target-saudi-chemical-tanker"},{"title":"Red Sea crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-095","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 095 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 095-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260722-ukmto_warning_attack_095_26.pdf?rev=6e611a1b0c5f4fc48f15d8609c5d5793"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-22T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-22T21:19:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-22T21:19:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Product tanker (laden)","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Al Shuqaiq (not in gazetteer; used 17.72N 42.03E)","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.894,"lon":41.168,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1183,"dist_bam_mi":332,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected – two days after the Houthis declared a blockade of Saudi ports and shipping (20 Jul 2026); JMIC refers to a Houthi attack on a Saudi-flagged tanker in the southern Red Sea; no specific claim found"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Saudi-flagged products tanker hit and set on fire 70 NM SW of Al Shuqaiq, Red Sea","summary":"The master of a laden products tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile 70 NM southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia, at 2000 UTC on 22 July 2026, starting a fire the crew fought and later put out. JMIC says the Saudi-flagged ship was hit on the starboard side and went to anchor; no casualties or pollution were reported. It came two days after the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ports and shipping; the vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 095-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 22 Jul 2026 2000 UTC 22 Jul 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of AL SHUQAIQ, Saudi Arabia.\nThe Master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile which has caused a fire onboard that the crew are currently fighting.\nThere are no reported casualties and no environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia","tags":["fire","houthi blockade","product tanker","saudi arabia","southern red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 082 (09 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-082-jmic-advisory-note-09-august.pdf?rev=3f264c5bd28247a0a6ce7f4fad49cfce"},{"title":"Red Sea crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-094","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 094 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 094-26","UKMTO 094-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260720-ukmto_warning_094_26.pdf?rev=bd8e210077ca486e9cacfcef3ce1a16e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260720-ukmto_warning_094_26---update-001.pdf?rev=1aa989dddf3045359988bfdec307e4c4"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-20T20:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-20T22:04:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-21T01:22:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"8 NM northeast of Limah, Oman (JMIC: about 6 NM from Limah, outbound)","ref_place":"Limah (not in gazetteer; used 25.94N 56.42E)","distance_nm":8,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.034,"lon":56.525,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":38,"dist_bam_mi":1261,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred amid IRGC claims of strikes on tankers using the southern route"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker struck 8 NM NE of Limah, Oman; crew abandon ship to lifeboat","summary":"Multiple stations heard a tanker report on VHF 16 that it had been struck by an unknown projectile 8 NM northeast of Limah in the Strait of Hormuz at 2010 UTC on 20 July 2026. The company security officer later said the crew had abandoned the vessel and were in a lifeboat; no pollution was reported. The ship was not named; the Kuwaiti tanker Kaifan was reported hit on its poop deck off Oman later on 20 July, disabling its main engine and slightly injuring two crew, but no source links it to this warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 094-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 20 Jul 2026 2010 UTC 20 Jul 2026 Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM northeast of LIMAH, OMAN\nUKMTO has received multiple reports that a tanker is reporting over VHF Channel 16 that it has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLimah, Oman\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 094-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 20 Jul 2026 2010 UTC 20 Jul 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM northeast of LIMAH, OMAN\nUKMTO has received multiple reports that a tanker is reporting over VHF Channel 16 that it has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.\nUPDATE 001: The CSO of the tanker has reported to UKMTO that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat.\nNo environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLimah, Oman","tags":["abandoned","lifeboat","limah","oman","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"Two tankers attacked by projectiles amid escalating US-Iran hostilities – Shipping Telegraph","url":"https://shippingtelegraph.com/tankers/two-tankers-attacked-by-projectiles-amid-escalating-us-iran-hostilities/"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-092","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 092 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 092-26","UKMTO 092-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260719-warning_092-26_suspious_activity-1.pdf?rev=14482aa5f5be430d8a590c44db7d8627","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260719-warning_092-26_attack_update-001.pdf?rev=8642a504e2b54f4385fd5768d1a8b4c1"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-19T22:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-19T23:49:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-20T17:07:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Suspicious Activity to Attack (Update 001)","weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Kavomaleas","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Dynacom Tankers Management","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"8 NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman (southern route, westbound/inbound)","ref_place":"Kumzar","distance_nm":8,"bearing":"NW","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.424,"lon":56.295,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1270,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed (not ship-specific) – the IRGC said it struck two oil tankers using the southern route, as reported by Ambrey; which ships it meant was not confirmed"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Kavomaleas set ablaze 8 NM NW of Kumzar; crew abandon ship, rescued by tug","summary":"The Malta-flagged, Dynacom-managed product tanker Kavomaleas was struck while transiting inbound on the southern route with its AIS off, 8 NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman, late on 19 July 2026 UTC. Reports said two projectiles hit (JMIC suspected a UAV), starting an engine-room fire; the crew abandoned ship and were picked up by an Omani tug, and the burning tanker drifted. UKMTO first logged it as suspicious activity and upgraded it to an attack. The IRGC claimed strikes on two tankers that night, and the tanker was later reported towed into Iranian waters.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 092-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 19 Jul 2026 2245 UTC 19 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman.\nUKMTO have received information from military authorities that a vessel is on fire.\nThe cause of the fire has not been verified as this time.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.\nKumzar, Oman\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 092-26 - ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 19 Jul 2026 2245 UTC 19 Jul 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman.\nUKMTO have received information from military authorities that a vessel is on fire. The cause of the fire has not been verified as this time.\nUpdate – 001 UKMTO has reclassified as an Attack. The CSO has confirmed the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile. The crew safely abandoned the vessel and have been recovered by a tug boat. The fire has not been extinguished and the vessel is currently adrift. There is no reported environmental impact.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.\nKumzar, Oman","tags":["abandoned","adrift","dynacom","fire","irgc","kumzar","product tanker","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"Iran strikes again at Procopiou's fleet – Cyprus Mail","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/07/21/iran-strikes-again-at-procopious-fleet"},{"title":"Two tankers attacked by projectiles amid escalating US-Iran hostilities – Shipping Telegraph","url":"https://shippingtelegraph.com/tankers/two-tankers-attacked-by-projectiles-amid-escalating-us-iran-hostilities/"},{"title":"Tanker attacked and ablaze near Strait of Hormuz – Portcast carrier advisory","url":"https://www.portcast.io/carrier-advisories/strait-of-hormuz-tanker-attack-raises-security-concerns-22july2026"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-093","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 093 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 093-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260720-ukmto_warning_093_26.pdf?rev=8324ca856cb24abdb97d41e3b591f9ae"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-19T22:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-20T17:27:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-20T17:27:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"17 NM east of Dibba, UAE (outbound)","ref_place":"Dibba","distance_nm":17,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":25.62,"lon":56.584,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":67,"dist_bam_mi":1243,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none confirmed – occurred the same night the IRGC claimed strikes on two tankers using the southern route"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Outbound tanker's steering gear damaged by projectile 17 NM east of Dibba","summary":"The master of an outbound tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile 17 NM east of Dibba, UAE, at 2230 UTC on 19 July 2026, damaging the steering gear. All crew were safe and there was no pollution. The strike came minutes before the Kavomaleas attack (092-26). Press reports name the Dynacom-managed VLCC Acheloos (Liberia), hit at about the same time and later anchored for inspection, and the Kuwaiti tanker Kaifan, hit on its poop deck, among tankers struck on 20 July local time; UKMTO did not name this ship, so its identity is unconfirmed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 093-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 19 Jul 2026 2230 UTC 20 Jul 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 17 NM east of Dibba, United Arab Emirates.\nThe Master of a vessel reports being struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the steering gear. All the crew are reported as safe. There is no environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nDibba, United Arab Emirates","tags":["dibba","gulf of oman","steering gear","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"Iran strikes again at Procopiou's fleet – Cyprus Mail","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/07/21/iran-strikes-again-at-procopious-fleet"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-090","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 090 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 090-26","UKMTO 090-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260717-ukmto_warning_090_26.pdf?rev=d13c397e0e7b473891438725e8af8097","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260717-ukmto_warning_090_26-update_001.pdf?rev=d6ae76d51e484c05970c705c421f6f91"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-17T08:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-17T08:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-18T17:01:00Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Illegal Boarding to Hijack (Update 001)","weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Asana","type":"Product/chemical tanker","flag":"Tanzania","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"65 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen (eastbound, Gulf of Aden)","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":65,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.447,"lon":49.13,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1022,"dist_bam_mi":390,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected – unauthorised armed boarders steered the tanker into Somali territorial waters; JMIC lists MT Asana among vessels held off Somalia"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Product tanker Asana boarded 65 NM south of Mukalla and taken into Somali waters","summary":"Military authorities reported that an eastbound tanker was boarded by unauthorised personnel 65 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen, on 17 July 2026; the next day UKMTO reclassified the incident as a hijack after the vessel was manoeuvred into Somali territorial waters. JMIC identifies it as the Tanzania-flagged product/chemical tanker MT Asana, carrying oil products, and still listed it as held off Somalia on 1 September 2026.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 090-26 - ILLEGAL BOARDING\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 17 Jul 2026 0800 UTC 17 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nMilitary authorities have reported that the vessel was boarded by unauthorised personnel whilst transiting east in the Gulf of Aden.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mukalla, Yemen\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 090-26 – HIJACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 17 Jul 2026 0800 UTC 18 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nMilitary authorities have reported that the vessel was boarded by unauthorised personnel whilst transiting east in the Gulf of Aden.\nUPDATE 001 – Military authorities have reported to UKMTO that the vessel involved has been manoeuvred into Somalian territorial waters. UKMTO has re-classified this incident as Hijack\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl Mukalla, Yemen","tags":["boarding","gulf of aden","hijack","piracy","somalia","tanker","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 073 (19 Jul 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-073-jmic-advisory-note-19-july.pdf?rev=51a8aaa4bb06463fbce249d39abccb76"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 087 (20 Aug 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-087-jmic-advisory-note-20-august.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 089 (25 Aug 2026) (LISCR copy)","url":"https://www.liscr.com/marketing/liscr/media/liscr/online%20library/Maritime/Update-089-JMIC-Advisory-Note-25-August.pdf"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 092 (01 Sep 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-092-jmic-advisory-note-01-september.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-088","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 088 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 088-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260717-warning_088-26_attack.pdf?rev=fbbf3c4c451a4fd9b3a324b0a43a362d"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-16T22:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-17T09:24:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-17T09:24:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"19 NM east of Khasab, Oman (JMIC: Omani territorial waters, 6 NM off the coast)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":19,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.2,"lon":56.603,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":28,"dist_bam_mi":1272,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO and JMIC did not attribute the strike"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker hit on port quarter 19 NM east of Khasab; minor damage, sails on to Fujairah","summary":"A tanker reported being hit on the port side by an unknown projectile 19 NM east of Khasab, Oman, at 2210 UTC on 16 July 2026. JMIC said the strike hit the port quarter, leaving minor damage and smoke, fumes and a smell of gunpowder on the bridge; no fire developed. All crew were safe, no pollution was reported and the vessel continued under its own power to Fujairah. The ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 088-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 16 Jul 2026 2210 UTC 17 Jul 2026 Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 19 NM east of Khasab, Oman.\nA tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile causing minor structural damage to the port side.\nAll crew are safe and accounted for, no environmental impact has been reported and the vessel is continuing to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKhasab, Oman","tags":["khasab","minor damage","oman","projectile","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 073 (19 Jul 2026)","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-073-jmic-advisory-note-19-july.pdf?rev=51a8aaa4bb06463fbce249d39abccb76"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-085","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 085 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 085-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260713--ukmto_warning_085_26.pdf?rev=2595be19ba4848649f2f10f0df55597a"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-13T21:04:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-13T22:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-13T22:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Stolt Magnesium","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":"9739317","owner_manager":"Stolt Tankers (Stolt-Nielsen)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM northeast of Qalhat, Oman","ref_place":"Qalhat (not in gazetteer; used 22.70N 59.37E)","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":23.17,"lon":59.882,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":321,"dist_bam_mi":1305,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected – part of the overnight wave in which the IRGC claimed strikes on tankers; Maritime Executive linked it to IRGC pressure on Oman; the manager cited an \"unidentified external device\""},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit in engine room 40 NM NE of Qalhat, Oman","summary":"The Liberia-flagged chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium (27,600 dwt, managed by Stolt Tankers) was hit on the starboard side engine room 40 NM northeast of the Qalhat LNG terminal near Sur, Oman, at about 0040 local time on 14 July 2026 (late 13 July UTC). Its manager blamed the explosion of an unidentified external device; the crew fought an engine-room fire and all were reported safe, with no pollution. It was the first of three tankers attacked that night, alongside the ADNOC VLCCs Mombasa B and Al Bahyah, a wave attributed to Iran.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 085-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 Jul 2026 2104 UTC 13 Jul 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM northeast of Qalhat, Oman.\nThe Master of a Tanker reports being hit by an unknown projectile on the starboard side engine room. All crew are safe and accounted for with no environmental impact reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAuthorities continue to investigate.\nQalhat, Oman","tags":["chemical tanker","engine room","fire","gulf of oman","iran","oman","qalhat"],"sources":[{"title":"MSCIO Alert 75/26 – Attack 40 NM NE of Qalhat","url":"https://www.mscio.eu/alerts/104"},{"title":"Iran Piles on Pressure and Targets Tanker off Omani LNG Terminal – The Maritime Executive","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-piles-on-pressure-and-targets-tanker-off-omani-lng-terminal"},{"title":"Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says – Al-Monitor (Reuters)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/chemical-tanker-stolt-magnesium-hit-explosion-omani-coast-manager-says"},{"title":"Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium attacked off Oman, engine room fire reported – MaritimeOptima","url":"https://webflow.maritimeoptima.com/maritime-news/stolt-nielsen-chemical-tanker-stolt-magnesium-attacked-off-oman-engine-room-fire-reported"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-084","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 084 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 084-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260713-warning-suspicious_activity_084-26.pdf?rev=e106076f03224d9b926298b1075f453b"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-13T10:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-13T11:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-13T11:30:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM south of Aden, Yemen (IRTC, eastbound)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.947,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1252,"dist_bam_mi":119,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Six small boats approach tanker 50 NM south of Aden; guards fire warning shots","summary":"An eastbound tanker in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor 50 NM south of Aden reported being approached from starboard by six small boats on 13 July 2026. One boat closed to 5 cables and the embarked armed security team fired warning shots, while the other five held at about 1 NM. No boarding or damage was reported and the craft were not identified.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 084-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 Jul 2026 1019 UTC 13 Jul 2026 Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nA tanker travelling east in the IRTC has reported being approached by 6 small boats approaching from the starboard side. One small boat has closed to 5 cables and the AST on board the tanker has fired warning shots. The other 5 small boats have remained at 1NM.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed security","gulf of aden","irtc","small boats","suspicious approach","tanker","warning shots"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"}]},{"id":"2026-087","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 087 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 087-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260714-ukmto_warning_087-26_attack.pdf?rev=9e640820f1714915867263ccd7589fff"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-13T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-07-14T08:13:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-14T08:13:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Bahyah","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC Logistics & Services","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"13 NM southeast of Limah, Oman (southern route, outbound)","ref_place":"Limah (not in gazetteer; used 25.94N 56.42E)","distance_nm":13,"bearing":"SE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":25.787,"lon":56.59,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":55,"dist_bam_mi":1251,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":1,"injured":1,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed by the IRGC (said it disabled \"offending supertankers\"); UAE government condemned \"Iranian hostile attacks\" on two national tankers"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC VLCC Al Bahyah hit by missile 13 NM SE of Limah; one crew member killed","summary":"The ADNOC L&S-owned VLCC Al Bahyah (299,425 dwt) was hit by a missile while transiting outbound on the southern route 13 NM southeast of Limah in the early hours of 14 July 2026 local time, alongside the Mombasa B (086-26); UKMTO issued two warnings with identical text for the two ships. JMIC records one fatality and one injury aboard Al Bahyah; ADNOC L&S reported one seafarer killed and several injured across both tankers, and some reports instead place the death aboard Mombasa B and list three Al Bahyah crew as missing. The IRGC claimed the attack, described in reports as cruise missile strikes, and the UAE condemned it as Iranian aggression.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 087-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 Jul 2026 TBC 14 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 13NM southeast of Limah, Oman.\nA tanker has reported being hit by a missile while transiting outbound on the southern route.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLIMAH, OMAN","tags":["adnoc","cruise missile","fatality","irgc","missile","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"UAE's Adnoc confirms its supertankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz – Khaleej Times","url":"https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/one-seafarer-killed-after-adnoc-ls-tankers-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"UAE condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian hostile attacks targeting two national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – UAE Embassy","url":"https://www.uae-embassy.org/news/uae-condemns-strongest-terms-iranian-hostile-attacks-targeting-two-national-tankers-strait"},{"title":"Iran Piles on Pressure and Targets Tanker off Omani LNG Terminal – The Maritime Executive","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-piles-on-pressure-and-targets-tanker-off-omani-lng-terminal"},{"title":"Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says – Al-Monitor (Reuters)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/chemical-tanker-stolt-magnesium-hit-explosion-omani-coast-manager-says"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-086","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 086 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 086-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260714-ukmto_warning_086-26_attack.pdf?rev=01c3c14ac0794bbe8a0f77e81cb1ae90"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-13T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-07-14T07:23:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-14T07:23:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Mombasa B","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC Logistics & Services (operator, time charter)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"13 NM southeast of Limah, Oman (southern route, outbound)","ref_place":"Limah (not in gazetteer; used 25.94N 56.42E)","distance_nm":13,"bearing":"SE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":25.787,"lon":56.59,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":55,"dist_bam_mi":1251,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed by the IRGC (said it disabled \"offending supertankers\"); UAE government condemned \"Iranian hostile attacks\" on two national tankers"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"ADNOC-operated VLCC Mombasa B hit by missile 13 NM SE of Limah; crew injured","summary":"The VLCC Mombasa B, operated by ADNOC L&S under time charter, was hit by a missile while transiting outbound on the southern route 13 NM southeast of Limah in the early hours of 14 July 2026 local time, minutes apart from the ADNOC-owned Al Bahyah (087-26). ADNOC L&S said both ships sustained significant damage, with one seafarer killed and several injured across the two vessels; JMIC records multiple injuries, some serious, aboard Mombasa B and places the fatality on Al Bahyah, while other reports (Wikipedia) place the death of an Indian crew member aboard Mombasa B. The IRGC claimed the strikes and reports describe cruise missiles; both tankers were disabled and their crews evacuated.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 086-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 13 Jul 2026 TBC 14 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 13NM southeast of Limah, Oman.\nA tanker has reported being hit by a missile while transiting outbound on the southern route.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLIMAH, OMAN","tags":["adnoc","casualties","cruise missile","irgc","missile","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"UAE's Adnoc confirms its supertankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz – Khaleej Times","url":"https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/one-seafarer-killed-after-adnoc-ls-tankers-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"UAE condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian hostile attacks targeting two national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – UAE Embassy","url":"https://www.uae-embassy.org/news/uae-condemns-strongest-terms-iranian-hostile-attacks-targeting-two-national-tankers-strait"},{"title":"Iran Piles on Pressure and Targets Tanker off Omani LNG Terminal – The Maritime Executive","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-piles-on-pressure-and-targets-tanker-off-omani-lng-terminal"},{"title":"Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says – Al-Monitor (Reuters)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/chemical-tanker-stolt-magnesium-hit-explosion-omani-coast-manager-says"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-083","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 083 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 083-26","UKMTO 083-26/001","UKMTO 083-26/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260711-ukmto_warning_083.pdf?rev=757b3a85aa9245b18f3ef02026847b15","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260711-ukmto_warning_083-update_001.pdf?rev=a3cff9e2fbba48d09bb44b2390a33e05","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260711-ukmto_warning_083-update_002.pdf?rev=d736107de4e94bd7b865f162647a2285"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-11T22:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-11T23:37:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-12T04:35:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"GFS Galaxy","type":"Container ship","flag":"Cyprus","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"9 NM east of Oman (Oman Maritime Security Centre: about 44 NM off Musandam)","ref_place":"Oman (Musandam east coast, Limah used as reference)","distance_nm":9,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":25.94,"lon":56.587,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":45,"dist_bam_mi":1259,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities / CSO","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM, which accused Iran of striking the ship; no claim"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship GFS Galaxy set ablaze off Oman; crew abandon ship, one seafarer dies","summary":"Military authorities reported that the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy sustained damage at the stern that started a fire, 9 NM east of Oman late on 11 July 2026 (Oman's Maritime Security Centre put it about 44 NM off Musandam). The crew abandoned ship into a lifeboat and 23 seafarers were rescued by local authorities; one Indian crew member who went missing was confirmed dead when the Omani Navy recovered his body on 14 July. US CENTCOM accused Iran of the strike, which heavily damaged the engine room.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 083-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 11 Jul 2026 2240 UTC 11 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 9 NM east of Oman.\nMilitary authorities have reported that a container ship has sustained damage to the rear of the vessel which has caused a fire onboard.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 083-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 11 Jul 2026 2240 UTC 11 Jul 2026 Military authorities /CSO\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 9 NM east of Oman.\nMilitary authorities have reported that a container ship has sustained damage to the rear of the vessel which has caused a fire onboard.\nUPDATE 001: UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat.\nAuthorities continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 083-26 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 11 Jul 2026 2240 UTC 11 Jul 2026 Military authorities /CSO\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 9 NM east of Oman.\nMilitary authorities have reported that a container ship has sustained damage to the rear of the vessel which has caused a fire onboard.\nUPDATE 001: UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat.\nUPDATE 002: UKMTO has spoken to the CSO of the container ship who confirms that the crew has been rescued by local authorities.\nAuthorities continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman","tags":["abandoned","container ship","fatality","fire","iran","oman","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"23 crew members rescued after boxship attack off Oman – Ship & Bunker","url":"https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/731724-23-crew-members-rescued-after-boxship-attack-off-oman"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-082","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 082 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 082-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260707-ukmto_warning_82-26.pdf?rev=53a764c7ffc74a0a9581bd2c52f9e00a"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-07T13:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-07T13:42:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-07T13:42:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Cyprus Prosperity","type":"Tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz (JMIC: about 6 NM east of Musandam, Oman)","ref_place":"Musandam coast (Kumzar)","distance_nm":6,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.33,"lon":56.512,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":18,"dist_bam_mi":1275,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM, which named M/T Cyprus Prosperity among three commercial vessels Iran attacked in the strait; no Iranian claim for this ship"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Cyprus Prosperity hit by drone in Strait of Hormuz, minor damage","summary":"Military authorities reported that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle at about 1305 UTC on 7 July 2026, the third tanker hit within roughly 24 hours after the LNG carrier Al Rekayyat (080-26) and the VLCC Wedyan (081-26). The vessel suffered minor structural damage, no casualties or pollution were reported and it continued to its next port. UKMTO and JMIC withheld the name; US CENTCOM named the Liberia-flagged tanker Cyprus Prosperity alongside Al Rekayyat and Wedyan as ships attacked by Iran, so the identification of this warning is inferred from that list.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 082-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date / Report Time / Issue Date / Source: 07 Jul 2026 1305UTC 07 Jul 2026 Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of a further incident involving a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe tanker was struck by an unknown Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and has sustained minor structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact reported, and vessel is continuing to its next port of call.\nUKMTO continues to investigate. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOMAN","tags":["drone","iran","minor damage","strait of hormuz","tanker","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO reports tanker hit by drone, continuing voyage – Ship & Bunker","url":"https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/397062-ukmto-reports-tanker-hit-by-drone-continuing-voyage"},{"title":"Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours – SCMP","url":"https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3359666/tanker-set-ablaze-after-hit-projectile-strait-hormuz-region"},{"title":"LNG tanker at risk after two vessels struck near Hormuz – Insurance Journal (Reuters)","url":"https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/07/07/876503.htm"},{"title":"JMIC Advisory Note – Update 080 (04 Aug 2026), incident list 01 Mar–03 Aug","url":"https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/update-080-jmic-advisory-note-04-august.pdf"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-081","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 081-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 081-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260707-ukmto_warning_81-26.pdf?rev=269465a0c17541009686e186ab5d9a4b"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-07T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-07-07T13:17:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-07T13:17:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz (transiting)","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.42,"lon":56.5,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, structural damage feared","summary":"A third party reported that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile and was believed to have structural damage; no casualties or pollution were reported. UKMTO issued a further warning (082-26) the same day about another tanker hit in the strait. Tankers reported struck in the strait on 6–7 July included the LNG carrier Al Rekayat, the VLCC Wedyan and the Liberia-flagged Cyprus Prosperity (minor damage), but no source seen matches a name to this warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 081-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 07 Jul 2026 | Report Time: TBC | Issue Date: 07 Jul 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile and is believed to have structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact reported.\nUKMTO continues to investigate. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOMAN","tags":["projectile","strait of hormuz","structural damage","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-080","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 080-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 080-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260706-ukmto_warning_080-26_attack.pdf?rev=f302d798511e4e51a8293b318c9bc122"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-06T21:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-06T23:14:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-06T23:14:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"8 NM east of Limah, Oman","ref_place":"Limah","distance_nm":8,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.94,"lon":56.568,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":45,"dist_bam_mi":1258,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Southbound tanker hit on port side and set on fire 8 NM east of Limah","summary":"A southbound tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile on the port side about 8 NM east of Limah on Oman's Musandam coast, causing a fire; no casualties or pollution were reported. UKMTO did not name the ship. Over 6–7 July the Qatari-owned LNG carrier Al Rekayat (engine-room fire, later evacuated; Qatar blamed Iran) and the Saudi-flagged VLCC Wedyan were both reported struck in the Strait of Hormuz, but no source seen ties either name to this warning.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 080-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 06 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 2119 UTC | Issue Date: 06 Jul 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM east of Limah, Oman.\nA tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile on the port side causing a fire, whilst travelling southbound.\nNo casualties or environmental impact reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nLimah, Oman","tags":["fire","musandam","oman","projectile","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-079","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 079-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 079-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260705-warning_attack_079-26.pdf?rev=26b4397870044990ad974d3b043a3678"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-05T07:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-05T08:48:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-05T08:48:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"30 NM south west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":30,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.446,"lon":42.585,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1223,"dist_bam_mi":139,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Cargo ship sends distress alert reporting attack by armed men off Al Hudaydah","summary":"Local authorities reported that a cargo vessel about 30 NM south-west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, triggered a distress alert saying it was under attack by unknown armed assailants. UKMTO gave no further details on the outcome, damage or casualties, and the ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 079-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 05 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 0719 UTC | Issue Date: 05 Jul 2026 | Source: Local Authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 30 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nA cargo vessel has triggered a distress alert stating that they are under attack by unknown armed assailants.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed attack","cargo ship","distress alert","hodeidah","red sea","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-078","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 078-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 078-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260701-ukmto_warning_078_26.pdf?rev=8cf9ec469c1945e0a3da6d3bf5b3581b"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-01T09:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-01T11:19:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-01T11:19:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"85 NM south of Balhaf, Yemen","ref_place":"Balhaf","distance_nm":85,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.564,"lon":48.18,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1105,"dist_bam_mi":322,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Low-freeboard small craft approaches tanker 85 NM south of Balhaf","summary":"A tanker about 85 NM south of Balhaf reported a small craft with a low freeboard, orange interior and four people aboard approaching on the port quarter to 2 NM before leaving southwards. The crew were safe and the tanker continued its voyage. It came about 2.5 hours after an illegal boarding 9 NM to the north (UKMTO 077-26).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 078-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 0945 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM south of Balhaf, Yemen.\nThe Master of a tanker had reported a small craft approached the vessel on the port quarter at 2NM.\nThe small craft was described as having a low freeboard and orange interior with 4 POB. The small craft has now left the vicinity proceeding south. The crew are reported as safe and the vessel is continuing on its voyage.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nBalhaf, Yemen","tags":["gulf of aden","piracy","small craft","tanker","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-077","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 077-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 077-26","UKMTO 077-26/001","UKMTO 077-26/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260701-ukmto_warning_077_26.pdf?rev=fb840049a6c240f8bf24e344959f6d57","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260701-ukmto_warning_077_26_update-001.pdf?rev=c5530a9dd5b649979e2d255f1e7a0412","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260701-ukmto_warning_077_26_update-002.pdf?rev=e09302c419984cd98698d1effbd33b90"],"incident_utc":"2026-07-01T07:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-07-01T09:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-07-01T12:19:00Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"ILLEGAL BOARDING","reclassified":"Upgraded from Suspicious Activity to Illegal Boarding (Update 002)","weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms","RPG","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"76 NM south of Balhaf, Yemen","ref_place":"Balhaf","distance_nm":76,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.714,"lon":48.18,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1096,"dist_bam_mi":322,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed men with RPG board vessel 76 NM south of Balhaf; crew safe in citadel","summary":"The CSO reported a vessel 76 NM south of Balhaf, Yemen, approached by small craft carrying people with small arms; the crew mustered in the citadel, and the master of a nearby ship reported (unconfirmed) small-arms fire over VHF Ch 16. Updates confirmed one craft with four people armed with an RPG, and UKMTO reclassified the event as an illegal boarding after the master reported the intruders had damaged the bridge and several adjacent compartments. The crew stayed secure in the citadel and were reported safe; the boarders later left but remained active in the area. The vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 077-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 0715 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM south of BALHAF, YEMEN.\nThe CSO reports a vessel being approached by multiple small craft with several POB bearing small arms.\nThe Crew are mustered in the citadel and are reported as safe. The Master of a third-party vessel in the vicinity, reported small arms fired over Ch 16, this remains unconfirmed.\nUKMTO are continuing to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nBalhaf, Yemen\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 077-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – UPDATE 001\nReport Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 0715 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM south of BALHAF, YEMEN.\nUPDATE 001 – UKMTO have been informed that the suspicious small craft has now departed from the vessel but remains active in the area and could possibly be a risk to other vessels.\nCSO reports the vessel has minor damage on the bridge and confirms it’s one suspicious small craft with 4 POB, armed with RPG.\nUKMTO are continuing to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nBalhaf, Yemen\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 077-26 - ILLEGAL BOARDING – UPDATE 002\nReport Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Report Time: 0715 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jul 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM south of BALHAF, YEMEN.\nUPDATE 001 – UKMTO have been informed that the suspicious small craft has now departed from the vessel but remains active in the area and could possibly be a risk to other vessels.\nCSO reports the vessel has minor damage on the bridge and confirms it’s one suspicious small craft with 4 POB, armed with RPG.\nUPDATE 002 – UKMTO Warning 077_26 has been reclassified as an ILLEGAL BOARDING.\nThe Master has further reported that the unauthorised personnel caused damage to the bridge and several adjacent compartments. The crew remain secure in the citadel and are reported safe\nUKMTO are continuing to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nBalhaf, Yemen","tags":["armed skiff","boarding","bridge damage","citadel","gulf of aden","piracy","rpg","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-076","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 076-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 076-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260627-ukmto_warning-076-26.pdf?rev=c605dfe284e844828d89a20dd75845c3"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-27T08:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-27T09:33:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-27T09:33:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Kiku","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.42,"lon":56.5,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM (Iranian attack drone)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Kiku struck by Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, bridge damaged","summary":"The master of a tanker reported being struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the bridge; all crew were safe and no pollution was reported. Wikipedia identifies the ship as the Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku, and US CENTCOM said it was hit by an Iranian attack drone. The US responded with airstrikes on Iranian military and communications sites near the strait.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 076-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 27 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 0800 UTC | Issue Date: 27 Jun 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nThe Master of Tanker has reported being struck by an unidentified projectile. The vessel sustained damage to their bridge; all crew are reported safe. No environmental damage reported at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, authorities are investigating.\nOman","tags":["bridge damage","centcom","drone","strait of hormuz","tanker","us airstrikes"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-074","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 074-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 074-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260625-ukmto_warning_attack-074-26.pdf?rev=c29ac3f0344c40dd9d6ad32e6a3dbb0f"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-25T14:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-25T14:58:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-25T14:58:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Ever Lovely","type":"Container ship","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"7.5 NM south east of Dahit, Oman (Dahit not located; approximate point in the Strait of Hormuz off Musandam)","ref_place":"Dahit","distance_nm":7.5,"bearing":"SE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.3,"lon":56.55,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":21,"dist_bam_mi":1275,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by US President Trump (Iran launched four drones, three shot down)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship Ever Lovely hit by drone south-east of Dahit, bridge damaged","summary":"A cargo vessel was hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile 7.5 NM south-east of Dahit, Oman, damaging its bridge; there were no casualties or pollution. Wikipedia identifies it as the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely; US President Trump said Iran launched four drones in the attack and three were shot down. The strike led the IMO to pause its plan to evacuate some 11,000 seafarers from the strait, although Ever Lovely was not part of that framework.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 074-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 25 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1410 UTC | Issue Date: 25 Jun 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 7.5 NM southeast of Dahit, Oman.\nA cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge.\nMaster has reported no casualties and no environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nDahit, Oman","tags":["bridge damage","container ship","drone","imo evacuation","oman","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-072","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 072-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 072-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260621-ukmto_warning_suspicious-activity-072-26.pdf?rev=37c9598c93f4488fa7e195a40adc560e"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-21T13:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-21T15:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-21T15:00:00Z","type":"Attempted Boarding","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Product tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM south east of Al-Shihr, Yemen","ref_place":"Ash Shihr","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":14.16,"lon":50.207,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":946,"dist_bam_mi":470,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Product tanker evades armed skiff trying to board 50 NM off Al-Shihr","summary":"The master of a product tanker about 50 NM south-east of Al-Shihr, Yemen, reported a skiff with five armed people that appeared to be trying to board. The tanker made evasive manoeuvres and turned away, and continued to its next port with vessel and crew safe. UKMTO classed it as suspicious activity.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 072-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 21 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1319 UTC | Issue Date: 21 Jun 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen. The Master of a product tanker reported being approached by a skiff carrying five armed persons who appeared to be attempting to board the vessel. In response, the vessel conducted evasive manoeuvres and altered course away from the skiff. Vessel is now proceeding to its next port of call.\nThe vessel and crew are reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAl-Shihr, Yemen","tags":["armed skiff","attempted boarding","evasive manoeuvres","gulf of aden","piracy","product tanker","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-071","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 071-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 071-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260617-ukmto_warning_attack-071-26-1.pdf?rev=14367a82da014116ba713d926e41e876"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-17T16:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-17T17:27:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-17T17:27:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"105 NM north east of Aden, Yemen (computed point falls on land; placed offshore along the coast)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":105,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.3,"lon":46.6,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1115,"dist_bam_mi":221,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Two skiffs fire on vessel from 4 m away off Yemen; guards return fire","summary":"Two skiffs with an unknown number of armed people approached a vessel to within 4 m and opened fire about 105 NM north-east of Aden, off southern Yemen. The ship's security team returned fire and the skiffs broke away beyond 4 NM; the crew were safe. Vessel type and damage were not reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 071-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 17 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1610 UTC | Issue Date: 17 Jun 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 105 NM northeast of Aden, Yemen.\nA vessel has been approached to within 4 meters and fired upon by 2 skiffs with an unknown number of armed persons on board. The vessel has deployed security team and returned fire. The suspect skiffs have now disengaged and are in excess 4NM of the vessel.\nThe crew are safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, while authorities are investigating.\nAden, Yemen","tags":["armed guards","armed skiffs","exchange of fire","gulf of aden","piracy","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-070","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 070-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 070-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260615-ukmto_warning_attack-070-26.pdf?rev=8e912089f0af45e5a6300517e92beee9"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-15T13:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-15T14:51:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-15T14:51:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["RPG","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"111 NM south east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":111,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.469,"lon":46.364,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1231,"dist_bam_mi":215,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed skiff fires RPG at tanker 111 NM south-east of Aden","summary":"A tanker about 111 NM south-east of Aden reported being approached by a small skiff with four armed men who fired on the vessel with a rocket-propelled grenade. UKMTO did not report damage or casualties. It was the second armed-skiff attack in the Gulf of Aden that day.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 070-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 15 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1335 UTC | Issue Date: 15 Jun 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 111 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.\nA tanker has reported being approached by a small skiff with 4 crew. The crew of the skiff were armed and opened fire on the vessel with an RPG.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAden, Yemen","tags":["armed skiff","gulf of aden","piracy","rpg","tanker","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-069","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 069-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 069-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260615-ukmto_warning_attack-069-26.pdf?rev=a900d20dde764e05b5f73ff9289e4704"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-15T07:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-15T08:38:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-15T08:38:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"14 NM off the south coast of Yemen (UKMTO map label: Aden)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":14,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.547,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1218,"dist_bam_mi":110,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Skiff fires on container ship and tries to board 14 NM off Yemen","summary":"The CSO of a container vessel reported that a small skiff approached about 14 NM off the coast of Yemen near Aden, opened fire on the ship and attempted to board. UKMTO did not report the outcome, damage or casualties. It was the first of three armed-skiff attacks on merchant ships off southern Yemen in three days.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 069-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 15 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 0735 UTC | Issue Date: 15 Jun 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 14 NM south off the coast of Yemen.\nA container vessel has reported being approached by a small skiff. The crew of the small skiff opened fire on the vessel and attempted to board.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAden, Yemen","tags":["armed skiff","attempted boarding","container ship","gulf of aden","gunfire","piracy","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-068","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 068-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 068-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260613-ukmto_warning_attack_068_26.pdf?rev=138c37f827c14de6b10e25e72f5a8f66"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-12T22:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-13T11:11:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-13T11:11:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"6 NM east of Oman (Musandam), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Musandam (Ras Musandam)","distance_nm":6,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.35,"lon":56.562,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":18,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker hit in port bow by unknown projectile 6 NM east of Musandam","summary":"Military authorities reported that a tanker was struck in the port bow by an unknown projectile about 6 NM east of Oman's Musandam peninsula late on 12 June 2026. The crew were safe, no pollution was reported, and the tanker continued to its next port of call. The vessel was not named and no party claimed the strike.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 068-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 12 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 2230 UTC | Issue Date: 13 Jun 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 6 NM east of Oman.\nIt is reported a Tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Port Bow.\nThe Crew are reported safe and there is no reported environmental impact. The tanker is continuing to its next Port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman","tags":["bow damage","musandam","projectile","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-067","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 067-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 067-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260611-ukmto_warning_067-26.pdf?rev=7cceed4cbb054e6fb9b4a96bad49e8ac"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-11T06:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-11T06:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-11T06:55:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"21 NM north east of Sohar, Oman","ref_place":"Sohar","distance_nm":21,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.627,"lon":57.022,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":140,"dist_bam_mi":1217,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Second tanker engine-room fire reported 21 NM north-east of Sohar","summary":"Omani authorities reported a tanker with an engine-room fire about 21 NM north-east of Sohar, within about a mile of the position given for the 10 June engine-room fire (UKMTO 066-26). UKMTO did not say whether it was the same ship, did not name the vessel and gave no cause. The report came amid US strikes on tankers accused of running the blockade of Iran in the Gulf of Oman.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 067-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 11 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 0605 UTC | Issue Date: 11 Jun 2026 | Source: Local Authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 21 NM northeast of Sohar, Oman.\nLocal authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in the engine room.\nNo environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nSohar, Oman","tags":["engine room fire","gulf of oman","oman","sohar","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-066","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 066-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 066-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260610-ukmto_warning_066-26.pdf?rev=711d082664614c6b993c6aa707cb549f"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-10T09:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-10T09:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-10T09:30:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"20 NM north east of Sohar, Oman","ref_place":"Sohar","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.615,"lon":57.009,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":140,"dist_bam_mi":1216,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Local Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":2,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker engine-room fire off Sohar leaves one casualty and two crew missing","summary":"Omani authorities reported a tanker with an engine-room fire about 20 NM north-east of Sohar and were helping evacuate the crew; the vessel reported one casualty and two crew missing. UKMTO classed it as suspicious activity, did not name the ship and did not give a cause. Around the same time US forces struck the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian crew, with 21 rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman; no source seen explicitly links that strike to this report.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 066-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 10 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 0930 UTC | Issue Date: 10 Jun 2026 | Source: Local Authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 20 NM northeast of Sohar, Oman.\nLocal authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in their engine room and are on the scene assisting with the evacuation of the crew. The vessel is reporting 1 casualty and 2 crew members missing. No environment impact reported.\nAuthorities continue investigating.\nSohar, Oman","tags":["casualty","crew missing","engine room fire","gulf of oman","oman","sohar","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker fire off Oman leaves one casualty, two crew missing (Gulf Business)","url":"https://gulfbusiness.com/en/2026/oman/oman-tanker-incident-yemen-armed-vessel-gulf-shipping/"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"},{"title":"Indian deck cadet among three killed in US strike on tanker near Oman (The Observer Post)","url":"https://theobserverpost.com/ethnically-cleanse-gaza-old-anti-muslim-posts-of-indian-sailor-aditya-sharmas-father-resurface-after-son-killed-in-us-strike-near-oman/"}]},{"id":"2026-065","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 065-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 065-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260610-ukmto_warning_065-26.pdf?rev=2e8493291cef41da820d40e3fb2e8b4d"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-10T04:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-10T06:05:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-10T06:05:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"88 NM south west of Balhaf, Yemen","ref_place":"Balhaf","distance_nm":88,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.941,"lon":47.117,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1117,"dist_bam_mi":252,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Cargo ship guards exchange fire with armed craft 88 NM south-west of Balhaf","summary":"A cargo vessel about 88 NM south-west of Balhaf, Yemen, was approached by a craft carrying six armed people, and the ship's armed security team exchanged fire with them until the craft turned away. No injuries or damage were reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 065-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 10 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 0430 UTC | Issue Date: 10 Jun 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 88 NM southwest of Balhaf, Yemen. A cargo vessel has reported being approached by one craft with 6 armed persons onboard. There was an exchange of fire between the small craft and the cargo vessels Armed Security Team resulting in the small craft turning away.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nBalhaf, Yemen","tags":["armed guards","armed skiff","cargo ship","exchange of fire","gulf of aden","piracy","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"Tanker fire off Oman leaves one casualty, two crew missing (Gulf Business)","url":"https://gulfbusiness.com/en/2026/oman/oman-tanker-incident-yemen-armed-vessel-gulf-shipping/"}]},{"id":"2026-064","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 064-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 064-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260608-ukmto_warning-064-26.pdf?rev=a9ef7e77a02e48f08d886fa66301c299"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-08T10:44:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-08T14:19:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-08T14:19:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"15 NM north east of Masirah, Oman","ref_place":"Masirah","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"NE","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":20.857,"lon":59.059,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":429,"dist_bam_mi":1182,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker fire 15 NM north-east of Masirah forces crew evacuation","summary":"A tanker about 15 NM north-east of Masirah Island, Oman, caught fire and its crew were evacuated, with Omani and Indian authorities coordinating the response; UKMTO classed it as suspicious activity and did not name the ship or the cause. The same day US CENTCOM said a US carrier jet disabled the Palau-registered tanker Marivex with a precision munition as it headed for Iran, and its all-Indian crew of 24 were rescued by an Omani military helicopter; UKMTO did not link the two.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 064-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 08 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1044 UTC | Issue Date: 08 Jun 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 15 NM northeast of Masirah, Oman.\nA tanker has experienced a fire onboard resulting in the evacuation of crew. Omani and Indian Authorities are coordinating the response.\nThere are no reports of environmental impact at present.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities are investigating.\nMasirah, Oman","tags":["arabian sea","crew evacuated","fire","masirah","oman","tanker","us blockade"],"sources":[{"title":"U.S. forces disable non-compliant oil tanker in Gulf of Oman (US CENTCOM)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4511257/us-forces-disable-non-compliant-oil-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman/"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-063","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 063-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 063-26","UKMTO 063-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260601-ukmto_warning_063.pdf?rev=f5e667a1b57c4711b38e8fcadfda022d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260601-ukmto_warning_063-update_001.pdf?rev=759b918daac243ee8b0c2004571f13ba"],"incident_utc":"2026-06-01T13:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-06-01T15:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-06-01T18:12:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Sariska V","type":"Container ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"MSC","direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM south east of Umm Qasr, Iraq","ref_place":"Umm Qasr","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"SE","area":"Northern Arabian Gulf","lat":29.558,"lon":48.492,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":524,"dist_bam_mi":1216,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed by the IRGC as retaliation for the US strike on the Lian Star"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship MSC Sariska V hit twice by projectiles near Umm Qasr","summary":"A cargo vessel in the northern Arabian Gulf about 40 NM south-east of Umm Qasr suffered a large explosion after a projectile hit its starboard side; an update reported a second impact that caused a fire, since extinguished, with no crew injuries. Wikipedia identifies the ship as the Panama-flagged container ship MSC Sariska V, hit by two projectiles with no casualties (it places the strike at Umm Qasr port). The IRGC said the attack was retaliation for the US disabling of the Gambia-flagged Lian Star on 29 May.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 063-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 01 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1300 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jun 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.\nA Cargo vessel was transiting in the Arabian Gulf when a large explosion following a hit from an unknown projectile on the starboard side.\nUKMTO is unaware of any environmental impact at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nUmm Qasr, Iraq\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 063-26 - ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nReport Date: 01 Jun 2026 | Report Time: 1300 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Jun 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq.\nA Cargo Vessel was transiting in the Arabian Gulf when it experienced a large explosion following potential impact from an unknown projectile on the starboard side.\nUKMTO is unaware of any environmental impact at this time.\nUpdate 001: UKMTO has been informed of a second impact to the Cargo Vessel, resulting in a fire which has since been extinguished. No report of injuries to crew.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nUmm Qasr, Iraq","tags":["arabian gulf","container ship","fire","iraq","irgc claim","msc","projectile","umm qasr"],"sources":[{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-062","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 062-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 062-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260526-ukmto_warning_062_26.pdf?rev=c6fe9b7b5c8f427fab4d765caf5f8574"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-26T09:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-26T12:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-26T12:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Olympic Life","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Olympic Shipping and Management (operator); Springfield Shipping (technical manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM east of Muscat, Oman","ref_place":"Muscat","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":23.616,"lon":59.681,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":289,"dist_bam_mi":1310,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"bunker fuel discharged; sheen reported","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Explosion holes bunker tank of VLCC Olympic Life off Muscat, fuel spills","summary":"The master of a tanker reported an external explosion on the port side aft near the waterline about 60 NM east of Muscat; the crew and vessel were safe but some bunker fuel leaked into the sea. JMIC identified the ship as the unladen, Marshall Islands-flagged VLCC Olympic Life, operated by Olympic Shipping and Management, with initial assessment pointing to damage to one bunker tank. The ship continued its voyage; no one claimed responsibility. It followed US strikes on Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz the previous day.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 062-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 26 May 2026 | Report Time: 0945 UTC | Issue Date: 26 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM east of Muscat, Oman.\nThe Master of a Tanker reports of an external explosion, Port side aft close to the water line.\nThe crew and vessel are safe, although the Master reports some bunker fuel has discharged into the sea.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nMuscat, Oman","tags":["bunker leak","explosion","gulf of oman","oil spill","oman","tanker","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Bunker spill after tanker hit by explosion off Oman (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/bunker-spill-after-tanker-hit-by-explosion-off-oman"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-060","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 060-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 060-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260523-ukmto-warning_060.pdf?rev=5155765f0a144fab93c286f129904bd5"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-23T02:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-23T02:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-23T02:15:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Product tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the IRTC, 200 NM west of Socotra","ref_place":"Socotra","distance_nm":200,"bearing":"W","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.479,"lon":50.488,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1046,"dist_bam_mi":478,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Small craft closes to 100 m of product tanker in IRTC west of Socotra","summary":"A products tanker in the IRTC about 200 NM west of Socotra was approached by a small craft with five people aboard, which closed to 100 m. The ship's armed security team deployed and the craft altered course away. No damage or injuries were reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 060-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 23 May 2026 | Report Time: 0215 UTC | Issue Date: 23 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the IRTC 200 NM west of Socotra.\nThe Master of a products tanker has reported that the vessel was approached by a small craft with 5 persons onboard, closest point of approach 100m. The vessel’s Armed Security Team were deployed and the small craft altered course away from the reporting vessel.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.\nSocotra","tags":["armed guards","gulf of aden","irtc","piracy","product tanker","small craft"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-059","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 059-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 059-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260522-ukmto-warning_059.pdf?rev=dabf455285254d228052e96c4558d649"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-22T00:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-22T07:08:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-22T07:08:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"98 NM north of Socotra","ref_place":"Socotra","distance_nm":98,"bearing":"N","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":14.132,"lon":53.9,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":874,"dist_bam_mi":714,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Guards fire warning shots as small craft approaches tanker north of Socotra","summary":"The CSO of a tanker reported that a small craft with five people aboard approached the vessel about 98 NM north of Socotra. The embarked armed security team fired warning shots and the craft altered course away. No damage or injuries were reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 059-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 22 May 2026 | Report Time: 0020 UTC | Issue Date: 22 May 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM north of Socotra.\nThe CSO of a tanker has confirmed that the vessel was approached by a small craft with five persons onboard. The vessels Armed Security Team fired warning shots at the small craft which forced them to alter course.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nSocotra","tags":["armed guards","gulf of aden","piracy","small craft","socotra","tanker","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-057","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 057-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 057-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260514-ukmto_057_26_warning_suspicious-activity.pdf?rev=67da24ed8b4f43389506d6abbb5fb841"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-14T05:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-14T07:52:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-14T07:52:00Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Hui Chuan","type":"Fishery research vessel (floating armoury)","flag":"Honduras","imo":null,"owner_manager":"SG Navigation (operator, per shipping databases)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"38 NM north east of Fujairah, UAE (at anchor)","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":38,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.567,"lon":56.856,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":75,"dist_bam_mi":1253,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"CSO reported the vessel was taken by Iranian personnel (via Vanguard Tech)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Floating armoury Hui Chuan seized at anchor off Fujairah and taken toward Iran","summary":"The company security officer reported that the vessel had been taken by unauthorised personnel while at anchor about 38 NM north-east of Fujairah and was heading for Iranian territorial waters; contact was lost and it stopped transmitting AIS. Maritime security sources identified it as the Honduras-flagged fishery research vessel Hui Chuan, operating as a floating armoury, and Vanguard Tech said the CSO reported it was taken by Iranian personnel. UKMTO classed the event as suspicious activity.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 057-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 14 May 2026 | Report Time: 0545 UTC | Issue Date: 14 May 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 38 NM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The CSO has reported that the vessel has been taken by unauthorised personnel whist at anchor and is now bound for Iranian Territorial Waters.\nUKMTO continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nFujairah, UAE","tags":["anchorage","floating armoury","fujairah","gulf of oman","iran","seizure"],"sources":[{"title":"Vessel boarded by unauthorised personnel off UAE, steered toward Iran (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/vessel-boarded-by-unauthorised-personnel-off-uae-steered-toward-iran"},{"title":"Iranians take floating armoury anchored off Fujairah (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/iranians-take-floating-armoury-anchored-off-fujairah"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-056","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 056-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 056-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260510-ukmto_056_26_warning_attack.pdf?rev=7a237d0b0abc43c1aef53a50b5bc2c0f"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-10T03:01:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-10T06:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-10T06:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Safesea Neha","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"23 NM north east of Doha, Qatar","ref_place":"Doha","distance_nm":23,"bearing":"NE","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":25.561,"lon":51.83,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":292,"dist_bam_mi":1050,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; Qatar said the weapon was a drone; no claim"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier hit by drone 23 NM north-east of Doha, small fire put out","summary":"The master of a bulk carrier at anchor about 23 NM north-east of Doha reported being hit by an unknown projectile at 0301 UTC, causing a small fire that was extinguished; there were no casualties or pollution. Qatar's defence ministry said the ship was struck by a drone after entering Qatari waters from Abu Dhabi. Vanguard Tech identified it as likely the Marshall Islands-flagged Safesea Neha; Iran's Fars agency claimed the ship was US-flagged, which was not confirmed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 056-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 10 May 2026 | Report Time: 0301 UTC | Issue Date: 10 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 23 NM northeast of DOHA, QATAR.\nThe Master of a Bulk Carrier reports being hit by an unknown projectile. There was a small fire that has been extinguished, there are no casualties. There is no reported environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nDoha, Qatar","tags":["anchorage","arabian gulf","bulk carrier","doha","drone","fire","qatar"],"sources":[{"title":"Bulker attacked off Qatar causing fire (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/bulker-attacked-off-qatar-causing-fire"},{"title":"Bulk carrier struck by unidentified projectile catches fire off Qatar (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/bulk-carrier-struck-by-unidentified-projectile-catches-fire-off-qatar/"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-055","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 055-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 055-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260505-ukmto_warning_055-26.pdf?rev=a3c137a5b14848ea8f7992b0720e3117"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-05T18:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-05T19:39:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-05T19:39:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"CMA CGM San Antonio","type":"Container ship","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":"CMA CGM","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.42,"lon":56.5,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Verified","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":7,"missing":null,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; CMA CGM named no attacker"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"CMA CGM San Antonio struck in Strait of Hormuz, Filipino crew injured","summary":"A verified source reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; CMA CGM confirmed its Malta-flagged container ship CMA CGM San Antonio was attacked while transiting the strait on 5 May 2026, damaging the vessel and injuring crew who were evacuated for treatment. Reports put the injured at seven or eight Filipino seafarers and described the weapon variously as missiles or drones. No party claimed the attack; the ship had previously been berthed at Khalifa port, Abu Dhabi.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 055-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 05 May 2026 | Report Time: 1830 UTC | Issue Date: 05 May 2026 | Source: Verified\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.\nA verified source reported a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile.\nEnvironmental impact is unknown at time of report.\nVessels are advised to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.","tags":["cma cgm","container ship","crew injured","filipino crew","projectile","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"CMA CGM container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/cma-cgm-container-ship-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Two Filipino crew injured on the CMA CGM San Antonio return home (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/crewing/two-filipino-crew-injured-on-the-cma-cgm-san-antonio-return-home"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-054","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 054-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 054-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260504-ukmto_warning_054-26.pdf?rev=e233de4839db45fcbb2f2c72fbb9965d"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-04T14:21:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-04T16:31:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-04T16:31:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"JV Innovation","type":"Product/chemical tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Chinese-owned (company not named)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"14 NM west of Mina Saqr, UAE","ref_place":"Mina Saqr","distance_nm":14,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.97,"lon":55.791,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":56,"dist_bam_mi":1226,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"unattributed by China; US envoy Mike Waltz accused Iran"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Chinese-owned tanker JV Innovation catches fire after attack off Mina Saqr","summary":"A third party reported a vessel on fire about 14 NM west of Mina Saqr, Ras Al Khaimah, asking other ships to keep clear; maritime security sources identified it as the Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned products/chemical tanker JV Innovation, marked 'CHINA OWNER & CREW', which suffered a deck fire after being hit by an unidentified munition. China's foreign ministry confirmed on 8 May that a products tanker with Chinese crew had been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz with no casualties; US envoy Mike Waltz accused Iran.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 054-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 04 May 2026 | Report Time: 1421 UTC | Issue Date: 04 May 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 14 NM west of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates.\nUKMTO received information from a third party that a vessel was on fire and requesting vessels in the vicinity to keep a safe distance from them. The cause of the fire has not been verified at this time\nNo environmental impact reported\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nMina Saqr, UAE","tags":["chinese-owned","fire","ras al khaimah","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Chinese-owned vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz sparking fire (Shipping Position)","url":"https://shippingposition.com.ng/chinese-owned-vessel-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-sparking-fire/"},{"title":"Chinese-owned tanker attacked near Hormuz earlier this week (Zambian Observer)","url":"https://zambianobserver.com/?p=686837"},{"title":"China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported (The Standard)","url":"https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/331520/China-confirms-attack-on-oil-tanker-in-Strait-of-Hormuz-no-casualties-reported"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-053","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 053-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 053-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260504-ukmto_warning_053-26.pdf?rev=07cdc2cb18ee440abee909053ead3f1d"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-04T12:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-04T16:05:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-04T16:05:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"HMM Namu","type":"Multipurpose cargo ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"HMM (operator)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"36 NM north of Dubai, UAE (at anchor off Umm Al Quwain)","ref_place":"Dubai","distance_nm":36,"bearing":"N","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.87,"lon":55.3,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":84,"dist_bam_mi":1200,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"South Korean investigation found two aerial objects struck the ship but named no attacker; Trump claimed Iran; Iran denied"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Explosion and engine-room fire disable HMM Namu at anchor off UAE","summary":"The Panama-flagged, HMM-operated multipurpose carrier HMM Namu (38,314 dwt, built 2026) suffered an engine-room explosion and fire while at anchor off Umm Al Quwain, north of Dubai, on 4 May 2026; UKMTO initially classed it as suspicious activity with the cause unknown. All 24 crew were safe, but the ship lost propulsion and was towed to Drydocks World in Dubai. On 10 May South Korea's foreign ministry said two aerial objects hit the port side about a minute apart, ruling out a mine or machinery failure, and summoned Iran's ambassador without formally attributing the strike; US President Trump said the ship was hit by Iran, which denied involvement.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 053-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 04 May 2026 | Report Time: 1215 UTC | Issue Date: 04 May 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 36 NM north of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The cargo vessel reported a fire in the engine room, the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. All crew are safe and accounted for.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nDubai, UAE","tags":["aerial strike","anchorage","cargo ship","engine room fire","explosion","hmm","south korea","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"HMM ship under tow to Dubai following explosion in Strait of Hormuz (Riviera)","url":"https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/hmm-ship-under-tow-to-dubai-following-explosion-in-strait-of-hormuz-88702"},{"title":"South Korean investigation shows unidentified projectiles struck HMM ship (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://dev1.maritime-executive.com/article/south-korean-investigation-shows-unidentified-projectiles-struck-hmm-ship"},{"title":"Mystery deepens over explosion and fire on HMM vessel as Iran denies attack (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/mystery-deepens-over-explosion-and-fire-on-hmm-vessel-as-iran-denies-attack"}]},{"id":"2026-052","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 052-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 052-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260503-ukmto_warning_attack_052-26.pdf?rev=377076fea20141b49aeb81cf508a1ba4"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-03T19:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-04T00:05:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-04T00:05:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Barakah","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"ADNOC Logistics & Services","direction":null},"location":{"text":"78 NM north of Fujairah, UAE","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":78,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.419,"lon":56.36,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":11,"dist_bam_mi":1272,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the UAE government (foreign ministry accused Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Empty ADNOC crude tanker Barakah hit by two drones north of Fujairah","summary":"A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles about 78 NM north of Fujairah; ADNOC Logistics & Services identified it as its crude oil tanker Barakah, which was empty and was struck by two drones. All crew were safe and there was no pollution. The UAE foreign ministry accused Iran and called on it to halt 'unprovoked attacks'.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 052-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 03 May 2026 | Report Time: 1940 UTC | Issue Date: 03 May 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 78 NM north of Fujairah. United Arab Emirates.\nA tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles. All crew reported safe.\nNo environmental impact reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nFujairah, UAE","tags":["adnoc","crude oil tanker","drone","strait of hormuz","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"UAE accuses Iran of attacking empty ADNOC oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war/uae-accuses-iran-of-attacking-empty-adnoc-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"ADNOC-affiliated tanker hit 78 NM north of Fujairah (Arab News Pakistan)","url":"https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2642242/middle-east"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-050","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 050-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 050-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260503-ukmto_warning_attack-050-26.pdf?rev=2467ecd1679b449ba8a0ddb0456b0994"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-03T11:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-03T11:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-03T11:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Minoan Falcon","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":"Modion Maritime","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"11 NM west of Sirik, Iran","ref_place":"Sirik","distance_nm":11,"bearing":"W","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.52,"lon":56.895,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":31,"dist_bam_mi":1301,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"Iran's Fars news agency said the Iranian navy stopped the ship to check documents"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Northbound bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Sirik, Iran","summary":"The master of a northbound bulk carrier reported being attacked by multiple small craft about 11 NM west of Sirik on Iran's coast, near the eastern approach to the Strait of Hormuz. All crew were safe and no pollution was reported. Pole Star Global identified the ship 'with high probability' from AIS as the Greek-owned bulker Minoan Falcon (about 90,000 dwt, Modion Maritime); Iran's Fars news agency said the Iranian navy had only stopped the ship to check its documents and had not seized it.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 050-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 03 May 2026 | Report Time: 1130 UTC | Issue Date: 03 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 11 NM west of Sirik, Iran.\nThe Master of a northbound bulk carrier has reported being attacked by multiple small craft. All crew reported safe and no environmental impact reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, while authorities investigate.\nSirik, Iran","tags":["bulk carrier","greek-owned","iran","sirik","small craft","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Attack on Greek-owned bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz (Capital Link Shipping)","url":"https://capitallinkshipping.com/attack-on-greek-owned-bulk-carrier-near-the-strait-of-hormuz/"}]},{"id":"2026-049","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 049-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 049-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260502-ukmto_warning_049-26_suspicious_activity.pdf?rev=0da81883d1c7454a8e4f4dcb18eed18b"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-02T06:55:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-02T09:49:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-02T09:49:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"84 NM south west of Al Mukalla, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":84,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.539,"lon":48.112,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1048,"dist_bam_mi":324,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Green-hulled skiff and fishing vessel approach bulk carrier off Al Mukalla","summary":"A bulk carrier 84 NM south-west of Al Mukalla, Yemen, was approached to within 500 m by a green-hulled skiff accompanied by a white fishing vessel. No weapons, damage or injuries were reported. The approach came a day after a similar armed-skiff approach nearby in the IRTC.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 049-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 02 May 2026 | Report Time: 0655 UTC | Issue Date: 02 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of a suspicious approach 84 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nThe Master of a bulk carrier has reported being approached to within 500 metres by 1 green hulled skiff which was accompanied by 1 white fishing vessel.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.\nAl Mukalla, Yemen","tags":["bulk carrier","fishing vessel","gulf of aden","piracy","skiff","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-048","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 048-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 048-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260501-ukmto_warning_suspicious_activity-048-26.pdf?rev=020edad620e547f08e7298732d21675f"],"incident_utc":"2026-05-01T05:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-05-01T11:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-05-01T11:15:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Within the IRTC, 92 NM south west of Al Mukalla, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":92,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.444,"lon":48.016,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1057,"dist_bam_mi":316,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; armed skiff, piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Skiff with seven armed men approaches bulk carrier in IRTC off Al Mukalla","summary":"The master of a bulk carrier in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor, 92 NM south-west of Al Mukalla, Yemen, reported being approached by a black-hulled skiff carrying seven armed people. No boarding, damage or injuries were reported. It was one of several armed-skiff approaches in the Gulf of Aden during the 2026 piracy resurgence.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 048-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 01 May 2026 | Report Time: 0530 UTC | Issue Date: 01 May 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the IRTC, 92 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.\nThe Master of bulk carrier has reported being approached by a skiff with a black hull carrying seven armed persons.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.","tags":["armed skiff","bulk carrier","gulf of aden","irtc","piracy","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-047","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 047-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 047-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260428-ukmto_warning_suspicious-activity_047-26.pdf?rev=38961c72dfbd4f74920996b052b7b001"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-28T16:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-28T18:40:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-28T18:40:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"500 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia (Indian Ocean)","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":500,"bearing":"E","area":"Somali Basin","lat":2.018,"lon":53.673,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1706,"dist_bam_mi":1014,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"UKMTO assessed the craft as a pirate action group (PAG)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Pirate action group with mothership approaches tanker 500 NM east of Mogadishu","summary":"A southbound tanker in the Indian Ocean about 500 NM east of Mogadishu was approached by a pirate action group: a larger wooden mothership crossed ahead at 1 NM and two small craft closed to within 400 m from starboard. All turned away after sighting the vessel's armed guards. UKMTO warned of an increased threat of PAG activity far offshore.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 047-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 28 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1600 UTC | Issue Date: 28 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 500 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The Master of a tanker was approached by a PAG whilst transiting south through the Indian Ocean. A larger wooden vessel crossed ahead of the tanker at 1nm.\nThe Master then reported that two additional craft approached from the starboard side and closed to within 400 meters. Upon sighting the vessels armed sentries, both small craft and the mothership turned away.\nDue to the increased threat of possible PAG activity, vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.\nMogadishu, Somalia","tags":["armed guards","indian ocean","mothership","piracy","pirate action group","somalia","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-046","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 046-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 046-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260426-ukmto_warning_046-26.pdf?rev=0d03919ce8ca4d189732fd8b590a5d50"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-26T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-26T21:11:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-26T21:11:00Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Sward","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"St Kitts and Nevis","imo":"9174244","owner_manager":"Turkish-managed (company not named)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"6 NM north east of Garacad, Somalia","ref_place":"Garacad","distance_nm":6,"bearing":"NE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":7.051,"lon":49.421,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1425,"dist_bam_mi":561,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by EU NAVFOR Atalanta (pirates)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Pirates hijack cement-laden cargo ship Sward off Garacad, Somalia","summary":"Unauthorised persons took control of the St Kitts and Nevis-registered, Turkish-managed general cargo ship Sward, carrying cement, about 6 NM north-east of Garacad and redirected it into Somali territorial waters. EU NAVFOR Atalanta confirmed it as one of three ongoing piracy cases and linked it to a dhow seized off Dhinowda the day before; the crew of Syrian and Indian nationals were held hostage and the ship was used as a pirate mothership. Security sources reported in mid-September 2026 that the pirates had released Sward near Garacad after receiving money.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 046-26 - HIJACK\nReport Date: 26 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 2000 UTC | Issue Date: 26 Apr 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 6NM North East of Garacad, Somalia.\nIt has been reported that unauthorised persons have taken control of a cargo vessel which has been re-directed to within territorial waters.\nDue to the increased threat of possible PAG activity, vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.\nGaracad, Somalia","tags":["garacad","general cargo ship","hijack","hostages","mothership","somali pirates","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"Surge in Somali piracy as EUNAVFOR confirms three ongoing incidents (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/index.php/article/surge-in-somali-piracy-as-eunavfor-confirms-three-ongoing-incidents"},{"title":"IMO calls for release of three ships hijacked by Somali pirates (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/imo-calls-for-release-of-three-ships-hijacked-by-somali-pirates"},{"title":"Somali pirates free hijacked vessel: security sources (Express Tribune)","url":"https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628994/somali-pirates-free-hijacked-vessel-security-sources"}]},{"id":"2026-044","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 044-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 044-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260423-ukmto_warning-044-26.pdf?rev=1b6c44cce2bd4c24b1002545758cb403"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-23T07:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-23T09:38:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-23T09:38:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cargo ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"83 NM south east of Eyl, Somalia","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":83,"bearing":"SE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":7.001,"lon":50.805,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1401,"dist_bam_mi":635,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; armed small craft off Somalia, piracy suspected"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed small craft trade fire with cargo ship 83 NM south-east of Eyl","summary":"Two small craft with armed people aboard approached a cargo ship 83 NM south-east of Eyl, Somalia; one closed to 600 m, the ship fired warning shots and the craft returned fire before moving away. All crew were safe. The approach came during a surge in Somali pirate activity in April 2026 that included the hijacking of the tanker Honour 25 two days earlier.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 044-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 23 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 0720 UTC | Issue Date: 23 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 83 NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia.\nThe Master of a cargo ship was approached by 2 small craft with armed persons onboard.\nOne small craft approached within 600m, warning shots were fired and the suspicious craft returned fire. The suspicious small craft moved away and made clear of the reporting cargo ship. All crew are safe and accounted for.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, authorities are investigating.\nEYL, SOMALIA","tags":["armed skiff","cargo ship","exchange of fire","piracy","somalia","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-043","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 043-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 043-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260422-ukmto_warning_043-26.pdf?rev=a91210ba75a54241b79ba283afa8312f"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-22T06:38:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-22T08:32:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-22T08:32:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Euphoria","type":"Container ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"8 NM west of Iran (Larak area), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Larak","distance_nm":8,"bearing":"W","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.86,"lon":56.201,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":24,"dist_bam_mi":1288,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed to Iranian forces in press reports"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Outbound container ship fired on and stopped 8 NM off Iran, no damage","summary":"The master of an outbound cargo ship reported being fired upon about 8 NM west of the Iranian coast and stopping in the water; there was no damage and the crew were safe. Seatrade and Riviera reported the vessel was believed to be the Panama-flagged container ship Euphoria (built 2002, UAE-based owner), the third MSC-linked boxship fired on that day alongside Epaminondas and MSC Francesca. Unlike those two, Euphoria was not seized and later resumed sailing in the Gulf of Oman.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 043-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 22 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 0638 UTC | Issue Date: 22 Apr 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 8 NM west of Iran.\nA master of an outbound cargo ship reports having been fired upon and is now stopped in the water. Crew are safe and accounted for. There is no reported damage to the vessel.\nUKMTO is aware of high levels of activity in the SoH area and encourages vessels to report any suspicious activity.\nIran","tags":["container ship","gunfire","irgc","msc","stopped","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Three container ships come under fire from Iran in Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/three-container-ships-come-under-fire-from-iran-in-hormuz"},{"title":"Three boxships reportedly under fire in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire (Riviera)","url":"https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/three-boxships-reportedly-under-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-extends-ceasefire-88559"},{"title":"Iran's IRGC retaliates by seizing two boxships linked to MSC (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-s-irgc-retaliates-by-seizing-two-boxships-linked-to-msc"},{"title":"Iranian Guard reports seizures of MSC boxships after being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz (Kuehne+Nagel)","url":"https://mykn.kuehne-nagel.com/news/article/iranian-guard-reports-seizures-after-three"}]},{"id":"2026-041","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 041-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 041-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260422-ukmto_warning_attack.pdf?rev=85f516057e214383a089fb298fe5987c"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-22T03:55:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-22T04:40:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-22T04:40:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","RPG","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Epaminondas","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":"9153862","owner_manager":"Technomar Shipping (manager); chartered to MSC","direction":null},"location":{"text":"15 NM north east of Oman (Musandam), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Musandam (Ras Musandam)","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.527,"lon":56.647,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":16,"dist_bam_mi":1290,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"UKMTO report (IRGC gunboat); IRGC Navy claimed seizure of the ship"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"IRGC gunboat fires on container ship Epaminondas, wrecking bridge; ship seized","summary":"A single IRGC gunboat approached the Liberia-flagged, Greek-managed (Technomar) container ship Epaminondas, chartered to MSC, about 15 NM north-east of Oman and opened fire without a VHF challenge, causing heavy damage to the bridge and navigation equipment. All 21 crew were reported safe. Technomar said Iranian forces then boarded the ship, and the IRGC Navy announced it had seized Epaminondas and MSC Francesca for lacking permits and steered them to the Iranian coast; eight crew were later repatriated in June. Reports differ on which MSC-linked ship matched this UKMTO warning; most sources link it to Epaminondas.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 041-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 22 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 0355 UTC | Issue Date: 22 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 15 NM northeast of OMAN.\nThe Master of a Container Ship reported that the vessel was approached by 1 IRGC gun boat, no VHF challenge that then fired upon the vessel which has caused heavy damage to the bridge.\nNo fires or environmental impact reported. All Crew reported safe.\nVessels are advised to report suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOMAN","tags":["bridge damage","container ship","greek-owned","gunboat","irgc","msc","seizure","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Three boxships reportedly under fire in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire (Riviera)","url":"https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/three-boxships-reportedly-under-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-extends-ceasefire-88559"},{"title":"Three container ships come under fire from Iran in Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/three-container-ships-come-under-fire-from-iran-in-hormuz"},{"title":"Greek-owned container ship comes under fire near Oman (Cyprus Mail)","url":"https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/04/22/greek-owned-container-ship-comes-under-fire-near-oman"},{"title":"Iranian Guard reports seizures of MSC boxships after being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz (Kuehne+Nagel)","url":"https://mykn.kuehne-nagel.com/news/article/iranian-guard-reports-seizures-after-three"},{"title":"Third ship attacked near Hormuz; navigation systems damaged (IranWire)","url":"https://iranwire.com/en/news/151551-third-ship-attacked-near-hormuz-navigation-systems-damaged/"},{"title":"Iran's IRGC retaliates by seizing two boxships linked to MSC (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-s-irgc-retaliates-by-seizing-two-boxships-linked-to-msc"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-045","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 045-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 045-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260424-ukmto_warning_045-26.pdf?rev=4f66cb1859744663a67c4c2b91a080f5"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-21T11:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-25T07:39:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-25T07:39:00Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Honour 25","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Palau","imo":"9109735","owner_manager":"Pakistani interests (company not named)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"45 NM north east of Mareeyo, Somalia; last known position 0856N 05032E after being taken 77 NM south","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Somali Basin","lat":8.933,"lon":50.533,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1278,"dist_bam_mi":546,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":5,"injured":4,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by EU NAVFOR Atalanta and Puntland authorities (pirates)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Somali pirates hijack product tanker Honour 25; five crew later killed","summary":"Armed pirates seized the Palau-flagged product tanker Honour 25 (about 3,000 dwt, Pakistani-owned), carrying fuel towards Mogadishu, off north-east Somalia on 21 April 2026 and moved it 77 NM south into Somali territorial waters, where it anchored between Xaafun and Bander Beyla. Its 17 crew were Pakistani, Indonesian, Indian, Sri Lankan and Myanmar nationals, and more gunmen boarded after the initial takeover. Puntland forces freed the ship in late September 2026; Puntland officials said the pirates had killed five crew (three Pakistani, one Myanmar, one Indian) before the operation and four were injured. It was one of several hijackings in a 2026 resurgence of Somali piracy.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 045-26 - HIJACK\nReport Date: 21 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1140 UTC | Issue Date: 25 Apr 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM north east of Mareeyo, Somalia.\nMilitary Authorities have reported unauthorised persons taking control of the tanker and manoeuvring the vessel 77NM south within Somali territorial waters. The vessels last known position was 0856N 05032E.\nUKMTO will continue to monitor.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nMareeyo, Somalia","tags":["crew killed","hijack","hostages","puntland","somali pirates","somalia","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Surge in Somali piracy as EUNAVFOR confirms three ongoing incidents (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/index.php/article/surge-in-somali-piracy-as-eunavfor-confirms-three-ongoing-incidents"},{"title":"Sri Lankan among crew of oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia (Ada Derana)","url":"https://www.adaderana.lk/news/121723/sri-lankan-among-crew-of-oil-tanker-hijacked-by-pirates-off-the-coast-of-somalia"},{"title":"Piracy off the coast of Somalia (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia"},{"title":"IMO calls for release of three ships hijacked by Somali pirates (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/imo-calls-for-release-of-three-ships-hijacked-by-somali-pirates"},{"title":"Somali forces free second tanker held by pirates for five months (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/somali-forces-free-second-tanker-held-by-pirates-for-five-months"},{"title":"Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say (Al Jazeera)","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/9/30/somali-pirates-killed-five-crew-members-on-hijacked-tanker-officials-say"}]},{"id":"2026-039","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 039-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 039-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260418-warning_039_26-_suspicious-activity.pdf?rev=a9b307c7054d49978c93b7acbe3892c7"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-18T12:08:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-18T13:13:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-18T13:13:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cruise ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"3 NM east of Oman (Musandam), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Musandam (Ras Musandam)","distance_nm":3,"bearing":"E","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.35,"lon":56.506,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":17,"dist_bam_mi":1275,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; press reports said Iranian naval forces threatened a cruise ship (unconfirmed)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Cruise ship reports splash close aboard 3 NM east of Musandam","summary":"The master of a cruise ship reported a splash in close proximity to the vessel about 3 NM east of Oman's Musandam peninsula as Gulf-stranded cruise ships were leaving through the Strait of Hormuz with essential crew only. No hit, damage or injuries were reported. Some media named TUI's Mein Schiff 4, but this was not confirmed by UKMTO or the operator, so the ship is left unnamed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 039-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1208 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 3 NM east of OMAN.\nThe Master of a Cruise ship reported sighting a splash in close proximity of the vessel.\nVessels are advised to report suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOMAN","tags":["cruise ship","musandam","near miss","splash","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Update on cruise ship allegedly targeted by Iran while exiting the Arabian Gulf (Cruise Arabia)","url":"https://cruise-arabia.com/2026/04/21/update-on-cruise-ship-allegedly-targetted-by-iran-while-exiting-the-arabian-gulf/amp/"},{"title":"Tanker fired on by Iran in Strait of Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-fired-on-by-iran-in-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-038","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 038-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 038-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260418-warning_038_26_attack.pdf?rev=5138da6d326041b5bf6d1e5e78a0835f"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-18T11:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-18T12:39:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-18T12:39:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"CMA CGM Everglade","type":"Container ship","flag":"France","imo":"9894985","owner_manager":"CMA CGM","direction":null},"location":{"text":"25 NM north east of Oman (Musandam), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Musandam (Ras Musandam)","distance_nm":25,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.644,"lon":56.779,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":24,"dist_bam_mi":1302,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; unattributed (occurred as IRGC gunboats fired on ships in the same corridor)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship CMA CGM Everglade hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"The CMA CGM container ship CMA CGM Everglade was hit by an unknown projectile about 25 NM north-east of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, damaging some of its containers. No fire, injuries or pollution were reported. The strike came about two hours after IRGC gunboats fired on a tanker in the same corridor, shortly after Iran reversed its declaration that the strait was open.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 038-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1125 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM northeast of OMAN.\nA report of a Container Ship being hit by an unknown projectile which caused damage to some of the containers, no fires or environment impact reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to report suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nOman","tags":["cma cgm","container damage","container ship","projectile","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"CMA CGM Everglade hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz (Maritime Optima)","url":"https://webflow.maritimeoptima.com/maritime-news/cma-cgm-everglade-hit-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Iranian gunboats fire on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/iranian-gunboats-fire-on-indian-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Tanker fired on by Iran in Strait of Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-fired-on-by-iran-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis"}]},{"id":"2026-037","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 037-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 037-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260418---ukmto_warning_037_26.pdf?rev=e518a20b22064c85a823563a4f53fb74"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-18T09:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-18T10:44:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-18T10:44:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":"India","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"20 NM north east of Oman (Musandam), Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Musandam (Ras Musandam)","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.585,"lon":56.713,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":19,"dist_bam_mi":1296,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"reported by UKMTO (master identified two IRGC gunboats); India protested to Iran"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Two IRGC gunboats open fire on tanker without warning in Strait of Hormuz","summary":"Two IRGC gunboats approached a tanker about 20 NM north-east of Oman's Musandam peninsula and opened fire without any VHF challenge; the tanker and crew were reported safe. Press and tracking reports said two Indian-flagged ships were fired on and forced to turn back west that day, naming the Iraqi-crude-laden VLCC Sanmar Herald (per Windward/TankerTrackers) and the tanker Jag Arnav (per Indian media); sources disagree on which ship was hit, so UKMTO's tanker is left unnamed. India summoned Iran's ambassador, and the shooting came as Iran reimposed military control over the strait after briefly declaring it open.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 037-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 0920 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 20 NM northeast of OMAN.\nThe Master of a Tanker reports being approached by 2 IRGC gun boats, no VHF challenge that then fired upon the tanker.\nTanker and crew are reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nOman","tags":["gunboats","gunfire","indian-flagged","irgc","strait of hormuz","tanker","turned back"],"sources":[{"title":"Iranian gunboats fire on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/iranian-gunboats-fire-on-indian-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Hormuz: Iran's IRGC fires on two Indian ships (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/?p=108383"},{"title":"Tanker fired on by Iran in Strait of Hormuz (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/tanker-fired-on-by-iran-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"title":"Indian tanker comes under fire in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe (The Week)","url":"https://www.theweek.in/news/middle-east/2026/04/18/indian-tanker-come-under-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-crew-safe.amp.html"},{"title":"Indian oil tanker shot at by Iranian Navy in Strait of Hormuz, says report (Scroll)","url":"https://scroll.in/latest/1092208/indian-tanker-carrying-crude-oil-shot-at-by-iranian-navy-in-strait-of-hormuz-report"}]},{"id":"2026-034","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 034-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 034-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260412_ukmto_warning_034-26.pdf?rev=bb52d0e1ed67431497d0f9799a9a8860"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-12T11:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-12T13:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-12T13:00:00Z","type":"Attempted Boarding","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Sailing vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"54 NM south west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":54,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.163,"lon":42.294,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1251,"dist_bam_mi":131,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Armed skiff tries to board sailing vessel 54 NM south-west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"A skiff carrying about 10–12 people, four or five of them armed with automatic weapons, approached a sailing vessel 54 NM south-west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, and ordered it to stop. When the master refused, the skiff tried to come alongside to board; the master fired a flare and the skiff turned away to the south-east. No injuries or damage were reported and the yacht was not named. UKMTO classed the event as suspicious activity.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 034-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 12 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1125 UTC | Issue Date: 12 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nA sailing vessel was approached by a skiff with approximately 10 - 12 people on board, 4 - 5 of whom were armed with automatic weapons.\nThe crew requested that the sailing vessel stopped and when the Master refused they attempted to pull the skiff alongside the sailing vessel to board.\nThe Master deployed a flare and the skiff turned away and departed to the southeast.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed skiff","attempted boarding","hodeidah","red sea","sailing vessel","yacht","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-032","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 032-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 032-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260407_ukmto_warning_032_26.pdf?rev=c70ca23dd1af4030bf856f3c8ef1285a"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-07T00:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-07T09:38:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-07T09:38:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"25 NM south of Kish Island, Iran","ref_place":"Kish Island","distance_nm":25,"bearing":"S","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":26.114,"lon":53.98,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":153,"dist_bam_mi":1159,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship struck by unknown projectile 25 NM south of Kish Island","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late report that a container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile about 25 NM south of Iran's Kish Island at around 0045 UTC on 7 April 2026, causing damage above the waterline. The crew were safe and accounted for and no pollution was reported. The vessel was not named in UKMTO or press reporting and no party claimed the strike.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 032-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 07 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 0045 UTC | Issue Date: 07 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a time late report of an incident 25 NM south of Kish Island, Iran.\nThe container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile which has caused damage above the waterline. The crew are safe and accounted for.\nNo environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nKish Island, Iran","tags":["arabian gulf","container ship","hull damage","iran","kish island","projectile"],"sources":[{"title":"Container ship hit by projectile off Iran's Kish Island, UKMTO issues security alert (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/container-ship-hit-by-projectile-off-irans-kish-island-ukmto-issues-security-alert/"}]},{"id":"2026-036","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 036-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 036-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260414-ukmto_warning_036-26.pdf?rev=168e815655af4c03af348653df26808c"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-07T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2026-04-14T08:28:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-14T08:28:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Gold Autumn","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Panama","imo":"9220483","owner_manager":"Chinese interests (company not named)","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"112 NM south east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman","ref_place":"Ras al Hadd","distance_nm":112,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":21.205,"lon":61.215,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":479,"dist_bam_mi":1318,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; unclaimed (crew described a missile strike)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Gold Autumn set ablaze by two projectiles off Ras Al Hadd, Oman","summary":"On 7 April 2026 the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Gold Autumn (46,500 dwt, built 2001, Chinese-owned), sailing from Shanghai to Sohar, was struck by two unidentified projectiles about 112 NM south-east of Ras Al Hadd, starting a fire that burned out the bridge and upper deckhouse. The crew abandoned ship; four were picked up by the merchant vessel Uniaich and the rest by the Pakistan Navy ship PNS Hunain, and all were reported safe and landed at Karachi. UKMTO only published the time-late report on 14 April, complementing JMICC Pakistan Alert 94/26. No party claimed the attack, which happened the day before the US–Iran ceasefire.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 036-26 - ATTACK\nReport Date: 07 Apr 2026 | Report Time: Time late | Issue Date: 14 Apr 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident on 07 Apr 26, 112 NM southeast of Ras Al Hadd, Oman. The Master of a Bulk Carrier reported to authorities that his vessel was struck by two unidentified projectiles resulting in a fire onboard. A Pakistan Naval vessel rendered assistance and the incident is now reported complete.\nThis UKMTO warning complements JMICC Pakistan Alert 94/26\nRas Al Hadd, Oman","tags":["arabian sea","bulk carrier","crew evacuated","fire","missile","oman","pakistan navy","projectile"],"sources":[{"title":"'We were awaiting death': Bangladeshi sailor (Prothom Alo)","url":"https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/qhviw8v798"},{"title":"Pakistan Navy responds to distress call from burning Chinese bulker (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/pakistan-navy-responds-to-distress-call-from-burning-chinese-bulker"},{"title":"Gold Autumn - vessel details (vesseltracker)","url":"https://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Gold-Autumn-9220483.html"},{"title":"Fire reported on bulker after attack off Oman (Ship & Bunker)","url":"https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/725055-fire-reported-on-bulker-after-attack-off-oman"},{"title":"Pakistan Navy swiftly rescues drone-attacked merchant ship off coast of Oman (Times of Islamabad)","url":"https://timesofislamabad.com/14-04-2026/pakistan-navy-swiftly-rescues-drones-attacked-merchant-ship-off-coast-oman/"}]},{"id":"2026-031","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 031-26 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 031-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260405_ukmto_warning_031_26.pdf?rev=deed4e7abb68419a848ace19a34856c6"],"incident_utc":"2026-04-05T12:48:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-05T13:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-05T13:50:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Khor Fakkan Port, United Arab Emirates (alongside)","ref_place":"Khor Fakkan","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.35,"lon":56.36,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":84,"dist_bam_mi":1220,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship loading at Khor Fakkan port reports projectile splashes close by","summary":"The master of a container ship conducting loading operations alongside in Khor Fakkan port, UAE, reported multiple splashes from unknown projectiles in close proximity to the vessel. No damage or casualties were reported and UKMTO did not name the ship. The report came during the 2026 Iran conflict.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 031-26 - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 05 Apr 2026 | Report Time: 1248 UTC | Issue Date: 05 Apr 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in Khor Fakkan Port, United Arab Emirates.\nThe Master reports witnessing multiple splashes from unknown projectiles, in close proximity of his container ship, whilst alongside conducting loading operations.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities continue investigating.\nKhor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates","tags":["container ship","gulf of oman","khor fakkan","near miss","port","projectile","uae"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-030","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 030 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 030-26","UKMTO 030-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260331_ukmto_warning_030_26.pdf?rev=5b4faa4a7d304f83907d89bae13dd183","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260331_ukmto_warning_030_26-update_001.pdf?rev=8389376b5efb409da1ae6b53af70068a"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-31T22:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-04-01T00:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-04-01T04:01:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Aqua 1","type":"Product tanker (MR)","flag":null,"imo":"9573660","owner_manager":"UAE-based owner; Thome Ship Management (manager); chartered to QatarEnergy","direction":null},"location":{"text":"17 NM north of Ras Laffan, Qatar (initially reported as 17 NM north of Doha)","ref_place":"Ras Laffan","distance_nm":17,"bearing":"N","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":26.213,"lon":51.55,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":301,"dist_bam_mi":1079,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO could not confirm the source; early indications pointed to possible debris from an intercepted weapon (Lloyd's List)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Aqua 1 hit by two projectiles off Ras Laffan; one unexploded in engine room","summary":"The MR product tanker Aqua 1 (IMO 9573660), chartered to QatarEnergy and anchored in ballast north of Ras Laffan, was hit on the port side by two projectiles: one exploded and caused a fire that the crew put out, the other lodged unexploded in the engine room. All 23 Filipino crew were safe and there was no pollution. UKMTO could not confirm the source; early indications suggested debris from an intercepted weapon.","ukmto_text":"030-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 31 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2235 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Apr 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 17 NM north of Doha, Qatar. The Company Security Officer reported the tanker has been hit by unknown projectile on the port side causing damage to the hull above water line. The crew are reported as safe.\nThere is no environmental impact.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 01 Apr 2026 0401 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 17 NM north of Ras Laffan, Qatar.\nUPDATE 001: UKMTO can confirm the vessel was struck by two projectiles. One caused a fire which has since been extinguished. The other remains unexploded within the vessels engine room and is being investigated by the relevant authorities. UKMTO are unable to confirm the source of the projectiles and continue to investigate.","tags":["filipino crew","fire","interception debris","iran war","qatar","ras laffan","tanker","unexploded ordnance"],"sources":[{"title":"Crew safe as MR tanker struck by projectile off Qatar (Lloyd's List)","url":"https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156775/Crew-safe-as-MR-tanker-struck-by-projectile-off-Qatar"}]},{"id":"2026-029","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 029 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 029-26","UKMTO 029-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260330_ukmto_warning_029_26.pdf?rev=790d52ba4a0c49ec909cc1b8211b9722","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260331_ukmto_warning_029_26_update-001.pdf?rev=e7b10f596dc54bd68971419986188670"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-30T20:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-30T21:39:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-31T07:58:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Salmi","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Kuwait","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Kuwait Petroleum Corporation group","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"31 NM north west of Dubai, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Dubai","distance_nm":31,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.635,"lon":54.895,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":114,"dist_bam_mi":1171,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer; Third party","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation ('Iranian attack'); UKMTO could not determine the source"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Laden Kuwaiti crude tanker Al Salmi struck and set on fire off Dubai; crew safe","summary":"A tanker 31 NM northwest of Dubai was struck on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing a fire that the crew extinguished; the crew were safe and there was no pollution. Reuters and Al Jazeera reported that the fully laden Kuwait-flagged crude tanker Al Salmi (about 2 million barrels, bound for Qingdao) was hit at anchor off Dubai that night, and it is almost certainly the vessel in this warning; KPC called it an Iranian attack. UKMTO said it could not determine the source and kept the incident as suspicious activity.","ukmto_text":"029-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 30 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2020 UTC | Issue Date: 30 Mar 2026 | Source: CSO/Third Party Reports\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 31 NM north west of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.\nThe Company Security Officer reported an unknown projectile had struck their tanker on the starboard side causing a fire to the vessel. The crew are accounted for and safe.\nNo environmental impact has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 31 Mar 2026 0758 UTC\nUpdate 001: The CSO has confirmed the fire is extinguished, and there are no environmental implications resulting from the strike. UKMTO are unable to determine the source of the projectile and continue to investigate","tags":["crude tanker","drone","dubai","fire","iran war","kuwait","uae","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"Drone attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti tanker in UAE amid Iran's Gulf attacks (Al Jazeera, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/drone-attack-sparks-fire-on-kuwaiti-tanker-in-uae-amid-irans-gulf-attacks"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"},{"title":"Crew safe as MR tanker struck by projectile off Qatar (Lloyd's List)","url":"https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156775/Crew-safe-as-MR-tanker-struck-by-projectile-off-Qatar"}]},{"id":"2026-028","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 028 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 028-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260330_ukmto_warning_028_26-suspicious-activity.pdf?rev=fd130df8930d4242aae4b6f120c532da"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-30T05:38:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-30T14:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-30T14:45:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"22 NM northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Ras Tanura","distance_nm":22,"bearing":"NE","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":26.899,"lon":50.451,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":368,"dist_bam_mi":1088,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Two projectiles splash near container ship within an hour, 22 NM NE of Ras Tanura","summary":"The CSO of a container ship 22 NM northeast of Ras Tanura reported two unknown projectiles splashing close to the vessel, within an hour of each other. The crew were safe; the ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"028-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 30 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0538 UTC | Issue Date: 30 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 22 NM northeast of RAS TANURA Saudi Arabia.\nThe CSO of the Container Vessel reported 2 unknown projectiles splashing in close proximity, each occurring within 1 hour of each other. The crew are reported as safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","iran war","near miss","ras tanura","saudi arabia"],"sources":[{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-026","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 026 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 026-26","UKMTO 026-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260321-ukmto_warning_026-26-1.pdf?rev=ea7f876cf42249e2a0b6e4d3e450f767","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260322-ukmto_warning_026-26-update-001.pdf?rev=c0084b98757746508728d20150af6865"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-21T23:08:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-22T00:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-22T09:27:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":"Reclassified from Attack to Suspicious Activity (Update 001: intended target could not be conclusively identified)","weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"15 NM north of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Sharjah","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"N","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.61,"lon":55.39,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":91,"dist_bam_mi":1190,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Projectile explodes close to bulk carrier 15 NM north of Sharjah; later reclassified","summary":"The Master of a bulk carrier 15 NM north of Sharjah reported an explosion from an unknown projectile close to the vessel; all crew were safe. UKMTO later reclassified the warning from attack to suspicious activity because the intended target could not be identified. The ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"026-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 21 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2308 UTC | Issue Date: 22 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 15 NM north of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Master of a Bulk Carrier reported an explosion from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel. All crew are reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 22 Mar 2026 0927 UTC\nCategory: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nUpdate 001: UKMTO ATTACK Warning 026-26 has been reclassified after review determined the intended target could not be conclusively identified.","tags":["bulk carrier","iran war","near miss","reclassified","sharjah","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"}]},{"id":"2026-025","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 025 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 025-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260319-ukmto_warning_025-26.pdf?rev=91e3ceffc02c413eb03e9f68519f0e2d"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-19T01:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-19T03:38:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-19T03:38:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"4 NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar","ref_place":"Ras Laffan","distance_nm":4,"bearing":"E","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":25.93,"lon":51.624,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":299,"dist_bam_mi":1065,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Vessel hit by unknown projectile 4 NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar; crew safe","summary":"A third party reported that a vessel 4 NM east of Ras Laffan had been hit by an unknown projectile; all crew were safe. UKMTO classed it as suspicious activity and Reuters listed the vessel as unidentified. Wikipedia compilations name a Qatari offshore vessel hit by debris during strikes on Ras Laffan, but disagree on its name (Halul 50 in one article, Halul 69 in another); neither identification could be independently confirmed.","ukmto_text":"025-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 19 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0130 UTC | Issue Date: 19 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 4 NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar.\nIt has been reported to UKMTO that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile. All crew are reported safe and well.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.","tags":["iran war","lng hub","projectile","qatar","ras laffan"],"sources":[{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-024","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 024 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 024-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260318-ukmto_warning_024-26.pdf?rev=791bd54e2e89459a84f1a7fb1da18708"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-18T23:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-18T23:32:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-18T23:32:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Parimal","type":"Chemical/products tanker","flag":"Palau","imo":"9308766","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"11 NM east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE","ref_place":"Khawr Fakkan","distance_nm":11,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.34,"lon":56.563,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":86,"dist_bam_mi":1229,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":1,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; observers strongly suspected Iran (TradeWinds)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Palau-flagged tanker Parimal hit and ablaze 11 NM off Khor Fakkan; master missing","summary":"A vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 11 NM east of Khor Fakkan and caught fire; the crew abandoned the drifting ship. Lloyd's List and others identified it as the Palau-flagged chemical/products tanker Parimal (IMO 9308766), a vessel on Lloyd's List's shadow-fleet watchlist. Fifteen of 16 crew were rescued by a passing tanker; the master was reported missing. UKMTO withheld the name and no one claimed the strike.","ukmto_text":"024-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2300 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 11 NM east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE.\nIt has been reported to UKMTO that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile which has resulted in a fire on board.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.","tags":["crew abandoned ship","fire","gulf of oman","iran war","khor fakkan","missing crew","shadow fleet","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260318a – Parimal, 18 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260318a-march-18-2026"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-023","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 023 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 023-26","UKMTO 023-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260317-ukmto_warning_023-26-1.pdf?rev=4020c78e1e1d437ea45e5588e7b8a1f7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260317-ukmto_warning_023-26_update-001.pdf?rev=6d4c7a511b3645c79fc579d579b24145"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-16T23:01:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-17T02:25:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-17T10:53:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":"Reclassified from Attack to Suspicious Activity (Update 001: damage from falling interception debris)","weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Gas Al Ahmadiah","type":"LPG tanker","flag":"Kuwait","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"23 NM east of Fujairah, UAE (at anchor)","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":23,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.119,"lon":56.783,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":103,"dist_bam_mi":1229,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – CSO said damage was from falling debris of air-defence interceptions nearby"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"LPG tanker Gas Al Ahmadiah damaged by interception debris at anchor off Fujairah","summary":"The Kuwait-flagged LPG tanker Gas Al Ahmadiah, at anchor 23 NM east of Fujairah, reported being struck by an unknown projectile and suffered minor structural damage; no crew were hurt and there was no pollution. The company later said the damage came from falling debris from interceptions near the ship, and UKMTO reclassified the incident as suspicious activity.","ukmto_text":"023-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 16 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2301 UTC | Issue Date: 17 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 23 NM east of Fujairah, UAE.\nA Tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile whilst at anchor.\nMinor structural damage reported. No injuries to crew.\nNo environmental impact reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 17 Mar 2026 1053 UTC\nCategory: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY | Source: Company Security Officer\nUpdate - 001: The CSO has reported that investigations indicate that the vessel was subjected to falling debris from interceptions in the vicinity of the vessel. The vessel received minor structural damage however all crew are confirmed as safe. UKMTO have re-classified this incident as Suspicious Activity.","tags":["anchorage","fujairah","interception debris","iran war","lpg tanker","reclassified","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"}]},{"id":"2026-022","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 022 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 022-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260312-ukmto_warning_022-26.pdf?rev=7e8d9953acc34ed7a1a7710ae18e4853"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-12T02:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-12T02:19:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-12T02:19:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Source Blessing","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Chartered to Maersk","direction":null},"location":{"text":"35 NM north of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Jebel Ali","distance_nm":35,"bearing":"N","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.593,"lon":55.06,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":107,"dist_bam_mi":1176,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Maersk-chartered boxship Source Blessing hit by projectile 35 NM north of Jebel Ali","summary":"The Liberia-flagged container ship Source Blessing, chartered to Maersk, was struck by an unknown projectile (reported as projectile fragments) 35 NM north of Jebel Ali, causing a small fire that was extinguished. All crew were safe and there was no environmental impact.","ukmto_text":"022-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 12 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0219 UTC | Issue Date: 12 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM north of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. The Master has reported the container ship was struck by unknown projectile causing a small fire onboard. Full damage assessment impaired by darkness. All crew are reported as safe.\nNo environmental impact has been reported at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","fire","iran war","jebel ali","maersk","projectile","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"},{"title":"Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines (Reuters via DZRH, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-lines"}]},{"id":"2026-021","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 021 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 021-26","UKMTO 021-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_021-26.pdf?rev=a11cd68fe692444f9374f4b443b8e694","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_021-26-update-001.pdf?rev=52a1e05613504b56b3d03f2a2d0489ee"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-11T22:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-11T23:58:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-12T02:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV","Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Safesea Vishnu & Zefyros","type":"Tankers (2) – crude/products","flag":"Marshall Islands (Safesea Vishnu) / Malta (Zefyros)","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Safesea Group (Safesea Vishnu); Benetech Shipping, Greece (Zefyros)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"5 NM south of Al Basrah, in Iraqi territorial waters","ref_place":"Al Basrah Oil Terminal","distance_nm":5,"bearing":"S","area":"Northern Arabian Gulf","lat":29.597,"lon":48.81,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":508,"dist_bam_mi":1225,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer; Third party","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed – IRGC claimed the strike on Safesea Vishnu; Iraqi officials believe Iran hit both tankers"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Two tankers, Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros, set ablaze in Iraqi waters; 1 killed","summary":"Two tankers loading in Iraqi waters south of Basra – the Marshall Islands-flagged Safesea Vishnu (IMO 9327009) and the Malta-flagged Zefyros – were struck and set on fire; the owner of Safesea Vishnu said explosive-laden unmanned boats rammed it. An Indian engineer aboard Safesea Vishnu was killed and the remaining crews of both ships were evacuated. The IRGC claimed the attack on Safesea Vishnu, and Iraq halted operations at its oil terminals afterwards.","ukmto_text":"021-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2230 UTC | Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer, Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 5 NM south of Al Basrah, in Iraq TTW. A third party reported that two tankers have been struck by an unknown projectile. The CSO of one affected vessel confirmed the attack had caused a fire onboard. The CSO reported that the crew have been evacuated and safe. Investigations to identify the second vessel affected continue.\nNo environmental impact has been reported at this time.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 12 Mar 2026 0210 UTC\n120140UTCMAR26: The CSO of the second tanker involved has confirmed the vessel was struck and the attack has caused a fire onboard. All members of the crew have been evacuated.","tags":["basra","fatality","fire","iran war","iraq","irgc claim","oil terminal","ship-to-ship","tankers","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260311d – Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros, 11 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260311d-march-11-2026"},{"title":"Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines (Reuters via DZRH, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-lines"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Oman Observer, 12 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1185985"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via MarineLink, 31 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.marinelink.com/news/ships-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war-537560"}]},{"id":"2026-019","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 019 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 019-26","UKMTO 019-26/001","UKMTO 019-26/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_019-26.pdf?rev=49d323483e404816acf29e76837b55d4","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311ukmtowarning01926update001-v2.pdf?rev=3bde89e3d5cf4bac9ea2ffeb143af4f0","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_019-26_update-002.pdf?rev=f09e8c1ac0c140efb214ec4a20c18680"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-11T04:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-11T06:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-13T13:18:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Mayuree Naree","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Thailand","imo":"9323649","owner_manager":"Precious Shipping (Thailand)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"11 NM north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Oman (Musandam)","distance_nm":11,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.683,"lon":56.51,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":10,"dist_bam_mi":1292,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":3,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed – IRGC said the ship ignored warnings; Human Rights Watch said Iranian forces appear to have deliberately targeted it"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; 3 engine-room crew killed","summary":"The Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree (Precious Shipping), outbound from Khalifa Port, was hit by two projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, starting an engine-room fire and flooding. Twenty of its 23 Thai crew were evacuated by the Omani navy; three engine-room crew initially listed as unlocated were confirmed dead in April, and the ship later drifted aground off Iran's Qeshm Island. The IRGC claimed it fired on the ship for ignoring its warnings; Human Rights Watch said the attack appeared deliberate.","ukmto_text":"019-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0435 UTC | Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 11 NM north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz.\nIt has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard. The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 13 Mar 2026 1306 UTC\nUpdate - 001: The CSO has reported that the fire on board the vessel has been extinguished and there is no environmental impact at this time.\n— Update 002 —\nIssued: 13 Mar 2026 1318 UTC\nUpdate 002 - 13 Mar 26: The CSO has reported that some of the crew remain unlocated at this time and authorities continue to investigate.","tags":["bulk carrier","crew evacuated","fatalities","fire","grounding","iran war","irgc claim","strait of hormuz","thai crew"],"sources":[{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260311b – MV Mayuree Naree, 11 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260311b-march-11-2026"},{"title":"Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines (Reuters via DZRH, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-lines"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-020","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 020 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 020-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_020-26.pdf?rev=4855fffc68324923a752024b4b6b574f"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-11T02:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-11T07:12:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-11T07:12:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Star Gwyneth","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Dubai","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.857,"lon":54.646,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":119,"dist_bam_mi":1172,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Star Gwyneth hit by projectile at anchor 50 NM northwest of Dubai","summary":"The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Star Gwyneth, at anchor 50 NM northwest of Dubai, was hit in the hold area by an unknown projectile, causing limited hull damage above the waterline. There was no environmental impact and no crew injuries.","ukmto_text":"020-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0205 UTC | Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.\nThe Master of a Bulk Carrier has reported their vessel being hit by an unknown projectile. There is no report of any environmental impact. The crew are reported safe and well.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["anchorage","bulk carrier","dubai","iran war","projectile","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines (Reuters via DZRH, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-lines"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-018","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 018 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 018-26","UKMTO 018-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_018-26.pdf?rev=1cb01c63797849e2bbc1f6b17b99bfca","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning-update_001-018-26.pdf?rev=c7befa9af57b4c439c35bad3664ba862"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-11T01:58:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-11T03:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-11T11:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"ONE Majesty","type":"Container ship","flag":"Japan","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"25 NM northwest of Ra's al Khaymah, UAE","ref_place":"Ra's al Khaymah","distance_nm":25,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":26.084,"lon":55.612,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":59,"dist_bam_mi":1224,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship ONE Majesty damaged by projectile at anchor 25 NM NW of Ra's al Khaimah","summary":"The Japan-flagged container ship ONE Majesty, at anchor 25 NM northwest of Ra's al Khaimah, sustained minor hull damage above the waterline from an unknown projectile. All crew were safe and there was no environmental impact.","ukmto_text":"018-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0158 UTC | Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM northwest of Ra's al Khaymah, UAE.\nThe Master of a container vessel has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile. Extent of the damage is currently unknown but under investigation by the crew. The Master additionally reports that all crew members are safe and accounted for.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate the incident.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 11 Mar 2026 1115 UTC\nUpdate 001: UKMTO has been informed that there is no environmental impact as a result of the incident.","tags":["anchorage","container ship","iran war","projectile","ras al khaimah","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines (Reuters via DZRH, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-lines"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-017","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 017 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 017-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260310-ukmto_warning_017-26.pdf?rev=9c2322ecd52c4ef7b49751a044d0849a"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-10T08:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-10T10:18:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-10T10:18:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Bulk carrier","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"36 NM north of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Abu Dhabi","distance_nm":36,"bearing":"N","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.07,"lon":54.37,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":163,"dist_bam_mi":1120,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Splash and loud bang reported close to bulk carrier 36 NM north of Abu Dhabi","summary":"The Master of a bulk carrier 36 NM north of Abu Dhabi reported seeing a splash and hearing a loud bang close to the vessel. No damage was reported and the ship was not named.","ukmto_text":"017-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 10 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0800 UTC | Issue Date: 10 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 36 NM north of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Master reports witnessing a splash and heard a loud bang in close proximity of a bulk carrier.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["abu dhabi","bulk carrier","iran war","near miss","uae"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2026-016","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 016 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 016-26","UKMTO 016-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260307-ukmto_warning_016-26-uk-os.pdf?rev=202a188471554a779a6a9cf3a8c81730","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260307-ukmto_warning_016-26-uk-os-update-001.pdf?rev=0c6cd12dd4324773b61480f58d92b098"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-07T12:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-07T13:12:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-07T15:24:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"ARABIA III","type":"Jack-up drilling rig","flag":"Liberia","imo":"8771332","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"10 NM north of Jubail, Saudi Arabia (Saudi territorial waters)","ref_place":"Jubail","distance_nm":10,"bearing":"N","area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":27.187,"lon":49.66,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":418,"dist_bam_mi":1086,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":1,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none reported","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed – IRGC said it struck a tanker it named 'Louise P' near Jubail that day; the IMO-listed affected unit is ARABIA III"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Possible drone strike 10 NM off Jubail; most crew evacuated, skeleton crew remains","summary":"A third party reported an incident 10 NM north of Jubail in Saudi waters, later described as a possible UAV attack; most of the crew were evacuated and a skeleton crew stayed aboard. The IMO incident list (via Airwars) records the affected unit as the Liberia-flagged jack-up drilling rig ARABIA III (IMO 8771332), with one person injured and no pollution. The IRGC claimed to have struck a US-linked tanker it called \"Louise P\" near Jubail; that identification is unconfirmed.","ukmto_text":"016-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 07 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 1210 UTC | Issue Date: 07 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a third-party report of an incident 10 NM north of Jubail, Saudi Arabia in TTW. The report is being investigated.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 07 Mar 2026 1524 UTC\n1450UTC: Third party reports possible UAV attack, majority of crew have been evacuated and reportedly safe. Skeleton crew remains.","tags":["drone","iran war","irgc claim","jubail","offshore rig","saudi arabia","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260307a – ARABIA III, 7 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260307a-march-7-2026"},{"title":"Ship attacked near Saudi coast as Iran-Israel tensions escalate (Aaj News, 7 Mar 2026)","url":"https://english.aaj.tv/news/330453760/ship-attacked-near-saudi-coast-as-iran-israel-tensions-escalate"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-015","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 015 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 015-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260306-ukmto_warning_015-26.pdf?rev=205e2e5b2b784dd7ad28ae102fb80e62"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-06T12:57:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-06T13:37:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-06T13:37:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Mussafah 2","type":"Tug","flag":"United Arab Emirates","imo":"9522051","owner_manager":"AD Ports Group (Abu Dhabi Marine Services / Safeen)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"6 NM north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz (Vanguard: ~18 NM NE of Khasab)","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":18,"bearing":"NE","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.412,"lon":56.487,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":12,"dist_bam_mi":1278,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":true,"killed":4,"injured":3,"missing":null,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – no claim; Vanguard reported two missiles; UKMTO: unknown projectiles"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"UAE salvage tug Mussafah 2 hit by missiles while aiding Safeen Prestige; 4 killed","summary":"The UAE-flagged tug Mussafah 2, operated by AD Ports Group, was hit by projectiles (two missiles according to Vanguard) in the Strait of Hormuz while going to assist the abandoned container ship Safeen Prestige. The IMO recorded four seafarers killed and three severely injured; the crew were Indonesian, Indian and Filipino, and Indonesian officials reported the tug sank. No one claimed the strike.","ukmto_text":"015-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 06 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 1257 UTC | Issue Date: 06 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 6 NM north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz.\nA third-party source has reported a tug being hit by unknown projectiles in the Straits of Hormuz.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["fatalities","indonesian crew","iran war","missile","salvage","sinking","strait of hormuz","tug"],"sources":[{"title":"Missile hits UAE salvage tug assisting damaged container ship in Strait of Hormuz, 4 seafarers killed (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/missile-hits-uae-salvage-tug-assisting-damaged-container-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-4-seafarers-killed/"},{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260306a – tug Mussafah-2, 6 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260306a-march-6-2026"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-014","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 014 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 014-26","UKMTO 014-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_014-26.pdf?rev=0bc8c0a6026c4a73934aa0a38511eaca","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_014-26-update-001.pdf?rev=5626f0eb786b4248943557eecb90603c"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-04T22:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-05T00:12:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-05T11:20:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Sonangol Namibe","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Bahamas","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"30 NM southeast of Mubarak Al Kabeer, Kuwait (Iraqi territorial waters), at anchor","ref_place":"Mubarak Al Kabeer Port","distance_nm":30,"bearing":"SE","area":"Northern Arabian Gulf","lat":29.546,"lon":48.746,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":510,"dist_bam_mi":1220,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none – discharge later confirmed as ballast water","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – Master saw a small craft leave; Iraqi port security sources cited an explosive-laden remote-controlled boat"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Sonangol Namibe holed by blast at anchor off Kuwait/Iraq; small craft seen leaving","summary":"The Bahamas-flagged crude tanker Sonangol Namibe, at anchor in Iraqi territorial waters 30 NM southeast of Mubarak Al Kabeer, suffered a large explosion on its port side and the Master saw a small craft leave the area; Iraqi port security sources said an explosive-laden remote-controlled boat was used. The tanker took on water but there was no fire and the crew were safe; a discharge first reported as oil was later confirmed to be ballast water.","ukmto_text":"014-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2240 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 30 NM south east of MUBARAK AL KABEER, KUWAIT.\nThe Master of a tanker at anchor, reports witnessing and hearing a large explosion on the port side then seeing a small craft leave the vicinity.\nThere is oil in the water coming from a cargo tank which could have some environmental impact, the vessel has taken on water, there are no fires reported and the crew are safe and well\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 05 Mar 2026 1120 UTC\nUpdate 001 05 Mar 26 – UKMTO has received an update that the discharge from the tanker is ballast water. The tanker remains 30 NM south east of MUBARAK AL KABEER, KUWAIT, in IRAQI TTW's.","tags":["anchorage","drone boat","hull breach","iran war","iraq","kuwait","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Oman Observer, 12 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1185985"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-012","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 012 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 012-26","UKMTO 012-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_012-26.pdf?rev=8e5b0fd61dde4c1ab5882e204986e7de","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_012-26-update-001.pdf?rev=e97eb9d2233f44dbad7dcc89f6bcb227"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-04T11:09:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-04T12:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-04T12:36:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Safeen Prestige","type":"Container ship (feeder)","flag":"Malta","imo":"9593517","owner_manager":null,"direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"2 NM north of Oman, transiting eastbound in the Strait of Hormuz","ref_place":"Oman (Musandam)","distance_nm":2,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.533,"lon":56.51,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":7,"dist_bam_mi":1284,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship Safeen Prestige hit in Strait of Hormuz; engine-room fire, crew abandon","summary":"The Malta-flagged feeder container ship Safeen Prestige (IMO 9593517) was hit by an unknown projectile just above the waterline while transiting eastbound 2 NM north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, starting an engine-room fire. The crew abandoned ship with no reported injuries and the vessel was left drifting. On 6 March the UAE tug Mussafah 2 was struck while assisting it (UKMTO 015-26).","ukmto_text":"012-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 1109 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 2 NM north of Oman transiting eastbound in the Straits of Hormuz.\nA container ship has reported being hit by an unknown projectile just above the water line causing a fire in the engine room.\nNo environmental impact has been reported at this time.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 04 Mar 2026 1236 UTC\nUpdate 001 – The crew have now abandoned the vessel and all crew are accounted for with no reported injuries.","tags":["container ship","crew abandoned ship","fire","iran war","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"Missile hits UAE salvage tug assisting damaged container ship in Strait of Hormuz, 4 seafarers killed (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/missile-hits-uae-salvage-tug-assisting-damaged-container-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-4-seafarers-killed/"},{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260306a – tug Mussafah-2, 6 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260306a-march-6-2026"}]},{"id":"2026-011","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 011 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 011-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_011-26.pdf?rev=f8c2bcf702e74d3883c8d148f816a4fc"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-04T09:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-04T09:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-04T09:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Libra Trader","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"10 NM east of Fujairah, UAE","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":10,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.12,"lon":56.544,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":101,"dist_bam_mi":1218,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"none","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker Libra Trader hit by blast off Fujairah; projectile debris on deck, funnel damaged","summary":"The Marshall Islands-flagged crude tanker Libra Trader experienced a loud blast 10 NM east of Fujairah and debris from an unknown projectile was found on deck. The funnel suffered minor damage, there was no environmental impact and all crew were safe and accounted for.","ukmto_text":"011-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0930 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 10 NM east of Fujairah, UAE.\nThe tanker experienced a loud blast and debris from an unknown projectile was found on the deck.\nThe funnel of the tanker sustained minor damage but no major damage has been observed with no environmental implications.\nAll crew are safe and accounted for.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["debris","fujairah","iran war","projectile","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Oman Observer, 12 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1185985"}]},{"id":"2026-013","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 013 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 013-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_013-26.pdf?rev=c0c9c72f6c9a4b5f8c8e6c3d9a839420"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-04T06:23:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-04T06:23:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-04T06:23:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Container ship","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"20 NM west of Dubai, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Dubai","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.27,"lon":54.932,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":128,"dist_bam_mi":1154,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Container ship sees projectile splash close aboard 20 NM west of Dubai; no damage","summary":"A container ship 20 NM west of Dubai reported a splash from an unknown projectile close to the vessel; no damage was reported. UKMTO did not name the ship; one compilation (Wikipedia) lists the Liberia-flagged MSC Grace for a near miss at this position, which could not be independently confirmed.","ukmto_text":"013-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0623 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 20 NM west of Dubai.\nA container ship has reported witnessing a splash from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel.\nNo damage to the vessel has been reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","dubai","iran war","near miss","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-010","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 010 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 010-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260304-ukmto_warning_010-26.pdf?rev=3e417a63f65147f7b25ae77e5789a1f2"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-03T22:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-04T00:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-04T00:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Gold Oak","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"7 NM east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":7,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.12,"lon":56.489,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":100,"dist_bam_mi":1215,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO did not attribute; occurred during Iranian strikes on Gulf shipping and states (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bulk carrier Gold Oak hit by projectile 7 NM off Fujairah; steel plating damaged","summary":"The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Gold Oak was struck by an unknown projectile 7 NM east of Fujairah, damaging steel plating. There was no fire or water ingress and all crew were safe. It was one of two ships (with the tanker Libra Trader) hit off Fujairah within hours.","ukmto_text":"010-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 03 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 2240 UTC | Issue Date: 03 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 7 NM east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The Master reported the vessel being struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the steel plating. There has been no fire or water intake. All crew reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["anchorage","bulk carrier","fujairah","iran war","projectile","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Oman Observer, 12 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1185985"}]},{"id":"2026-009","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 009 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 009-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260303-ukmto_warning_009-26.pdf?rev=7dddd41d5a044897a6382f544c28e999"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-03T19:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-03T23:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-03T23:00:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"137 NM east of Muscat, Oman","ref_place":"Muscat","distance_nm":137,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":23.6,"lon":61.08,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":358,"dist_bam_mi":1385,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Loud explosion and smoke in the water close to vessel 137 NM east of Muscat","summary":"The Master of a vessel 137 NM east of Muscat reported a loud explosion close to the ship followed by smoke in the water; the vessel and crew were safe. UKMTO did not name the ship; one compilation (Wikipedia) lists it as the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Pelagia, which could not be independently confirmed.","ukmto_text":"009-26 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 03 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 1950 UTC | Issue Date: 03 Mar 2026 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 137 NM east of Muscat, Oman. The Master reported a loud explosion in close proximity of the vessel followed by smoke in the water. The vessel and crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","gulf of oman","iran war","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-008","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 008 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 008-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260302-ukmto_warning_008-26.pdf?rev=40b1ec76b89842b79e3f3f9114136b42"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-02T02:57:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-02T02:57:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-02T02:57:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Stena Imperative","type":"Product tanker","flag":"United States","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Stena Bulk; managed by Crowley","direction":null},"location":{"text":"Port of Bahrain","ref_place":"Bahrain","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Central Arabian Gulf","lat":26.2,"lon":50.6,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":360,"dist_bam_mi":1050,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":2,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed – struck by suspected Iranian projectiles during an Iranian attack on Bahrain's port (USNI News)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"US-flagged tanker Stena Imperative hit by two projectiles in Bahrain port; worker killed","summary":"The US-flagged product tanker Stena Imperative, part of the US Tanker Security Program and managed by Crowley, was struck by two projectiles while in port in Bahrain, causing a fire that was later extinguished. A shipyard worker was killed and two others injured; the ship's crew were unhurt and evacuated. USNI News linked the strike to an Iranian attack on the port; the IRGC Navy had tried to seize the same tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in February.","ukmto_text":"008-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 02 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0257 UTC | Issue Date: 02 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO received a report of an incident in the Port of Bahrain. The Company Security Officer reported that the vessel had been struck by two unknown projectiles causing a fire. The fire has been extinguished and the vessel remains in port. All members of the ships crew are safe and have evacuated the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bahrain","fatality","fire","iran war","port attack","tanker","us-flagged"],"sources":[{"title":"Shipyard worker dead, fire breaks out on U.S.-flagged tanker after Iranian attack on Bahrain port (USNI News, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2026/03/02/shipyard-worker-dead-fire-breaks-out-on-u-s-flagged-tanker-after-iranian-attack-on-bahrain-port"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"List of ships attacked during the 2026 Iran war (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_the_2026_Iran_war"}]},{"id":"2026-007","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 007 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 007-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260301-ukmto_warning_007-26.pdf?rev=1310942307354054be18457486b45038"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-01T16:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-01T17:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-01T17:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Ocean Electra","type":"Product tanker (MR)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"35 NM west of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Sharjah","distance_nm":35,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Arabian Gulf","lat":25.359,"lon":54.745,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":133,"dist_bam_mi":1150,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – unknown projectile; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Projectile explodes close to tanker Ocean Electra 35 NM west of Sharjah; crew safe","summary":"An unknown projectile exploded very close to a vessel 35 NM west of Sharjah; all crew were safe. Vanguard and the JMIC identified the ship as the Liberia-flagged, Greek-owned tanker Ocean Electra, which reported a near miss with no damage.","ukmto_text":"007-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 1645 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM west of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.\nIt has been reported that an unknown projectile has exploded in very close proximity to a vessel. All crew are safe and well.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["iran war","near miss","sharjah","tanker","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Seafarer killed as three tankers hit in Middle East (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/seafarer-killed-as-three-tankers-hit-in-middle-east"},{"title":"Shipyard worker dead, fire breaks out on U.S.-flagged tanker after Iranian attack on Bahrain port (USNI News, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2026/03/02/shipyard-worker-dead-fire-breaks-out-on-u-s-flagged-tanker-after-iranian-attack-on-bahrain-port"},{"title":"Iran tries to intimidate shipping with attacks in the Strait of Hormuz (Maritime Executive, 1 Mar 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-tries-to-intimidate-shipping-with-attacks-in-the-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2026-005","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 005 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 005-26","UKMTO 005-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260301-ukmto_warning_005-26.pdf?rev=ae929a285e244661aa197730d339fb00","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260302-ukmto_warning_005-26--update_001.pdf?rev=6d3aba94f5824ada883fdb67067a9bab"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-01T09:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-01T11:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-02T15:27:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"MKD VYOM","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":"9284386","owner_manager":"V.Ships Asia, manager","direction":"inbound"},"location":{"text":"50 NM north of Muscat, Oman","ref_place":"Muscat","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"N","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.453,"lon":58.59,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":200,"dist_bam_mi":1287,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by Ambrey (via The War Zone) and press; no claim; UKMTO did not attribute"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Tanker MKD VYOM hit by explosive drone boat 50 NM north of Muscat; Indian crewman killed","summary":"The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MKD VYOM (IMO 9284386), managed by V.Ships Asia and reportedly laden with gasoline for Ras Tanura, was struck above the waterline about 50 NM north of Muscat; UKMTO later confirmed the weapon was an uncrewed surface vehicle. An explosion and engine-room fire killed an Indian oiler; the remaining crew were evacuated to shore and the damaged ship was towed.","ukmto_text":"005-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0950 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM north of Muscat, Oman.\nIt has been reported over VHF Channel 16 that the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile above the waterline. Although the engine room was originally reported as on fire it has now been reported that the fire is under control.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 02 Mar 2026 1527 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nUpdate 001: UKMTO has received confirmation that the vessel was attacked by an Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), and that the crew has been evacuated to shore.","tags":["drone boat","fatality","fire","gulf of oman","indian crew","iran war","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"Indian killed as projectile hits MKD Vyom off Oman (Khaleej Times, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/indian-killed-projectile-hits-mkd-vyom-oman?amp=1"},{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260301b – MKD VYOM, 1 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260301b-march-1-2026"},{"title":"Seafarer killed as three tankers hit in Middle East (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/seafarer-killed-as-three-tankers-hit-in-middle-east"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-004","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 004 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 004-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260301-ukmto_warning_004-26-1.pdf?rev=5f20ab0593db45c0b58d77e2efbfb096"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-01T09:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-01T09:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-01T09:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Skylight","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Palau (disputed – Palau registry says it was removed in Jan 2026)","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Red Sea Ship Management (US-sanctioned)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"2 NM north of Oman (Strait of Hormuz); reported at anchor ~5 NM north of Khasab","ref_place":"Khasab","distance_nm":5,"bearing":"N","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.283,"lon":56.25,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":22,"dist_bam_mi":1261,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":2,"injured":4,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – no claim; some reports blamed an Iranian drone or missile; vessel was itself a US-sanctioned Iran-linked tanker"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Sanctioned tanker Skylight hit off Khasab on first day of Hormuz attacks; 2 crew killed","summary":"On the first day of attacks on shipping in the 2026 Iran conflict, the small product tanker Skylight, at anchor about 5 NM north of Khasab (Musandam, Oman), was struck and caught fire. Its 20 crew (15 Indian, 5 Iranian) were evacuated by Oman; four were injured and two Indian seafarers, including the master, were killed (early reports listed one as missing). The tanker had been sanctioned by the US in December 2025 as an enabler of Iranian oil exports, and its Palau registration was disputed. No one claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"004-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0900 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 2 NM north of Oman.\nThe crew have been evacuated and safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["fatalities","fire","indian crew","iran war","musandam","sanctioned vessel","shadow fleet","strait of hormuz","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran-linked product tanker hit in attack off Oman (Maritime Executive, 1 Mar 2026)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-attacks-gulf-shipping-hitting-product-tanker-off-oman"},{"title":"2 Indian crew members killed in attack on oil tanker Skylight amid US-Iran tensions (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/2-indian-crew-members-killed-in-attack-on-oil-tanker-skylight-amid-us-iran-tensions/"},{"title":"Airwars incident MEMAR260301a – MV Skylight, 1 March 2026","url":"https://airwars.org/incidents/memar260301a-march-1-2026"},{"title":"Seafarer killed as three tankers hit in Middle East (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/seafarer-killed-as-three-tankers-hit-in-middle-east"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"}]},{"id":"2026-006","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 006 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 006-26"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260301-ukmto_warning_006-26.pdf?rev=9d1c1ddefec042958c7373fcc32a0a23"],"incident_utc":"2026-03-01T08:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-03-01T13:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-03-01T13:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Hercules Star","type":"Bunkering tanker","flag":"Gibraltar","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Chartered by Peninsula Petroleum","direction":null},"location":{"text":"17 NM northwest of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Mina Saqr","distance_nm":17,"bearing":"NW","area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.18,"lon":55.827,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":45,"dist_bam_mi":1238,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO: unknown projectile; press described it as an Iranian attack (suspected Iran)"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Hormuz & Gulf","headline":"Bunker tanker Hercules Star struck by projectile off Ras al Khaimah; fire put out","summary":"The Gibraltar-flagged bunkering tanker Hercules Star, chartered by Peninsula, was struck by an unknown projectile 17 NM northwest of Mina Saqr, Ras al Khaimah, causing a fire that the crew extinguished. Peninsula said damage was minor, there was no pollution and the crew were safe; the ship returned to Dubai anchorage. The same tanker was hit again at anchor off Dubai in September 2026, an attack in which two seafarers died.","ukmto_text":"006-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Report Time: 0805 UTC | Issue Date: 01 Mar 2026 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 17 NM northwest of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates.\nThe Company Security Officer reported that the vessel been struck by an unknown projectile causing a fire. The fire has been extinguished and the vessel intends to continue on its voyage.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bunker tanker","fire","iran war","projectile","ras al khaimah","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Seafarer killed as three tankers hit in Middle East (Seatrade Maritime, 2 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/seafarer-killed-as-three-tankers-hit-in-middle-east"},{"title":"Peninsula-chartered tanker sustains minor damage in Iranian attack (Ship & Bunker)","url":"https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/191969-peninsula-chartered-tanker-sustains-minor-damage-in-iranian-attack"},{"title":"Factbox: How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? (Reuters via Al-Monitor, 11 Mar 2026)","url":"https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/factbox-how-many-ships-have-been-attacked-gulf-start-iran-war"},{"title":"Missing crew member from Hercules Star attack found dead (Seatrade Maritime, Sep 2026)","url":"https://seatrade-maritime.com/security/missing-crew-member-from-hercules-star-attack-found-dead"}]},{"id":"2026-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 002 (2026)","warning_refs":["UKMTO 002-26","UKMTO 002-26/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260217-ukmto_warning_002-26.pdf?rev=3a6f5a4563d348458605c60615d62cc7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260217-ukmto_warning_002-update-001-1.pdf?rev=303d2ad295e344ad8e7b79150f5e63d1"],"incident_utc":"2026-02-17T10:16:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2026-02-17T10:16:00Z","updated_utc":"2026-02-17T10:16:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":"Downgraded from Attack to Suspicious Activity (Update 001: only warning shots fired)","weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.954,"lon":44.187,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1284,"dist_bam_mi":69,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"2026 Iran conflict – Red Sea & Gulf of Aden","headline":"Vessel approached and hailed by skiff 70 NM SW of Aden; warning shots fired","summary":"A vessel 70 NM southwest of Aden was approached and hailed by a white skiff with five persons aboard, followed by small-arms fire, with two more skiffs nearby. UKMTO later said only warning shots were fired and no weapons were aimed at either vessel, and downgraded the incident from attack to suspicious activity. No vessel was named.","ukmto_text":"002-26 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 17 Feb 2026 | Report Time: 1016 UTC | Issue Date: 17 Feb 2026 | Source: Military authorities\nUKMTO received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. A vessel was approached and hailed by one white skiff, with five persons onboard. This was followed by an exchange of small arms fire. Two additional skiffs were also reported in the vicinity.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 17 Feb 2026 1016 UTC\nCategory: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nUpdate 001 UKMTO have been made aware that only warning shots were fired and no weapons were directed at either vessel. This incident has now been downgraded to suspicious activity.\nAuthorities are continuing to investigate.","tags":["gulf of aden","reclassified","skiff","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2025-043","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 043 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 043-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 043-25/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 043-25/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251205-ukmto_warning_043_25.pdf?rev=02166cb840f64b3b81ac7be3f8d2e236","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251205-ukmto_warning_043_25---update-001.pdf?rev=9d21c35f7b9c493b9a17feb8c8e2d5c7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251205-ukmto_warning_043_25---update-002.pdf?rev=a1a194be23904753a1e6e8adc1db2c58"],"incident_utc":"2025-12-05T03:32:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-12-05T06:26:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-12-15T10:42:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY (confirmed as suspicious activity)","reclassified":"Downgraded from Attack to Suspicious Activity (Update 002, 15 Dec 2025)","weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Bobik","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Barbados","imo":"9317781","owner_manager":null,"direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"15 NM west of Yemen (approx. 14 NM off Dhubab)","ref_place":"Dhubab","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"W","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.94,"lon":43.154,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1274,"dist_bam_mi":29,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Verified","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – Ambrey judged Houthi involvement unlikely; analysts suggested local fishermen or pirates"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Bulk carrier Bobik exchanges fire with about 15 small craft near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"The Barbados-flagged, Turkish-owned bulk carrier Bobik (IMO 9317781), southbound near Bab el-Mandeb, was approached by about 15 small craft, some to within 1–2 cables, and its armed guards exchanged fire with them. The craft left, no casualties or damage were reported and the ship continued. UKMTO later reclassified the event as suspicious activity; analysts thought it unlikely to be a Houthi attack.","ukmto_text":"043-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 05 Dec 2025 | Report Time: 0332 UTC | Issue Date: 05 Dec 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received reports via email of an incident 15 NM west of Yemen.\nA vessel reports sighting small craft at a range of 1-2 cables and they are under fire.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 05 Dec 2025 1002 UTC\nUpdate 001: A vessel reports sighting approximately 15 small craft, some of the small craft closed to within a range of 1-2 cables and there was an exchange of fire. The Master confirms the vessel remains on high alert and all crew are reported as safe. The Master has confirmed that the small crafts have left the scene, no casualties are reported and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\n— Update 002 —\nIssued: 15 Dec 2025 1042 UTC\nCategory: ADVISORY | Source: Verified\nUpdate 002: UKMTO has confirmed this incident as suspicious activity. This has been updated for situational awareness.","tags":["armed security","bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","reclassified","skiffs","small arms","swarm"],"sources":[{"title":"Bulker attacked by skiffs in Red Sea (Lloyd's List)","url":"https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1155776/Bulker-attacked-by-skiffs-in-Red-Sea"},{"title":"Bulker exchanges shots with skiffs off Yemen (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/bulker-exchanges-shots-with-skiffs-off-yemen"},{"title":"Vessel exchanges fire with 15 small craft off Yemen coast: UKMTO (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/vessel-exchanges-fire-with-15-small-craft-off-yemen-coast-ukmto"}]},{"id":"2025-042","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 042 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 042-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 042-25 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251114-ukmto_warning_042_25.pdf?rev=5b8c8b25c8034caea266fb6938791671","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251114-ukmto_warning_042_25_update_001.pdf?rev=b8abbfb5dd814b4e9377530fbb64ecd6"],"incident_utc":"2025-11-14T04:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-11-14T04:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-11-14T08:42:00Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Helicopter","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Talara","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Columbia Shipmanagement (Cyprus), manager","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"20 NM east of Khawr Fakkan, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Khawr Fakkan","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.34,"lon":56.729,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":87,"dist_bam_mi":1236,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"claimed – IRGC said it intercepted the tanker for carrying unauthorised cargo; CENTCOM said forces boarded by helicopter"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Tanker Talara seized by Iran's IRGC off Khor Fakkan and diverted to Iranian waters","summary":"The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara, managed by Columbia Shipmanagement and carrying high-sulphur gasoil from Ajman to Singapore, was boarded by Iranian forces from a helicopter about 20 NM off Khor Fakkan and diverted towards Bandar Abbas; UKMTO assessed it as state activity. The IRGC said it was seized for carrying unauthorised cargo. Iran released the ship and its 21 crew about five days later after the cargo was offloaded.","ukmto_text":"042-25 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 14 Nov 2025 | Report Time: 0430 UTC | Issue Date: 14 Nov 2025 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 20 NM east of KHAWR FAKKAN, United Arab Emirates\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 14 Nov 2025 0842 UTC\nUpdate 001 - The incident is believed to be state activity; the vessel is transiting towards Iranian territorial waters.\nAuthorities continue to investigate","tags":["gulf of oman","iran","irgc","khor fakkan","seizure","state activity","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran releases tanker & all 21 crew seized in Strait of Hormuz after offloading fuel cargo (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/?p=1879004"}]},{"id":"2025-041","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 041 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 041-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251107-ukmto_warning_041-25.pdf?rev=a987d1b8c6414d6cab37b33f7e12c33d"],"incident_utc":"2025-11-07T07:07:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-11-07T08:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-11-07T08:55:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"528 NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia (035700N 0571605E), 120 NM north of incident 040-25","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":528,"bearing":"SE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":3.95,"lon":57.268,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1564,"dist_bam_mi":1120,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected – UKMTO noted a Pirate Action Group operating in the vicinity"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Small craft with three persons approaches vessel 528 NM SE of Eyl; ship outruns it","summary":"A vessel 528 NM southeast of Eyl was approached by a small craft carrying three persons, 120 NM north of the Hellas Aphrodite boarding the day before. The ship outran the craft, which returned to a suspected mothership the Master identified as \"ISSA A MOHHAMDI\". UKMTO said a Pirate Action Group was operating in the area; the approached vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"041-25 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 07 Nov 2025 | Report Time: 0707 UTC | Issue Date: 07 Nov 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 528 NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia, 120 NM north of incident 040-25.\nMaster report being approached by a small craft with 3 persons onboard in position 035700N 0571605E.\nThe Pirate Action Group (PAG) is operating in the vicinity.\nThe Master reports that his vessel has outrun the small craft, which is now returning to the suspected mothership (identified by Master as ISSA A MOHHAMDI)\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["mothership","piracy","pirate action group","somalia","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2025-040","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 040 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 040-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 040-25 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251106-ukmto_warning_040-25.pdf?rev=95accffb72aa4c32b4935150d60c88f6","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251106-ukmto_warning_040-25-update-001.pdf?rev=2d7684d59e73445e98a5be56363f065f"],"incident_utc":"2025-11-06T07:12:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-11-06T08:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-11-07T14:05:00Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"ILLEGAL BOARDING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","RPG","Skiff approach","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Hellas Aphrodite","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Malta","imo":"9722766","owner_manager":"Latsco Marine Management (Greece)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"560 NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia (0205N 05710E)","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":560,"bearing":"SE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":2.083,"lon":57.167,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1693,"dist_bam_mi":1190,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by EU NAVFOR Atalanta (Pirate Action Group)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Pirates fire RPGs and board tanker Hellas Aphrodite; crew in citadel freed by EU forces","summary":"Pirates in a skiff fired small arms and RPGs at the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite (IMO 9722766), en route from Sikka to Durban with no armed guards, and boarded it about 560 NM southeast of Eyl. The 24 crew retreated to the citadel; EU NAVFOR Atalanta forces from the Spanish frigate ESPS Victoria, including special forces, retook the ship on 7 November after the pirates fled. No injuries were reported.","ukmto_text":"040-25 – ILLEGAL BOARDING\nReport Date: 06 Nov 2025 | Report Time: 0712 UTC | Issue Date: 06 Nov 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 560 NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia.\nThe Master of a vessel has reported being approached by 1 small craft on its stern. The small craft fired small arms and RPG's towards the vessel. Unauthorised personnel of the small craft have boarded the vessel in position of 0205N 05710E.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nAuthorities are investigating.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 07 Nov 2025 1405 UTC\nSource: Military authorities | Issue Date: 07 Nov 2025\nUPDATE 001: Coalition forces are now onboard vessel and crew have left the citadel, reported as safe and well.","tags":["boarding","citadel","eu navfor atalanta","piracy","product tanker","rpg","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"Operation Atalanta liberates the merchant tanker Hellas Aphrodite (EU NAVFOR Atalanta)","url":"https://eunavfor.eu/index.php/news/operation-atalanta-liberates-merchant-tanker-hellas-aphrodite/"},{"title":"Hellas Aphrodite crew rescued as Somali piracy incidents surge (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/?p=104436"}]},{"id":"2025-039","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 039 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 039-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 039-25 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251103-ukmto_warning_039.pdf?rev=c77cef1034ab4781957092c2d7d0d71c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251103-ukmto_warning_039-update_001.pdf?rev=ad0f5a0f564d4e65ba520160efe94c3d"],"incident_utc":"2025-11-03T02:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-11-03T03:05:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-11-03T06:47:00Z","type":"Attempted Boarding","ukmto_type":"ATTEMPTED BOARDING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Stolt Sagaland","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"Cayman Islands","imo":"9352200","owner_manager":"Stolt-Nielsen (Stolt Tankers), operator","direction":null},"location":{"text":"332 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":332,"bearing":"E","area":"Somali Basin","lat":2.031,"lon":50.873,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1735,"dist_bam_mi":891,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected – EU NAVFOR Atalanta linked the Pirate Action Group to an Iranian dhow hijacked the previous week"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Pirates fire on chemical tanker Stolt Sagaland, repelled by guards east of Mogadishu","summary":"Four armed persons in a skiff launched from a mothership about 5 NM away fired on and tried to board the Cayman Islands-flagged chemical tanker Stolt Sagaland 332 NM east of Mogadishu. The armed security team returned fire while the crew raised speed and manoeuvred, and the skiff withdrew; there were no injuries or damage. EU NAVFOR Atalanta raised its piracy threat level, linking the group to a hijacked Iranian dhow.","ukmto_text":"039-25 – ATTEMPTED BOARDING\nReport Date: 03 Nov 2025 | Report Time: 0220 UTC | Issue Date: 03 Nov 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 332 NM East of Mogadishu, Somalia.\nThe Master reports that 4 unauthorised persons attempted to board his vessel. The small craft came from a mothership approximately 5NM to the east of his vessel. The small craft returned to the mother vessel after it was challenged by the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 03 Nov 2025 0647 UTC\nUpdate 001: The Master reports the small craft with grey and white hull headed towards mothership 5NM to the east when warning shots were fired, all crew are reported safe and transiting to the next port of call.","tags":["armed security","attempted boarding","chemical tanker","mothership","piracy","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"Pirates fire on tanker Stolt Sagaland in attempted hijacking off Somalia (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/piracy/pirates-fire-on-tanker-stolt-sagaland-in-attempted-hijacking-off-somalia"},{"title":"Pirates attack Cayman-flagged ship off Somalia (Cayman Compass, 11 Nov 2025)","url":"https://www.caymancompass.com/2025/11/11/pirates-attack-cayman-flagged-ship-off-somalia/"},{"title":"Hellas Aphrodite crew rescued as Somali piracy incidents surge (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/?p=104436"}]},{"id":"2025-036","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 036 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 036-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 036-25 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251018-ukmto_warning_036-25.pdf?rev=2901836e35b34efd9f57de7023680d3d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20251018-ukmto_warning_036-25---update-001.pdf?rev=58a223d4f5fa4b08b7b165f9140f42d8"],"incident_utc":"2025-10-18T09:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-10-18T11:05:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-10-18T16:00:00Z","type":"Explosion","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Falcon","type":"LPG tanker","flag":"Cameroon","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"116 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":116,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.773,"lon":47.011,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1131,"dist_bam_mi":244,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":2,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – UKMTO could not rule out an onboard accident; EU Aspides reported an onboard explosion; Houthis denied involvement"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"LPG tanker Falcon on fire after explosion 116 NM east of Aden; 24 rescued, 2 missing","summary":"The Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon suffered an explosion and fire 116 NM east of Aden while bound for Djibouti. EU NAVFOR Aspides rescued 24 crew (23 Indian, 1 Ukrainian) and two crew members were reported missing. UKMTO initially categorised it as an attack by an unknown projectile but later said it could not rule out an onboard accident; the Houthis denied involvement.","ukmto_text":"036-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 18 Oct 2025 | Report Time: 0945 UTC | Issue Date: 18 Oct 2025 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 116 NM east of Aden, Yemen. A vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile, resulting with a fire.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 18 Oct 2025 1600 UTC\nUPDATE 001: UKMTO is still unable to confirm the source of the explosion, we cannot rule out an onboard accident.","tags":["eu aspides","explosion","fire","gulf of aden","indian crew","lpg tanker","missing crew","possible accident"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthis claim no involvement in alleged attack on Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker in Gulf of Aden (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/houthis-claim-no-involvement-in-alleged-attack-on-cameroon-flagged-lpg-tanker"}]},{"id":"P-2025-034","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 034 (2025)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2025-10-07T13:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Electronic Interference","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["GNSS jamming/spoofing"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Strait of Hormuz / Bandar-e Pars area (also Red Sea, Port Sudan, Suez Canal)","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.57,"lon":56.4,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":0,"dist_bam_mi":1282,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Multiple vessels","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"UKMTO advisory on surge in GNSS interference around Hormuz and Red Sea","summary":"UKMTO issued an advisory on 7 October 2025 after receiving numerous reports of GNSS interference from vessels between 3 and 7 October, a significant increase on the previous week. AIS speed anomalies (ships over 1,000 GT showing more than 25 knots) were concentrated around Bandar-e Pars, the Strait of Hormuz and Port Sudan, and were spreading across key chokepoints including the Suez Canal. UKMTO advised ships in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz to keep a vigilant watch, not to rely solely on electronic navigation or autopilot, to cross-check positions by non-electronic means and to report interference.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["advisory","ais spoofing","gnss interference","red sea","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 04-10 Oct 2025","url":"https://mscio.eu/media/documents/20251010_UKMTO_Summary_Report-10Oct25.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2025-033","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 033 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 033-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 033-25 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250929_ukmto_warning_033-25.pdf?rev=e074de00db004ccd80aac11309ee0288","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250929_ukmto_warning_033--update-001.pdf?rev=eb52060931084b68b8de64cf4390d51a"],"incident_utc":"2025-09-29T12:51:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-09-29T14:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-09-29T14:50:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Minervagracht","type":"General cargo (multipurpose)","flag":"Netherlands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Spliethoff (Netherlands)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"128 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":128,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.268,"lon":46.567,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":233,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":1,"injured":1,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed – Houthis said they fired a missile because the owner's ships call at Israeli ports"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht hit and set ablaze in Gulf of Aden; crew evacuated, 1 dies","summary":"The Dutch-flagged Spliethoff cargo ship Minervagracht was struck by a projectile 128 NM southeast of Aden and caught fire. EU NAVFOR Aspides evacuated all 19 crew; two seafarers were injured and one of them, a Filipino, later died of his injuries in Djibouti. The Houthis claimed a missile attack, citing the owner's calls at Israeli ports; the US-led JMIC said the ship had no Israel connection. The abandoned ship was left burning and salvors were engaged.","ukmto_text":"033-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 29 Sep 2025 | Report Time: 1251 UTC | Issue Date: 29 Sep 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 128 NM southeast of Aden Yemen.\nThe Master reports witnessing a splash and smoke in the distance, astern of the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 29 Sep 2025 1411 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nUpdate 001: Military authorities report that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile. The vessel is reported to be on fire.","tags":["crew evacuated","eu aspides","fatality","fire","general cargo","gulf of aden","houthi","missile"],"sources":[{"title":"Injured seafarer dies following Houthi attack on Dutch ship (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/injured-seafarer-dies-following-houthi-attack-on-dutch-ship"},{"title":"Filipino seafarer dies from injuries a week after Houthi attack on cargo ship (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/filipino-seafarer-dies-from-injuries-a-week-after-houthi-attack-on-cargo-ship/"}]},{"id":"2025-032","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 032 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 032-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250923-ukmto_warning_032-25.pdf?rev=c82a29d5b01a4e079bdc1f5f5d7b912b"],"incident_utc":"2025-09-23T03:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-09-23T06:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-09-23T06:20:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Minervagracht","type":"General cargo (multipurpose)","flag":"Netherlands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Spliethoff (Netherlands)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"120 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":120,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.772,"lon":47.079,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1129,"dist_bam_mi":248,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – no claim for this event; the same ship was hit six days later in a Houthi-claimed attack (suspected Houthi)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht reports splash and explosion nearby, 120 NM east of Aden","summary":"The Master reported a splash and the sound of an explosion near the vessel 120 NM east of Aden; ship and crew were safe and continued to their next port. Later reporting identified the ship as the Dutch-flagged Spliethoff cargo vessel Minervagracht, then en route to Djibouti. Six days later (UKMTO 033-25) the same ship was hit and set ablaze in a Houthi-claimed missile attack.","ukmto_text":"032-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 23 Sep 2025 | Report Time: 0320 UTC | Issue Date: 23 Sep 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 120 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports a splash and sound of explosion in the vicinity of vessel. Vessel and crew reported safe and proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["dutch-flagged","explosion","general cargo","gulf of aden","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"Filipino seafarer dies from injuries a week after Houthi attack on cargo ship (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/filipino-seafarer-dies-from-injuries-a-week-after-houthi-attack-on-cargo-ship/"},{"title":"Injured seafarer dies following Houthi attack on Dutch ship (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/injured-seafarer-dies-following-houthi-attack-on-dutch-ship"},{"title":"UK agency reports blast near vessel off Yemen (The Defense Post, 23 Sep 2025)","url":"https://thedefensepost.com/2025/09/23/uk-agency-vessel-blast-yemen/amp/"}]},{"id":"2025-030","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 030 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 030-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250904---ukmto_warning_incident_030-25.pdf?rev=921266660e134d79ba17351ff6273bdc"],"incident_utc":"2025-09-04T03:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-09-04T10:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-09-04T10:00:00Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile","GNSS jamming/spoofing"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"178 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":178,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.886,"lon":40.76,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1205,"dist_bam_mi":345,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – suspected Houthi missile in press reports; no claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Projectile lands in sea away from vessel 178 NM NW of Hodeidah; severe jamming reported","summary":"A vessel 178 NM northwest of Hodeidah saw an unknown projectile hit the sea some distance away and reported severe electronic interference in the area. The vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage. The ship was not named; press reports suspected a Houthi missile but no claim was found.","ukmto_text":"030-25 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 04 Sep 2025 | Report Time: 0310 UTC | Issue Date: 04 Sep 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 178 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAn unknown projectile was seen to hit the sea some distance from the vessel.\nThe Master also reports severe electronic interference in the area.\nMaster reports vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to their Next Port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["electronic interference","gnss","near miss","projectile","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi missile attack suspected near commercial vessel in Red Sea (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/houthi-missile-attack-suspected-near-commercial-vessel-in-red-sea/"}]},{"id":"2025-029","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 029 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 029-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250831-warning-029---25.pdf?rev=175b7070bfc84ec4bcbba0a54905f316"],"incident_utc":"2025-08-31T17:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-08-31T19:08:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-08-31T19:08:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Scarlet Ray","type":"Chemical/product tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Eastern Pacific Shipping (Israeli-linked)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM southwest of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Yanbu","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"SW","area":"Northern Red Sea","lat":23.618,"lon":37.546,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1196,"dist_bam_mi":852,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed – Houthis claimed a ballistic-missile hit on the Israeli-owned tanker"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Scarlet Ray reports missile splash and loud bang off Yanbu; Houthis claim hit","summary":"The Master of the Eastern Pacific Shipping tanker Scarlet Ray reported a splash from an unknown projectile close to the ship and a loud bang 40 NM southwest of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The Houthis claimed a successful ballistic-missile strike on the Israeli-owned vessel, but no damage was reported, all crew were safe and the tanker continued its voyage. It was one of the northernmost Houthi-claimed attacks in the Red Sea.","ukmto_text":"029-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 31 Aug 2025 | Report Time: 1730 UTC | Issue Date: 31 Aug 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM southwest of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.\nA Master has reported to UKMTO that they witnessed a splash in close proximity to their vessel from an unknown projectile and heard a loud bang.\nAll crew are safe and the vessel continues on its voyage.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","houthi","israel-linked","near miss","red sea","tanker","yanbu"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthis attack Eastern Pacific tanker with ballistic missile (Seatrade Maritime)","url":"https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/houthis-attack-eastern-pacific-tanker-with-ballistic-missile"},{"title":"Houthi missile attack suspected near commercial vessel in Red Sea (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/houthi-missile-attack-suspected-near-commercial-vessel-in-red-sea/"}]},{"id":"2025-028","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 028 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 028-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 028-25 update 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250724---ukmto_warning_incident_028-25-os-hmg-uo.pdf?rev=74db778cc86b45138e308827f6d29d81","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250724---ukmto_warning_incident_028-25-update-001-os-hmg-uo.pdf?rev=c45841d6b8164fdeb6b78c18698c99f8"],"incident_utc":"2025-07-24T02:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-07-24T08:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-07-24T11:48:00Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Merinos Livestock","type":"Livestock carrier","flag":"Comoros","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"Vicinity of Al Mukha (Mocha), Yemen","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.673,"lon":42.876,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1249,"dist_bam_mi":82,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Yemeni Coast Guard (government-aligned)","basis":"stated by UKMTO (military source) and Yemeni officials; Houthis did not claim"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Livestock carrier Merinos Livestock fired on and detained by Yemeni Coast Guard near Mocha","summary":"The Comoros-flagged livestock carrier Merinos Livestock, sailing from Bosaso to Jeddah, was challenged by a single small craft, gunfire was reported, and the ship was ordered to reverse course to Mocha. UKMTO later reported, citing a military source, that the Yemeni Coast Guard had detained the vessel; Yemeni sources said it was held on suspicion (it had switched off AIS) and released after its status was verified.","ukmto_text":"028-25 – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY\nReport Date: 24 Jul 2025 | Report Time: 0200 UTC | Issue Date: 24 Jul 2025 | Source: Master\nUKMTO has received information, believed to be from the Master of a vessel, that she has been approached and challenged by a single small craft. This information also includes report of gunfire. The vessel has been ordered to reverse course towards Yemen. UKMTO continue to attempt to verify the details.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 24 Jul 2025 1148 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nUpdate 001 1116UTC: UKMTO received a report from military source that the vessel has been detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard.","tags":["detention","livestock carrier","mocha","red sea","small arms","yemeni coast guard"],"sources":[{"title":"Livestock carrier detained in Red Sea by Yemeni Coast Guard after shots fired (Lloyd's List)","url":"https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1154319/Livestock-carrier-detained-in-Red-Sea-by-Yemeni-Coast-Guard-after-shots-fired"},{"title":"Livestock carrier Merinos Livestock detained off Yemen (Marine Insight, citing Reuters/UKMTO)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/?p=1873020"},{"title":"Comoros-flagged livestock vessel temporarily detained near Bab al-Mandab (South24)","url":"https://south24.net/news/news.php?nid=4793"}]},{"id":"2025-027","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 027 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 027-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 027-25/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 027-25/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 027-25/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 027-25/004"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250707-ukmto_warning_incident_027-25-oshmg-uo.pdf?rev=37abe263013f48a6b4db343fa224456c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250707-ukmto_warning_incident_027-25-update-001-oshmg-uo.pdf?rev=04f025f01d3c4bb5930ed49eb6d445a9","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250708-ukmto_warning_incident_027-25-update-002.pdf?rev=b2abd556e21b4b64863d2ed4cf7f5d54","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250709-ukmto_warning_incident_027-25-update-003.pdf?rev=6c7aca908cf64874bf401de8dc7f5cef","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250709-ukmto_warning_incident_027-25-update-004.pdf?rev=334cdc3dd34b4e5287ac77b784c9c1fa"],"incident_utc":"2025-07-07T16:34:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-07-07T17:23:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-07-09T16:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["RPG","Small arms","USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Eternity C","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":"9588249","owner_manager":"Cosmoship Management (Greece)","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"51 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":51,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":42.071,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1231,"dist_bam_mi":176,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party; Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":null,"killed":3,"injured":null,"missing":1,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed – Houthis claimed the attack on 7 July and released video of the attack and sinking"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Eternity C sunk in two-day Houthi attack off Hodeidah; crew killed and held","summary":"The Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C (IMO 9588249), sailing from Berbera to Jeddah after a WFP aid delivery, was attacked 51 NM west of Hodeidah by skiffs firing RPGs and small arms and by explosive sea drones, lost propulsion, and came under continuous attack until the crew went into the water; it sank on 9 July at 1442N 04226E. Of 25 aboard (22 crew plus 3 guards), 10 were rescued, 11 were taken by the Houthis (released via Omani mediation on 3 Dec 2025), three Filipino seafarers were confirmed dead and a fourth is missing presumed dead. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"027-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 07 Jul 2025 | Report Time: 1634 UTC | Issue Date: 07 Jul 2025 | Source: Third Party\nUKMTO has received several 3rd party reports of an incident 51 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nThe vessel has been attacked by multiple rocket propelled grenades from small craft.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 07 Jul 2025 1843 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nUPDATE 001 – 1703UTC: The Company Security Officer reports the vessel has been attacked by 5 rocket propelled grenades and is being approached by multiple small craft.\n— Update 002 —\nIssued: 08 Jul 2025 0732 UTC\nUPDATE 002 – 8th JULY 0710 UTC: The vessel has sustained significant damage and has lost all propulsion. The vessel is surrounded by small craft and is under continuous attack.\n— Update 003 —\nIssued: 09 Jul 2025 0815 UTC\nUPDATE 003 - 9th JULY 0645 UTC: Search and rescue operations commenced overnight. 5 crew members have been rescued and searches continue for those remaining.\n— Update 004 —\nIssued: 09 Jul 2025 1600 UTC\nUPDATE 004 - 9th JULY 1600 UTC: UKMTO have been informed the vessel has sunk in position 1442N 04226E. Ongoing Search and Rescue operations are still ongoing.","tags":["bulk carrier","crew kidnapped","fatalities","filipino crew","houthi","red sea","rpg","sinking","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"Attacks on the Eternity C (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_the_Eternity_C"},{"title":"Four more rescued from Houthi-hit Eternity C in Red Sea, 11 still missing (Baird Maritime / Reuters)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/amp/story/security/incidents/piracy/four-more-rescued-from-houthi-hit-eternity-c-in-red-sea-11-still-missing"}]},{"id":"2025-026","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 026 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 026-25","UKMTO INCIDENT 026-25/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 026-25/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 026-25/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 026-25/004"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250706-ukmto_warning_incident_026-25-oshmg-uo.pdf?rev=3ba8c7a1c9c0499fa7e81d48a6029456","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250706-ukmto_warning_incident_026-25-update-001.pdf?rev=2d99509ab175442192367901ba27c132","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250706-ukmto_warning_incident_026-25-update-002-oshmg-uo.pdf?rev=bbd6b2f5a5e94d2d9fd983aae79d63fd","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250706-ukmto_warning_incident_026-25-update-003-oshmg-uo.pdf?rev=acba7e7d76e44fe4a0a1cf9919d3c3ce","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250706-ukmto_warning_incident_026-25-update-004.pdf?rev=d289e21a425f4f4c901d111923750530"],"incident_utc":"2025-07-06T11:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-07-06T12:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-07-06T20:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","RPG","Unknown projectile","Missile (unspecified)","UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Magic Seas","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":"9736169","owner_manager":"Stem Shipping (Greece), manager","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"51 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":51,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.199,"lon":42.33,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1247,"dist_bam_mi":132,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed – Houthis claimed the attack and released video of the ship being blown up and sinking"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Magic Seas attacked by small craft and projectiles off Hodeidah; later sank","summary":"The Liberia-flagged, Greek-managed bulk carrier Magic Seas (IMO 9736169), carrying iron and fertiliser from China to Turkey, was attacked 51 NM southwest of Hodeidah by multiple small craft firing small arms and RPGs and was then struck by projectiles, causing a fire and flooding. All 22 aboard abandoned ship and were rescued by the passing boxship Safeen Prism and landed in Djibouti. The Houthis claimed the attack and released video of the ship being blown up; the vessel sank on 7 July.","ukmto_text":"026-25 – ATTACK\nReport Date: 06 Jul 2025 | Report Time: 1125 UTC | Issue Date: 06 Jul 2025 | Source: Company Security Officer\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 51 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nThe vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades.\nArmed Security Team have returned fire and situation is ongoing.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nIssued: 06 Jul 2025 1453 UTC\nUpdate 001 1401UTC: Company Security Officer has confirmed the vessel has been struck by unknown projectiles resulting in a fire onboard. Situation is ongoing.\n— Update 002 —\nIssued: 06 Jul 2025 1615 UTC\nUpdate 002 1503 UTC: UKMTO has had confirmation from the Company Security Officer that the vessel is taking on water and crew are preparing to abandon ship. Current position 1553N 04142E.\n— Update 003 —\nIssued: 06 Jul 2025 1737 UTC\nUpdate 003 1553UTC: UKMTO has received confirmation from the Company Security Officer that all crew have now abandoned ship and are awaiting assistance. Current position of the vessel 1457N 04139E\n— Update 004 —\nIssued: 06 Jul 2025 2000 UTC\nUpdate 004 1900 UTC: UKMTO has received confirmation that the crew has been rescued by a passing merchant vessel, all crew are well and safe. Vessels in the area should exercise extreme caution whilst transiting the southern Red Sea, as vessel remains abandoned and unlit.","tags":["bulk carrier","crew abandoned ship","greek-managed","houthi","red sea","rpg","sinking","small arms"],"sources":[{"title":"Terror at the Gate of Tears: terrorist attack sinks the Magic Seas (Shipping Australia, 11 Jul 2025)","url":"https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/terror-at-the-gate-of-tears-terrorist-attack-sinks-the-magic-seas"},{"title":"Attacks on the Eternity C (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_the_Eternity_C"}]},{"id":"P-2025-024","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 024 (2025)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2025-06-16T21:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Other","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"26 NM north east of Fujairah, UAE","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":26,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.426,"lon":56.699,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":81,"dist_bam_mi":1239,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"UKMTO said there was no indication the collision resulted from hostile activity"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Two vessels collide 26 NM NE of Fujairah; UKMTO sees no hostile cause","summary":"At 2130 UTC on 16 June 2025 UKMTO received a report of a collision between two vessels about 26 NM north east of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman. UKMTO said there was no indication that the collision resulted from hostile activity linked to the ongoing regional conflict, though it came amid heavy GPS interference in the area. Further details were given in JMIC Information Note 116. UKMTO did not name the vessels.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["advisory","collision","fujairah","gnss interference","gulf of oman","israel-iran war 2025"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 14-20 Jun 2025","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250620_UKMTO_Summary_Report-20Jun25.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2025-023","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 023 (2025)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2025-06-16T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Electronic Interference","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY","reclassified":null,"weapons":["GNSS jamming/spoofing"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz (area-wide advisory)","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.5,"lon":57.0,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":83,"dist_bam_mi":1256,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Multiple vessels","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"UKMTO advisory on surge in GPS interference in Gulf of Oman and Hormuz","summary":"On 16 June 2025, during the Israel-Iran war, UKMTO issued an advisory after multiple reports of increasing electronic interference in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz. GPS interference in the Gulf of Oman was significantly affecting the AIS positions broadcast by ships. Vessels were told to transit with caution and keep reporting interference to UKMTO.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["advisory","ais","gnss interference","gulf of oman","israel-iran war 2025","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 14-20 Jun 2025","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250620_UKMTO_Summary_Report-20Jun25.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2025-022","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 022 (2025)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2025-06-11T12:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Advisory","ukmto_type":"ADVISORY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman (area-wide advisory)","ref_place":"Strait of Hormuz","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Strait of Hormuz","lat":26.57,"lon":56.4,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":0,"dist_bam_mi":1282,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"UKMTO warns of rising regional tension and possible military action in Gulf","summary":"At 1200 UTC on 11 June 2025, days before the Israel-Iran war began, UKMTO issued an advisory that it had been made aware of a significant increase in regional tensions that could lead to military activity affecting the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Ships were told to transit with extreme caution and report incidents or suspicious activity. Daily updates followed from 13 to 19 June under JMIC Advisory Note 008-25.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["advisory","arabian gulf","gulf of oman","israel-iran war 2025","regional tension","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 14-20 Jun 2025","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250620_UKMTO_Summary_Report-20Jun25.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2025-013","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 013 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 013-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250501-ukmto_warning_incident-013-25.pdf?rev=81a2195c62994b7db936db5a7ce3a00d"],"incident_utc":"2025-05-01T09:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-05-01T11:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-05-01T11:10:00Z","type":"Advisory","ukmto_type":"SECURITY NOTIFICATION","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Ras Isa anchorage, Yemen","ref_place":"Ras Isa","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.22,"lon":42.62,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1184,"dist_bam_mi":188,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Validated","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by UKMTO – orders from local authorities at Houthi-controlled port"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Vessels at Ras Isa anchorage denied departure, warning shots fired and ships boarded","summary":"UKMTO issued a security notification after multiple reports that vessels anchored at Ras Isa, Yemen, were refused permission to leave despite holding UNVIM clearance and were ordered to berth alongside. The orders were reportedly backed by threats of violence, including at least one case of warning shots and boardings by armed personnel. UKMTO warned that vessels calling at Houthi-controlled ports were likely to be held or prevented from leaving safely.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 013-25 – SECURITY NOTIFICATION\nIncident Date: 01 May 2025 | Incident Time: 0900 UTC | Source: Validated | Issued: 01 May 2025 1110 UTC\nUKMTO has received multiple reports regarding vessels anchored at RAS ISA, Yemen. Vessels have been denied permission to leave despite having UNVIM clearance (UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen).\nThese commands from local authorities have in some cases demanded that vessels proceed to berths alongside from their anchorage. These directions are reported to have been issued under threat of violence, with at least one incident of warning shots being fired, and other vessels boarded by armed personnel.\nThese reported incidents reinforce the threat to vessels visiting Houthi controlled ports that they are likely to be held or restricted from safely departing.","tags":["advisory","houthi","port detention","ras isa","red sea","unvim"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2025-009","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 009 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 009-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250415_ukmto_warning_incident-009-25.pdf?rev=79d6a0a4556643d8abc7f9e458a439e6"],"incident_utc":"2025-04-15T17:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-04-15T20:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-04-15T20:30:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"100 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":100,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.775,"lon":46.738,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1141,"dist_bam_mi":225,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none – identity of the armed persons not disclosed"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Merchant vessel followed for two hours by armed small craft, shots fired, east of Aden","summary":"A merchant vessel 100 NM east of Aden was followed for about two hours by armed persons in multiple small craft, with shots fired. The Master altered course towards the Yemeni coast and the craft left the area. All crew were safe and the vessel continued its voyage; the vessel was not named and no group was identified.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 009-25 – SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: 15 Apr 2025 | Incident Time: 1700 UTC | Source: Master | Issued: 15 Apr 2025 2030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports being followed by armed persons in multiple small craft for approximately 2 hours with shots being fired. The Master altered course towards the Yemeni coastline and the small craft subsequently left the vicinity. All crew are safe and well.\nThe vessel is proceeding to is next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed skiffs","gulf of aden","small arms","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"Gunmen in small boats fire at vessel off Yemen, investigation underway (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/gunmen-in-small-boats-fire-at-vessel-off-yemen-investigation-underway/"}]},{"id":"2025-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 001 (2025)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 001-25"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20250124_incident-001-25_suspicious-approach.pdf?rev=f63e1fa24e7e403fb876ca230a2fc379"],"incident_utc":"2025-01-24T03:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2025-01-24T04:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2025-01-24T04:00:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Laser"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"86 NM northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Ras Tanura","distance_nm":86,"bearing":"NE","area":"Persian Gulf","lat":27.648,"lon":51.303,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":322,"dist_bam_mi":1158,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"Suspected: UKMTO reported a small military craft repeatedly hailing the ship to turn toward Iranian territorial waters; no formal attribution"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Military craft lasers bridge and orders ship toward Iranian waters in the Gulf","summary":"A merchant vessel 86 NM northeast of Ras Tanura reported being approached by a small military craft that shone a green laser at the bridge and repeatedly hailed the ship to turn to port toward Iranian territorial waters. No boarding or damage was reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 001-25 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n24 Jan 2025 0300 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Jan 2025 0400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 86 NM northeast of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.\nThe Master reports vessel approached by a small military craft and is flashing a green laser light towards the bridge. The small military craft keeps hailing vessel to turn to port towards Iranian territorial waters.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["harassment","iran","laser","military craft","persian gulf","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-137","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 137 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 137"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241206-ukmto_warning_security_notification_incident_137.pdf?rev=f06a10c6ff5b439593afe70d28b705b2"],"incident_utc":"2024-12-05T04:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-12-06T14:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-12-06T14:00:00Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"SECURITY NOTIFICATION","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":"ISA Star","type":"Cargo ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"105 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (drifting at 15°55'N 041°22'E at 0854 UTC)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":105,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.917,"lon":41.367,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1214,"dist_bam_mi":267,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Vessel reported leaking oil (Wikipedia).","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"Disputed: Djibouti maritime authorities said the ship was attacked; Western agencies said it suffered an internal problem; the Houthis did not claim it"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Cargo ship ISA Star listing and adrift, crew evacuated to Djibouti","summary":"A military source reported a merchant vessel listing astern and drifting not under command near 15°55'N 041°22'E, about 105 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, posing a hazard to shipping; coalition forces evacuated the crew to Djibouti. Wikipedia identifies the ship as the Panama-flagged cargo ship ISA Star, whose crew were taken off by the French frigate Languedoc under Operation Aspides. Djibouti's authorities described an attack, but Western agencies attributed it to an internal problem and the Houthis made no claim.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 137 - SECURITY NOTIFICATION\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n05 Dec 2024 0430 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 06 Dec 2024 1400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in position, 105 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nA Military Source reports that a Merchant Vessel is listing astern and is a hazard to shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb. The vessel is drifting in position (0854 UTC) 1555N 04122E and is not under command.\nThe crew have been evacuated by coalition forces to Djibouti.\nAuthorities are investigating and further updates to follow.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["aspides","cargo ship","crew evacuated","hazard to navigation","listing","oil leak","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-136","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 136 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 136"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241201-ukmto-incident-136-warning-attack.pdf?rev=5fd4e3c788e24bfdbc77be74e91a2c47"],"incident_utc":"2024-12-01T09:32:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-12-01T11:29:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-12-01T11:29:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"80 NM south of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":80,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.448,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1280,"dist_bam_mi":136,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None stated by UKMTO; occurred during the Houthi campaign"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Attack reported against vessel 80 NM south of Aden","summary":"UKMTO issued an attack warning for an incident reported by a vessel's Master 80 NM south of Aden. No further details or updates were published and the vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 136 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Dec 2024 0932 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Dec 2024 1115 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 80 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["attack","gulf of aden"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-135","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 135 (2024)","warning_refs":["20241121-UKMTO_WARNING_INCIDENT_135"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241121-ukmto_warning_incident_135.pdf?rev=33ede89dc5b24f2e866c34067e0631d5"],"incident_utc":"2024-11-21T03:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-11-21T09:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-11-21T09:45:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Yacht","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"74 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":74,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.907,"lon":44.139,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1289,"dist_bam_mi":69,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Up to 12 small craft follow yacht 74 NM southwest of Aden","summary":"The Master of a yacht reported that up to 12 small craft followed it for about two hours 74 NM southwest of Aden, and one closed to within 1 NM despite evasive manoeuvres. All crew were safe and the yacht continued its passage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 135 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Nov 2024 0330 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Nov 2024 0945 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 74 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen.\nA Master of a yacht has reported that over the course of 2 hours, up to 12 small craft followed their passage. Despite deploying evasive manoeuvres, one small craft approached within 1NM. All crew are safe and vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","small craft","suspicious approach","yacht"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-134","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 134 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 134","UKMTO INCIDENT 134/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 134/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241117-ukmto_warning_incident_134-1.pdf?rev=57736fa9da5748f1b267ff7723741a4a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241117-ukmto_warning_incident_134-update-001.pdf?rev=b9cbfb517a6f4aed85331949f498f0b7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241118-ukmto_warning_incident_134-update-002.pdf?rev=6373693650e94412a1aacb9584143cc3"],"incident_utc":"2024-11-17T16:13:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-11-17T17:55:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-11-18T10:50:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Anadolu S","type":"Dry cargo ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Turkish-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"25 NM west of Al Mukha, Yemen (second missile on 18 Nov: 60 NM southeast of Aden)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":25,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.32,"lon":42.812,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1270,"dist_bam_mi":64,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who said they hit the ship with ballistic and naval missiles"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missiles splash near cargo ship off Al Mukha and again southeast of Aden","summary":"A missile splashed close to a merchant vessel 25 NM west of Al Mukha; the next morning a second missile landed near the same ship 60 NM southeast of Aden as it continued into the Gulf of Aden. The vessel and crew were safe both times. The ship is probably the Panama-flagged, Turkish-owned dry cargo ship Anadolu S, which Wikipedia lists (dated 19 Nov 2024) as targeted with two missiles landing near it and which the Houthis claimed to have hit; no source explicitly ties this UKMTO report to that ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 134 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n17 Nov 2024 1613 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 17 Nov 2024 1755 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM west of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 134 – ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n17 Nov 2024 1613 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 17 Nov 2024 1835 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM west of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer reports a missile splashed in close proximity to the vessel. The vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 134 – ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n17 Nov 2024 1613 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 18 Nov 2024 1050 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM west of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer reports a missile splashed in close proximity to the vessel. The vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to its next port of call.\nUpdate 002: 18th November 2024 at 0958 UTC, 60 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen the Master reports a missile splashed in close proximity to the vessel. The vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["cargo ship","gulf of aden","houthi","missile","near miss","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-133","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 133 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 133"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241112-ukmto_warning_incident_133.pdf?rev=fd740542a27d4539ae3a9336fcda6a85"],"incident_utc":"2024-11-12T00:01:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-11-12T09:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-11-12T09:15:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.974,"lon":42.1,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1269,"dist_bam_mi":129,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None stated by UKMTO; occurred during the Houthi campaign"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Multiple explosions reported near merchant ship 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Master of a merchant vessel reported multiple explosions in the vicinity of the ship 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah shortly after midnight. No damage was reported, all crew were safe and the vessel continued to its next port. UKMTO did not name the vessel.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 133 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Nov 2024 0001 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Nov 2024 0915 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nThe Master reports multiple explosions in the vicinity of the vessel. No damage reported all crew safe and well. Vessel is transiting to the next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","near miss","red sea"],"sources":[]},{"id":"P-2024-132","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 132 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-11-09T18:07:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"IRREGULAR ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":"S Line","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Panama","imo":"1080978","owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"Approximately 57 NM south west of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":57,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.108,"lon":44.343,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1269,"dist_bam_mi":72,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"caller claimed on VHF to be a Yemeni authority; UKMTO made no attribution"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"VHF caller claiming Yemeni authority warns bulker not to transit Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"At 1807 UTC on 9 November 2024 the Panama-flagged bulk carrier S Line, about 57 NM south west of Aden, was hailed several times on VHF by an entity claiming to be a Yemeni authority, which warned that she would be targeted if she transited north through the Bab el-Mandeb. The ship switched off AIS and waited for company guidance before continuing to her next port of call. No further incident was reported.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["ais off","bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","gulf of aden","irregular activity","vhf threat"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 09-15 Nov 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241115_UKMTO_Summary_Report-15Nov24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2024-131","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 131 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-11-07T04:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Liquid Sky","type":"Motor yacht","flag":null,"imo":"9794238","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Approximately 53 NM south west of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":53,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.155,"lon":44.392,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1265,"dist_bam_mi":74,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Nine to 15 small craft with armed men approach yacht Liquid Sky SW of Aden","summary":"At 0445 UTC on 7 November 2024 the master of the motor yacht Liquid Sky reported being approached to within three cables by between nine and 15 small craft carrying armed personnel about 53 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. All crew were safe and the yacht continued to her next port of call without further incident. UKMTO issued the alert after the event; its 2-8 November weekly summary recorded no alerts.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["armed personnel","gulf of aden","small craft","suspicious approach","yacht"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 09-15 Nov 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241115_UKMTO_Summary_Report-15Nov24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-129","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 129 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 129","UKMTO INCIDENT 129/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 129/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 129/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241028-incident-129-warning---attack.pdf?rev=096b269e60454b778077dbd2e8bfc245","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241028-incident-129-warning---attack---update--001.pdf?rev=76dd595306d446f5a3006f239c668d91","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241028-incident-129-warning---attack---update-002.pdf?rev=b67ee1854f7543e6a2119afc21e43575","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241028-incident-129-warning---attack---update-003.pdf?rev=391df1b05c4845369c323c55019ae81e"],"incident_utc":"2024-10-28T14:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-10-28T16:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-10-28T18:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Motaro","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"25 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":25,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.904,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1272,"dist_bam_mi":24,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed to Houthi weapons by Wikipedia; no formal claim confirmed in sources consulted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Three explosions near bulk carrier Motaro 25 NM south of Al Mukha","summary":"The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Motaro reported three explosions in close proximity over about two hours 25 NM south of Al Mukha. The ship and crew were unharmed and it continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 129 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Oct 2024 1435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Oct 2024 1500 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 129 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Oct 2024 1435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Oct 2024 1540 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe vessel and all crew are reported as safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 129 – ATTACK – UPDATE - 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Oct 2024 1435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Oct 2024 1610 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 002: At 1503 UTC The Master of a merchant vessel reports a second explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe vessel and all crew are reported as safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 129 – ATTACK – UPDATE – 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Oct 2024 1435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Oct 2024 1750 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 25 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 002: At 1503 UTC The Master of a merchant vessel reports a second explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 003: At 1637 UTC The Master of a merchant vessel reports a third explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe vessel and all crew are reported as safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","explosion","houthi","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"P-2024-128","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 128 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-10-23T02:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Huan Hang 99","type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":"9646651","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 48 NM south of Aden, Yemen (12°03'08\"N 044°46'34\"E)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":48,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.0522,"lon":44.7761,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1255,"dist_bam_mi":100,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Five small craft approach Huan Hang 99 south of Aden; guards fire warning shots","summary":"In a time-late report, UKMTO was told that at 0250 UTC on 23 October 2024 five small craft approached the merchant vessel Huan Hang 99 about 48 NM south of Aden, Yemen. One craft came within three cables of the starboard side; the armed security team fired warning shots and the craft left the area. It was dark and the master could give no further details of the boats. The ship and crew were safe and continued to the next port.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["armed security team","gulf of aden","small craft","suspicious approach","time-late report","warning shots"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 19-25 Oct 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_UKMTO_Summary_Report-25Oct24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-127","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 127 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 127","UKMTO INCIDENT 127/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 127/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 127/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241010-ukmto_warning_incident_127.pdf?rev=43ca9bf3e8374d3ba6a5567d635032d3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241010-ukmto_warning_incident_127-update-001.pdf?rev=009b891a7cf443eca450d2ef95c68b02","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241010-ukmto_warning_incident_127-update-002.pdf?rev=0eba8d5b1f1d46bc810b1bab0f55daf6","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_127-update-003.pdf?rev=375ddfd734be43f991381353ee97007a"],"incident_utc":"2024-10-10T00:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-10-10T01:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-10-10T08:03:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Olympic Spirit","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM southwest of Al Hudayah [Al Hudaydah], Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.974,"lon":42.1,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1269,"dist_bam_mi":129,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (who said they fired 11 ballistic missiles and 2 drones)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Projectile hits tanker Olympic Spirit 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Liberia-flagged tanker Olympic Spirit was hit by an unknown projectile 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, causing minor damage but no fire or casualties; three further projectiles exploded close to the ship over the following hours. The crew were safe and the ship continued. The Houthis claimed to have fired 11 ballistic missiles and two drones at it.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 127 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Oct 2024 0010 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Oct 2024 0100 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 127 - ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Oct 2024 0010 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Oct 2024 0200 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 070 NM southwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of the vessel reports being hit by unknown projectile and the vessel has sustained damage, no fires or casualties reported.\nThe crew are reported safe and the vessel proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 127 - ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Oct 2024 0010 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Oct 2024 0515 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 070 NM southwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 002: The Master of the vessel reports 2 more projectiles exploded in close proximity to vessel.\nThe crew are reported safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 127 - ATTACK UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Oct 2024 0010 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Oct 2024 0803 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 070 NM southwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 003: The Master of the vessel reports a further unknown projectile exploding in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe crew are reported safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","houthi","projectile","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-125","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 125 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 125","UKMTO INCIDENT 125/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/ukmto-warning-incident-125.pdf?rev=22f1c8720ec24f059a4ee013df09e3fa","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_125-update-001.pdf?rev=9c56ff1df031420c9573ec2e8c34dc4b"],"incident_utc":"2024-10-01T04:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-10-01T04:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-10-01T07:54:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Minoan Courage","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"97 NM northwest of Al Hudayah [Al Hudaydah], Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":97,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.939,"lon":41.762,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1193,"dist_bam_mi":255,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Merchant Vessel","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Not claimed; the Combined Maritime Forces assessed the strike as an unintended hit during the Houthi attack on Cordelia Moon"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile damages bulk carrier Minoan Courage 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The bulk carrier Minoan Courage was hit by a missile 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, the same morning the nearby tanker Cordelia Moon was attacked (UKMTO Incident 124). The ship sustained damage and all crew were safe. The Houthis did not claim it, and the Combined Maritime Forces concluded the strike was unintentional.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 125 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0415 UTC\nSource: Merchant Vessel\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0550 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM northwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 125 - ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0415 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0754 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM northwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master has reported the vessel was attacked by a missile. The vessel has sustained damage. All crew are reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","houthi","missile","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-124","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 124 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 124","UKMTO INCIDENT 124/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 124/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 124/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_124.pdf?rev=bfe409cb9fba42d1aa8f58f0d0ad791f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_124-update-001.pdf?rev=79020c482f234842b78e47f18353ceee","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_124-update-002.pdf?rev=e8c79305b0684765a026fe9cc1ea2dad","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20241001-ukmto_warning_incident_124-update-003.pdf?rev=c3960606a6fd4f4aae782b30fa6a727c"],"incident_utc":"2024-10-01T01:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-10-01T01:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-10-01T08:27:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)","USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Cordelia Moon","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"64 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":64,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.552,"lon":42.168,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1191,"dist_bam_mi":220,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed to the Houthis (Wikipedia list of Houthi attacks); no formal claim confirmed in sources consulted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone boat punctures ballast tank of tanker Cordelia Moon off Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Panama-flagged oil tanker Cordelia Moon reported four splashes close by 64 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, then at 0500 UTC was hit by an uncrewed surface vessel that punctured its No. 6 port ballast tank. The crew were safe and the tanker continued its voyage. Wikipedia reports the ship was first targeted with missiles from a remotely piloted boat.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 124 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0140 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0250 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 124 - ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0140 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0425 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports 4 splashes sighted in close proximity to the vessel. All crew are safe and the vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 124 - ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0140 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0612 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports 4 splashes sighted in close proximity to the vessel. All crew are safe and the vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nUpdate 002: At 0500 UTC The Master reports the vessel has been hit by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel. Number 6 port ballast tank has been punctured.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 124 - ATTACK - UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n01 Oct 2024 0140 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Oct 2024 0829 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports 4 splashes sighted in close proximity to the vessel. All crew are safe and the vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nUpdate 002: At 0500 UTC The Master reports the vessel has been hit by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel. Number 6 port ballast tank has been punctured.\nUpdate 003: The Master reports that the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone boat","houthi","missile","red sea","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-123","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 123 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 123","UKMTO INCIDENT 123/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240920-incident-123-warning---suspicious-approach.pdf?rev=b79402de87934fbba2563cae99a80627","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240920-incident-123-warning---suspicious-approach-update-001.pdf?rev=55b683303d5a4989a05bcadab5e573e8"],"incident_utc":"2024-09-20T12:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-09-20T12:25:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-09-20T14:15:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen (USV sighted at 12°33'N 043°28'E)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":45,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.55,"lon":43.467,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1281,"dist_bam_mi":6,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None stated; USVs in this area were being used by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Erratic drone boat approaches merchant ship 45 NM south of Al Mukha","summary":"A merchant vessel reported a blue-and-white uncrewed surface vessel approaching to 0.5 NM and behaving erratically 45 NM south of Al Mukha before it moved away. The vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 123 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n20 Sep 2024 1225 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 20 Sep 2024 1400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 123 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n20 Sep 2024 1225 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 20 Sep 2024 1415 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master reports sighting an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) with blue and white hull at 0.5NM in position 12 33N 043 28E, USV described as behaving erratically before departing vessel.\nMaster reports vessel and all crew as safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","suspicious approach","usv"],"sources":[]},{"id":"P-2024-121","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 121 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-09-06T05:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 60 NM south west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (14°19'N 042°05'E)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.3167,"lon":42.0833,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1253,"dist_bam_mi":148,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"CSO","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Skiff with three aboard approaches ship to 400 m, 60 NM SW of Hodeidah","summary":"In a time-late report, the Company Security Officer told UKMTO that at 0500 UTC on 6 September 2024 a small blue-and-white skiff approached a merchant vessel from the east about 60 NM south west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The skiff carried three persons, one navigating and two watching through binoculars, and closed to 400 metres. The ship's armed security team displayed their weapons and the skiff changed direction. Authorities were investigating.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["armed security team","red sea","skiff","suspicious approach","time-late report","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 07-13 Sep 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240913_UKMTO_Summary_Report-13Sep24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2024-120","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 120 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-09-04T11:12:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Advisory","ukmto_type":"SECURITY NOTIFICATION","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":"Jolly Giada","type":null,"flag":null,"imo":"9484522","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"18°07'08\"N 040°12'36\"E, central/southern Red Sea","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":18.1189,"lon":40.21,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1186,"dist_bam_mi":437,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Caller impersonating UKMTO asks Red Sea ships to switch on AIS","summary":"On 4 September 2024 at 1112 UTC the vessel Jolly Giada reported that an entity claiming to be UKMTO was calling ships in the Red Sea, asking them to switch on AIS and report their positions. UKMTO issued a security notification advising masters to verify any such calls using BMP5 and chart Q6099 or directly with UKMTO watchkeepers, and to report suspicious activity. UKMTO did not attribute the calls.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["ais","impersonation","red sea","security notification","vhf"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 31 Aug-06 Sep 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240906_UKMTO_Summary_Report-06Sep24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-119","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 119 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 119","UKMTO INCIDENT 119/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240902-ukmto-warning-incident-119.pdf?rev=c0b792878b7e493bbaca370fa698f350","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240902-ukmto-warning-incident-119-update-001.pdf?rev=f62d59ac3d1f4ee899822ddb17d17598"],"incident_utc":"2024-09-02T06:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-09-02T06:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-09-02T07:03:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Amjad","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Bahri (manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"58 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":58,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":41.951,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1237,"dist_bam_mi":180,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (Houthi UAV); manager Bahri denied the ship was targeted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone strikes Saudi tanker Amjad 58 NM west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker Amjad was struck by an uncrewed aerial system in the forward centre cargo tank area 58 NM west of Al Hudaydah. The master reported minimal damage and no casualties, and the ship continued without assistance. US CENTCOM identified the ship; its manager Bahri denied it had been targeted.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 119 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n02 Sep 2024 0630 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 02 Sep 2024 0720 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 58 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 119 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n02 Sep 2024 0630 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 02 Sep 2024 0803 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 58 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports that the vessel was hit by an Uncrewed Aerial System. There are no casualties onboard and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone","houthi","red sea","saudi-flagged","tanker","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 4 Sep 2024 (covers 7 Aug–4 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151433"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 18 Sep 2024 (covers 21 Aug–18 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/154624"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-118","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 118 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 118","UKMTO INCIDENT 118/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240902-ukmto-warning-incident-118.pdf?rev=654fa6c90f6342b4b0abaafbbd312f31","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240902-ukmto-warning-incident-118-update-001.pdf?rev=53cf24000d634b6eb358e854608d3890"],"incident_utc":"2024-09-02T01:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-09-02T00:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-09-02T00:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Blue Lagoon I","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM northwest of Saleef, Yemen","ref_place":"Saleef","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.133,"lon":41.822,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1181,"dist_bam_mi":266,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed to Houthi ballistic missiles in the Wikipedia list of Houthi attacks; no formal claim confirmed in sources consulted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two ballistic missiles hit tanker Blue Lagoon I northwest of Saleef","summary":"The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker Blue Lagoon I was hit by two ballistic missiles 70 NM northwest of Saleef, on the port quarter and port side, and a third landed 50 m astern. Damage control was carried out, there were no casualties and the tanker continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 118 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n02 Sep 2024 0130 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 02 Sep 2024 0230 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM northwest of Saleef, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 118 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n02 Sep 2024 0130 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 02 Sep 2024 0410 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM northwest of Saleef, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports that the vessel was hit by 2 unknown projectiles. Damage control is underway, the Master reports a third explosion in close proximity to the vessel. There are no casualties onboard and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO","tags":["ballistic missile","houthi","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 4 Sep 2024 (covers 7 Aug–4 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151433"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 18 Sep 2024 (covers 21 Aug–18 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/154624"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-117","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 117 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 117","UKMTO INCIDENT 117/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240830-ukmto-incident-117-warning-attack.pdf?rev=4b52d57c794346f7ae235683567fbced","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20240830-ukmto-incident-117-warning-attack--update-001.pdf?rev=95c684e77929433ea70ee8229a02a48f"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-30T17:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-30T18:35:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-30T20:05:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Groton","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"130 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":130,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.771,"lon":47.25,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1123,"dist_bam_mi":260,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected: same vessel previously attacked and claimed by the Houthis (Incidents 104–105)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles miss container ship Groton 130 NM east of Aden","summary":"The Liberia-flagged container ship Groton, already hit on 3 Aug, was targeted again 130 NM east of Aden; two ballistic missiles landed in the water, one 50 m off the port bow and one off the stern. The ship was not hit and all crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 117 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n30 Aug 2024 1700 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 30 Aug 2024 1935 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 130 NM EAST of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 117 – ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n30 Aug 2024 1700 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer and Master.\nIssued: 30 Aug 2024 2105 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report an incident 130 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The CSO of a vessel reports 2 missiles exploding in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe Master reports all crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call.\nInvestigations are ongoing.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","container ship","gulf of aden","houthi","near miss","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 4 Sep 2024 (covers 7 Aug–4 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151433"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 18 Sep 2024 (covers 21 Aug–18 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/154624"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-114","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 114 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 114","UKMTO INCIDENT 114/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240826-incident-114-warning---sighting.pdf?rev=dc33b067dce149bc996ae3817f1e35a2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240826-incident-114-warning---sighting--update-001.pdf?rev=f7138390550646a8810799ccff49d2d6"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-26T12:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-26T14:30:16Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-26T15:47:08Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SIGHTING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Caroline Bezengi","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Palau","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"61 NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen (USV sighted at 12°27'N 043°43'E)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":61,"bearing":"SE","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.45,"lon":43.717,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1276,"dist_bam_mi":24,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None stated; USVs in this area were being used by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker reports drone boat and two small boats near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"The Palau-flagged crude oil tanker Caroline Bezengi reported sighting an uncrewed surface vessel about 1 NM away, moving at 8 knots, 61 NM southeast of Al Mukha, with two other small boats about 2 NM north of it. No attack was reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 114 - SIGHTING\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n26 Aug 2024 1230 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Aug 2024 1428 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 61 NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 114 – SIGHTING UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n26 Aug 2024 1230 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Aug 2024 1545 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 61 NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master reports sighting an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at 1NM in position 1227N 04343E, speed 8KTS. The Master also reports 2 other small boats, approximately 2NM north of the USV.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","sighting","small craft","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Aug 2024 (covers 31 Jul–28 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151256"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 4 Sep 2024 (covers 7 Aug–4 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151433"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 18 Sep 2024 (covers 21 Aug–18 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/154624"}]},{"id":"P-2024-112","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 112 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-08-22T10:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SIGHTING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","USV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 87 NM west of Saleef, Yemen (15°37'N 041°12'E)","ref_place":"Saleef","distance_nm":87,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.6167,"lon":41.2,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":255,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Three small boats and a USV sighted 87 NM west of Saleef","summary":"At 1000 UTC on 22 August 2024 UKMTO received a report of three small boats, two of them crewed by two to three persons each, together with one uncrewed surface vessel (USV) acting suspiciously about 87 NM west of Saleef, Yemen. The sighting came a day after the attack that disabled the tanker Sounion about 50 NM to the south-east. Authorities were investigating; no attack was reported.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["red sea","sighting","small boats","usv","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 17-23 Aug 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240823_UKMTO_Summary_Report-23Aug24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-111","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 111 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 111","UKMTO INCIDENT 111/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 111/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 111/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-111-warning---attack.pdf?rev=7a705c9f19aa4deaab3508caaca40771","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-111-warning---attack-update-001.pdf?rev=8f96b898086b472f80b8eaa656534d5b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-111-warning---attack-update-002.pdf?rev=bd41ee8a2a8f4911b0f1694452fe44d7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240822-incident-111-warning---attack-update-003.pdf?rev=67e82766a0174c63af5b8358503ee66e"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-21T11:44:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-21T13:38:50Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-22T10:32:21Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)","USV"],"vessel":{"name":"SW North Wind I","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"57 NM south of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":57,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.831,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1258,"dist_bam_mi":122,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier SW North Wind I rammed by drone boat after string of near misses","summary":"The Panama-flagged bulk carrier SW North Wind I reported two explosions in the water close by 57 NM south of Aden, followed by three more over the next hours as it headed toward the Bab el-Mandeb. On 22 Aug an uncrewed surface vessel struck its port beam and the security team fired on a second USV, which exploded; both caused minor damage. All crew were safe and the ship continued. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 111 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 1144 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Aug 2024 1325 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports two explosions in the water in close proximity to the vessel. The crew are reported safe and vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 111 - ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 1144 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Aug 2024 1530 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports two explosions in the water in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports a third explosion in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported, the crew are safe and vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 111 - ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 1144 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 22 Aug 2024 0120 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports two explosions in the water in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports a third explosion in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported, the crew are safe and vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports a further two explosions in close proximity to the vessel.\nNo damage reported, the crew are safe and well and vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 111 - ATTACK UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 1144 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 22 Aug 2024 1030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM south of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master reports two explosions in the water in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports a third explosion in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports a further two explosions in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported.\nUpdate 003: The Master reports the vessel had an explosion in close proximity from an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), causing minor Damage. Vessel and crew reported safe. Proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","drone boat","explosion","gulf of aden","houthi","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Aug 2024 (covers 24 Jul–21 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150772"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Aug 2024 (covers 31 Jul–28 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151256"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-110","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 110 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 110","UKMTO INCIDENT 110/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 110/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 110/004","UKMTO INCIDENT 110/005"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-110-warning---attack.pdf?rev=55afdf8287404946b76fa2743f93956a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-110-warning---attack.pdf?rev=359d0c8f899c48b5b392597d1fb35315","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240821-incident-110-warning---attack---update-001.pdf?rev=165a1001b66a4704811b38b9f7eeef5e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240822-incident-110-warning---attack---update-003.pdf?rev=d949a66400a542af8af071a783fe16e7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240823-incident-110-warning---attack---update-004.pdf?rev=646d3feca4b74b9282a0626c6dde8a63","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240828-incident-110-warning---attack---update-005.pdf?rev=566ac319cebb48f697e36e3fe136fb79"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-21T02:57:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-21T04:39:15Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-28T13:17:06Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms","Unknown projectile","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Sounion","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Greece","imo":"9312145","owner_manager":"Delta Tankers (Greece)","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"77 NM west of Al Hudayah [Al Hudaydah], Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":77,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.796,"lon":41.624,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1253,"dist_bam_mi":193,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Laden with about 150,000 t of crude oil; fires burned for about three weeks and a major spill was feared (Operation Aspides warned of a significant environmental threat). The tanker was towed clear from 14–16 Sep 2024 and its cargo later removed.","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who later released video of fighters boarding the ship and detonating explosives"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Sounion disabled, abandoned and later set ablaze by Houthi boarding team","summary":"The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion (IMO 9312145), carrying about 150,000 t of crude from Basrah to Greece, was approached by two skiffs 77 NM west of Al Hudaydah and exchanged small arms fire, then was hit by three projectiles that caused a fire and loss of engine power. Its 25 crew and four security personnel were rescued on 22 Aug by the French frigate Chevalier Paul under EU Operation Aspides and taken to Djibouti. Houthi fighters then boarded and set off explosives, leaving the ship burning for weeks and raising fears of a major oil spill; it was towed clear from 14–16 Sep and its cargo was later offloaded safely.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 110 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 0257 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Aug 2024 0440 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 77 NM west of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 110 - ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 0257 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Aug 2024 0740 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 77 NM west of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reported at 0257 UTC that the vessel was approached by two small craft.\nThe first craft had 3 - 5 persons onboard, while the second had approximately 10. The two small craft hailed the merchant vessel, leading to a brief exchange of small arms fire. The distance between the small craft and the merchant vessel subsequently increased to 2NM. Subsequently at 0500 UTC the Master reported that the merchant vessel had been struck by two unidentified projectiles before being hit by a third projectile. The vessel reports being not under command. No casualties reported.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 110 – ATTACK UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 0257 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 22 Aug 2024 1610 UTC\nUpdate 003: UKMTO have received report: the vessel is now at anchor and all crew have been evacuated.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 004 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 110 – ATTACK UPDATE 004\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 0257 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 23 Aug 2024 1535 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 77 NM west of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reported at 0257 UTC that the vessel was approached by two small craft. The first craft had 3 - 5 persons onboard, while the second had approximately 10. The two small craft hailed the merchant vessel, leading to a brief exchange of small arms fire. The distance between the small craft and the merchant vessel, subsequently increased to 2NM. At 0500 UTC the Master reported that the merchant vessel had been struck by two unidentified projectiles.\nUpdate 002: 0549 UTC The Master reported a further attack by an unknown projectile. There is a fire onboard and the vessel has lost engine power. The vessel is drifting and not under command. The Master also reports a small craft acting suspiciously in the vicinity.\nUpdate 003: UKMTO have received report: the vessel is now at anchor and all crew have been evacuated.\nUpdate 004: UKMTO have received a report that three fires have been observed on vessel. The vessel appears to be drifting.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 005 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 110 – ATTACK UPDATE 005\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Aug 2024 0257 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Aug 2024 1305 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 77 NM west of Al Hudayah, Yemen.\nUpdate 005: UKMTO has received reports from a passing merchant vessel, that MT SOUNION (IMO: 9312145) remains afloat, but believed to be drifting in position 1500 N 04139E at 0740 UTC.\nAny questions, please contact UKMTO.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nImage received from passing merchant vessel.","tags":["aspides","boarding","crew evacuated","crude oil","environmental risk","explosives","fire","houthi","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Aug 2024 (covers 24 Jul–21 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150772"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Aug 2024 (covers 31 Jul–28 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151256"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 4 Sep 2024 (covers 7 Aug–4 Sep 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/151433"},{"title":"Wikipedia – MT Sounion","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MT_Sounion"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"P-2024-109","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 109 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-08-15T11:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SIGHTING (ADVISORY)","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Coastal freighter","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 95 NM north east of Massawa, Eritrea","ref_place":"Massawa","distance_nm":95,"bearing":"NE","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.726,"lon":40.618,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1219,"dist_bam_mi":340,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Time-late report","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Eritrean Navy (self-identified)","basis":"craft identified itself as Eritrean Navy, per UKMTO"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Armed small boat seen near coastal freighter 95 NM NE of Massawa","summary":"UKMTO received a time-late report of a sighting at 1110 UTC on 15 August 2024 about 95 NM north east of Massawa, Eritrea. A small boat with armed persons on board was seen operating close to a small coastal freighter. The craft identified itself as Eritrean Navy. No damage or casualties were reported.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["armed small boat","eritrea","red sea","sighting","time-late report"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 10-16 Aug 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240816_UKMTO_Summary_Report-16Aug24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-108","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 108 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 108","UKMTO INCIDENT 108/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240813-incident-108-warning---attack.pdf?rev=32ecb85e1c6f4f56851eae53a16e52dd","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240813-incident-108-warning---attack---update-001.pdf?rev=276d2b5414704b8c86f303bc8f9f5e6b"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-13T01:03:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-13T03:03:45Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-13T04:29:45Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"On Phoenix","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":97,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.939,"lon":41.762,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1193,"dist_bam_mi":255,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected (likely Houthi weapons per Wikipedia); no claim found"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Explosion near tanker On Phoenix 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker On Phoenix reported an explosion about 0.1 NM off its port quarter 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah. The ship was not hit, had no damage and the crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 108 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Aug 2024 0103 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Aug 2024 0300 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 108 UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Aug 2024 0103 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Aug 2024 0340 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel. The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","houthi","near miss","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Aug 2024 (covers 17 Jul–14 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150468"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Aug 2024 (covers 24 Jul–21 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150772"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-107","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 107 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 107","UKMTO INCIDENT 107/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 107/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 107/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240812-incident-107-warning---attack.pdf?rev=9c3dcc2a91664150aff3ddc90feaac5f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240812-incident-107-warning---attack---update-001.pdf?rev=aae8a86a675143c7918343b8e023abc0","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240812-incident-107-warning---attack---update-002.pdf?rev=9f4d5add5cdd404aa308020fafb8c5e1","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240812-incident-107-warning---attack---update-003.pdf?rev=d0a350e7d1de4866be86a672d9bc5e45"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-12T22:44:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-12T23:42:27Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-13T07:47:36Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Explosion (unknown cause)","USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Delta Atlantica","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"63 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":63,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.057,"lon":42.185,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1261,"dist_bam_mi":130,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected: USV and skiff tactics consistent with Houthi operations; no claim found in sources consulted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Delta Atlantica targeted by explosions and drone boat off Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Delta Atlantica was targeted repeatedly overnight while northbound off Al Hudaydah: two explosions 0.3 NM off the port beam after a skiff approached flashing lights, a second suspicious skiff, an explosion near the bow, and finally an uncrewed surface vessel that collided with the ship without detonating and was disabled by the armed security team. The vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 107 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Aug 2024 2244 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Aug 2024 2325 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 63 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 107 UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Aug 2024 2244 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Aug 2024 2350 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 63 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an explosion a distance from the vessel. The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 107 UPDATE 002 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Aug 2024 2244 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Aug 2024 0405 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 63 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an explosion a distance from the vessel.\nUpdate 002:\nThe Master reports that at 0140 UTC, a small craft was observed in the vicinity acting suspiciously and flashing lights towards the vessel. At 0313 UTC, the Master further reported a second explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 107 UPDATE 003 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Aug 2024 2244 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Aug 2024 0710 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 63 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an explosion a distance from the vessel.\nUpdate 002:\nThe Master reports that at 0140 UTC, a small craft was observed in the vicinity acting suspiciously and flashing lights towards the vessel. At 0313 UTC, the Master further reported a second explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 003:\nThe Master reports that at 0405 UTC, the vessel was attacked by an Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), which was successfully disabled. The vessel and crew are reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","houthi","red sea","small craft","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Aug 2024 (covers 17 Jul–14 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150468"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Aug 2024 (covers 24 Jul–21 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150772"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-106","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 106 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 106","UKMTO INCIDENT 106/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 106/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 106/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240808-ukmto-incident-106-warning-attack.pdf?rev=e53ab967ff984432bd90b728fa2565c2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto-incident-106-warning-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=8e6ae190d01d4654b6569afe3a6b6b51","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240809-ukmto-incident-106-warning-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=54a8812dbe0f49789a9c2bf7960cc16d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240809-ukmto-incident-106-warning-attack-update-003.pdf?rev=1f57d3dec1044ff4aabc7206cc7d4d58"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-08T14:03:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-08T16:35:01Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-09T07:42:17Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","RPG","Missile (unspecified)","USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Delta Blue","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":45,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.571,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1290,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected: attack pattern (small craft, USV, missiles) consistent with Houthi operations; no claim found in sources consulted"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Delta Blue survives RPG, missile and drone-boat attacks near Al Mukha","summary":"The Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Delta Blue was attacked four times over about 16 hours while transiting north from the Bab el-Mandeb. Two small craft fired an RPG that exploded 100 m astern 45 NM south of Al Mukha; a missile then landed about 50 m astern causing minor damage; the security team destroyed an uncrewed surface vessel at a distance; and a further missile splashed close by. All crew were safe and the tanker continued.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 106 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 Aug 2024 1403 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 08 Aug 2024 1620 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 106 UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 Aug 2024 1403 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 08 Aug 2024 1700 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an attack by an RPG exploding in close proximity to the vessel from two small craft, white and black in colour, each with four persons on board. The persons on board the small craft are reported to be wearing white and yellow raincoats. The vessel and crew are reported to be safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 106 UPDATE 002 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 Aug 2024 1403 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 Aug 2024 0115 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an attack by an RPG exploding in close proximity to the vessel from two small craft, white and black in colour, each with four persons on board. The persons on board the small craft are reported to be wearing white and yellow raincoats.\nUpdate 002:\nThe Master reports a further attack by missile at 2245 UTC exploding in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe vessel and crew are reported to be safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 106 UPDATE 003 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 Aug 2024 1403 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 Aug 2024 0740 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe Master reports an attack by an RPG exploding in close proximity to the vessel from two small craft, white and black in colour, each with four persons on board. The persons on board the small craft are reported to be wearing white and yellow raincoats.\nUpdate 002:\nThe Master reports a further attack by missile at 2245 UTC exploding in close proximity to the vessel.\nUpdate 003:\nThe Master reports a third attack at 0340 UTC by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). The ship’s Armed Security Team (AST) fired upon the USV, which then exploded a distance from the vessel.\nThe vessel reports of a fourth attack at 0557 UTC, a missile splashed in the sea in close proximity of the vessel. The crew and vessel are reported to be safe and are proceeding to next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","houthi","missile","red sea","rpg","small craft","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Aug 2024 (covers 17 Jul–14 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150468"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Aug 2024 (covers 24 Jul–21 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150772"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-105","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 105 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 105","UKMTO INCIDENT 105/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 105/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto-incident-105-warning-attack.pdf?rev=9dd606ac64e54106899020b8a35c1ec5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto-incident-105-warning-attack--update-001.pdf?rev=7f281e999dcf4eebbdbc5686d2d06598","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto-incident-105-warning-attack--update-002.pdf?rev=d024cf36d20e43b3b275c7899d81a4be"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-03T17:57:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-03T18:33:58Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-03T20:29:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Groton","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"125 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":125,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.771,"lon":47.165,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1126,"dist_bam_mi":254,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (ballistic missiles)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile hits container ship Groton 125 NM east of Aden","summary":"The Groton, targeted earlier the same day (UKMTO Incident 104), was hit above the waterline by a missile about 125 NM east of Aden. The CSO reported no fires, water ingress or oil leaks, and all crew were safe; ONI said the ship diverted to a nearby port. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 105 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n03 Aug 2024 1757 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 Aug 2024 1835 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 125 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 105 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n03 Aug 2024 1757 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 Aug 2024 1930 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 125 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001\nThe Master of a merchant vessel reports that the vessel was hit by an unknown explosive resulting in a possible fire.\nThe Master reports all crew are safe. Investigations are ongoing.\nThe merchant vessel is the same vessel as reported in UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 104.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 105 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n03 Aug 2024 1757 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 Aug 2024 2030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 125 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001\nThe Master of a merchant vessel reports that the vessel was hit by an unknown explosive resulting in a possible fire.\nThe Master reports all crew are safe. Investigations are ongoing.\nUpdate 002\nThe Company Security Officer reports that the vessel was hit by a missile. No fires, water ingress or oil leaks have been observed. Vessel is proceeding to next port of call.\nThe merchant vessel is the same vessel as reported in UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 104.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","gulf of aden","houthi","missile","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Aug 2024 (covers 10 Jul–7 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/149102"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Aug 2024 (covers 17 Jul–14 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150468"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-104","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 104 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 104","UKMTO INCIDENT 104/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto_warning_incident_104.pdf?rev=c8ce224c343b4722b129e315f41b46aa","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/aug/20240803-ukmto-incident-104-warning-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=764335ceed0f4950bceecb5a68555236"],"incident_utc":"2024-08-03T13:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-08-03T15:38:46Z","updated_utc":"2024-08-03T16:37:24Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Groton","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"170 NM east of Aden, Yemen (initial warning said southwest; corrected in Update 001)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":170,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.764,"lon":47.933,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1101,"dist_bam_mi":306,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (ballistic missiles)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile explodes astern of container ship Groton 170 NM east of Aden","summary":"The Liberia-flagged container ship Groton reported that its armed security team saw a small explosion close to the vessel 170 NM east of Aden; ONI said a missile exploded 0.1 NM astern. There was no damage and the crew were safe. The same ship was hit by a missile about four hours later (UKMTO Incident 105).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 104 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n03 Aug 2024 1330 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 Aug 2024 1530 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 170 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 104 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n03 Aug 2024 1330 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 Aug 2024 1630 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 170 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nThe Master of a merchant vessel reports the armed security team observed a small explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nThe Master confirms there is no damage and all crew are reported safe. The vessel is proceeding to it next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","gulf of aden","houthi","missile","near miss","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Aug 2024 (covers 10 Jul–7 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/149102"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Aug 2024 (covers 17 Jul–14 Aug 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/150468"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-103","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 103 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 103","UKMTO INCIDENT 103/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 103/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240720---ukmto-warning-incident-103--attack.pdf?rev=a5eb90d28d77488d918e9c54e4b6bb66","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240720---ukmto-warning-incident-103--attack---update-001.pdf?rev=fb66bdfad4e44d94aa7339dc9a7bb94e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240720---ukmto-warning-incident-103--attack---update-002.pdf?rev=cbbabd13b4964934a4742950ef16bbfd"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-20T03:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-20T05:07:14Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-20T10:26:48Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV","Skiff approach","USV","Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Pumba","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"64 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":64,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.073,"lon":42.463,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1247,"dist_bam_mi":120,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Container ship Pumba hit by drone, then targeted by drone boat and missiles","summary":"The Liberia-flagged container ship Pumba was struck by a drone 64 NM northwest of Al Mukha, damaging deck containers and starting a small fire the crew put out. Three skiffs then approached, one an uncrewed surface vessel that exploded off the port quarter after the security team fired on it, and three missiles exploded or splashed nearby over the following hours. A hole was later found in the stern; the crew were safe and the ship continued.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 103 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n20 Jul 2024 0300 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 20 Jul 2024 0510 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 103 - ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n20 Jul 2024 0300 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 20 Jul 2024 0725 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001:\nThe Master reports two attacks: the first by an Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), which exploded in close proximity to the vessel, resulting in minor damage; the second by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), which also exploded in close proximity to the vessel. The Master has subsequently reported further UAS sightings. Both the vessel and the crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 103 – ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n20 Jul 2024 0300 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 20 Jul 2024 1030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 64 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master reports two attacks: the first by an Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), which exploded in close proximity to the vessel, resulting in minor damage; the second by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), which also exploded in close proximity to the vessel. The Master has subsequently reported further UAS sightings. Both the vessel and the crew are safe.\nUPDATE 002: The Company Security Officer reported a missile sighted at 0805 UTC, splashing in close proximity to the vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","drone","fire","houthi","missile","red sea","uav","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-102","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 102 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 102","UKMTO INCIDENT 102/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240719---ukmto-warning-incident-102-attack.pdf?rev=7349305bca994fdd91b05fe9880f6b06","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240719---ukmto-warning-incident-102-update-001-attack.pdf?rev=c3d21342ac274f20aedb82511c4cbcc7"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-19T01:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-19T02:56:24Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-19T04:04:22Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Lobivia","type":"Container ship","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"083 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":83,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.801,"lon":46.029,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1223,"dist_bam_mi":186,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (ballistic missiles and drones); ONI described the missiles as Houthi-launched"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles hit container ship Lobivia 83 NM southeast of Aden","summary":"The Singapore-flagged container ship Lobivia was hit by two missiles within an hour 83 NM southeast of Aden, one amidships and one toward the port aft near the accommodation. The crew extinguished the resulting fire; the ship was damaged but seaworthy and all crew were safe. ONI said it returned to its last port of call with coalition assistance.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 102 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n19 Jul 2024 0150 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Jul 2024 0250 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 083 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 102 Update 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n19 Jul 2024 0150 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Jul 2024 0505 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 083 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master reports that the vessel has been hit by unknown projectiles, all crew reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","fire","gulf of aden","houthi","missile"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-100","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 100 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 100","UKMTO INCIDENT 100/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715-ukmto-warning-incident-100.pdf?rev=1d7648caef5b43fca3eec6456540f3a0","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715-ukmto-warning-incident-100-update-001.pdf?rev=7327f4647f0141818a70c5d7e99ba44d"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-15T12:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-15T13:23:12Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-15T14:45:18Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Chios Lion","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Marshall Islands-owned, Greece-operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"97 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":97,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.939,"lon":41.762,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1193,"dist_bam_mi":255,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree; attributed by US CENTCOM"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone boat strikes tanker Chios Lion 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Chios Lion was hit on the port side by an uncrewed surface vessel 97 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, causing some damage and light smoke. No injuries were reported and the ship continued without requesting assistance. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 100 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 1200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 1245 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 100 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 1200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 1425 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 97 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master of a vessel reported being attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel which impacted on the port side causing some damage and light smoke.\nThe vessel and crew are reported safe and proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone boat","houthi","red sea","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – July 15 U.S. Central Command Update (via Seapower)","url":"https://seapowermagazine.org/july-15-u-s-central-command-update/?print=pdf"},{"title":"Wilson Center – Timeline: Houthi Attacks","url":"https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/timeline-houthi-attacks"},{"title":"Engine – Red Sea: Houthis target two tanker vessels","url":"https://engine.online/news/red-sea-houthis-target-two-tanker-vessels-5f13"}]},{"id":"2024-099","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 099 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 099","UKMTO INCIDENT 099/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 099/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 099/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715--ukmto-warning-incident-099-attack.pdf?rev=3db6dcc976fb4459b20b43f1947174d1","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715--ukmto-warning-incident-099-attack---update-001.pdf?rev=3a93116d4bb740eb85c9834a8b6bf621","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715--ukmto-warning-incident-099-attack---update-002.pdf?rev=42f8de87313442428e297b152ecf5e2d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240715--ukmto-warning-incident-099-attack---update-003.pdf?rev=348a5a5e3ff94d8ca8b6749c251e2d72"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-15T05:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-15T08:19:24Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-15T17:59:51Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","USV","Small arms","Missile (unspecified)","Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Bentley I","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Israel-owned, Monaco-operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.974,"lon":42.1,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1269,"dist_bam_mi":129,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree; attributed by US CENTCOM"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Bentley I fights off boats and drone boat, then missiles, off Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Panama-flagged product tanker Bentley I, carrying vegetable oil from Russia to China, was attacked 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah by three small craft: an unmanned boat collided with it twice without detonating while two manned boats exchanged fire with the ship's security team before withdrawing. Missiles then exploded near the ship at 0801 and 0845 UTC, and another projectile at 1530 UTC. There was no damage and the crew were safe. US CENTCOM described the ship as Israel-owned and Monaco-operated; the Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 099 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 0530 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 0650 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 099 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 0530 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 0845 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports being attacked by 3 small craft, blue and white in colour, 2 of the small craft had 3 persons onboard, the third small craft is reported to be unmanned. The reported unmanned small craft collided with the vessel twice and the 2 manned small craft fired at the vessel. The vessel conducted self-protection measures, after 15 minutes the small craft aborted the attack. The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 099 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 0530 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 0945 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports being attacked by 3 small craft, blue and white in colour, 2 of the small craft had 3 persons onboard, the third small craft is reported to be unmanned. The reported unmanned small craft collided with the vessel twice and the 2 manned small craft fired at the vessel. The vessel conducted self-protection measures, after 15 minutes the small craft aborted the attack.\nThe vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nUpdate 002:\nAt 0801 UTC the Master reports sighting a missile exploding in close proximity to the vessel. At 0845 UTC the Master reports a further 2 missiles also exploding in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported and crew reported safe, the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 099 – ATTACK – UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n15 Jul 2024 0530 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jul 2024 1745 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports being attacked by 3 small craft, blue and white in colour, 2 of the small craft had 3 persons onboard, the third small craft is reported to be unmanned. The reported unmanned small craft collided with the vessel twice and the 2 manned small craft fired at the vessel. The vessel conducted self-protection measures, after 15 minutes the small craft aborted the attack. The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nUpdate 002:\nAt 0801 UTC the Master reports sighting a missile exploding in close proximity to the vessel. At 0845 UTC the Master reports a further 2 missiles also exploding in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported and crew reported safe, the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nUpdate 003:\nAt 1530 UTC the Master reports sighting an unknown projectile exploding in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported and crew reported safe, the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["houthi","missile","red sea","small arms","small craft","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – July 15 U.S. Central Command Update (via Seapower)","url":"https://seapowermagazine.org/july-15-u-s-central-command-update/?print=pdf"},{"title":"Wilson Center – Timeline: Houthi Attacks","url":"https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/timeline-houthi-attacks"},{"title":"Engine – Red Sea: Houthis target two tanker vessels","url":"https://engine.online/news/red-sea-houthis-target-two-tanker-vessels-5f13"}]},{"id":"2024-098","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 098 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 098","UKMTO INCIDENT 098/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/ukmto-warning-incident-098---attack.pdf?rev=e189349ecd394edab45d43dd5369b203","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/ukmto-warning-incident-098---attack-update-001.pdf?rev=7465a008908d4ad3a3cd132c92577676"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-10T02:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-10T05:13:55Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-10T06:04:59Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Mount Fuji","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.654,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1286,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected Houthi attack (per press reporting summarised by Wikipedia); no claim found"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile explodes near tanker 40 NM south of Al Mukha in Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker reported a missile exploding about 600 m off its port side 40 NM south of Al Mukha in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The vessel and crew were safe and it continued its voyage. ONI did not name the ship; Wikipedia identifies it as the Liberian-flagged tanker Mount Fuji.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 098 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Jul 2024 0240 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Jul 2024 0430 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 098 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n10 Jul 2024 0240 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 Jul 2024 0550 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of the vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nvessel and all crew are safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities continue to monitor the situation.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","houthi","missile","near miss","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-097","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 097 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 097","UKMTO INCIDENT 097/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240709-ukmto-warning-incident-097.pdf?rev=5c866e89897e491dbce5bddfbc1bcb4a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jul/20240709-ukmto-warning-incident-097-update-001.pdf?rev=96f4f934812c4946ad6c59112afe95f8"],"incident_utc":"2024-07-09T04:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-07-09T07:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-07-09T07:42:59Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Maersk Sentosa","type":"Container ship","flag":"United States","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"180 NM east of Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":180,"bearing":"E","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":15.798,"lon":55.316,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":748,"dist_bam_mi":828,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missiles target US-flagged Maersk Sentosa 180 NM east of Nishtun","summary":"The US-flagged container ship Maersk Sentosa reported an explosion close to the ship 180 NM east of Nishtun in the Arabian Sea. Later reporting cited by ONI said five missiles targeted the vessel, one exploding 0.5 NM off the port bow. There was no damage and the crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 097 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n09 July 2024 0435 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 09 July 2024 0605 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 180 NM east of Nishtun, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 097 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n09 July 2024 0435 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 09 July 2024 0730 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 180 NM east of Nishtun, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, vessel and all crew are safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["arabian sea","container ship","houthi","missile","near miss","us-flagged"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 17 Jul 2024 (covers 19 Jun–17 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/146781"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 31 Jul 2024 (covers 3–31 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/148589"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"P-2024-096","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 096 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-06-30T03:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Summer Lady","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":"9184938","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Approximately 13 NM south west of Al Mukha, Yemen (13°18'N 043°06'E)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":13,"bearing":"SW","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":13.3,"lon":43.1,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1258,"dist_bam_mi":52,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Twelve small craft, some apparently uncrewed, approach bulker off Al Mukha","summary":"At 0310 UTC on 30 June 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Summer Lady was approached by 12 small craft, including fast boats and kayak-sized craft some of which appeared uncrewed, about 13 NM south west of Al Mukha, Yemen. The closest point of approach was 1.5 NM and one fast boat crossed the bow at about 19 knots; the episode lasted just under an hour. The armed security team judged the behaviour non-threatening, and the ship and crew were safe and continued their voyage.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","small craft","suspicious approach","uncrewed craft","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 29 Jun-05 Jul 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240705_UKMTO_Summary_Report-05Jul24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2024-095","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 095 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-06-29T01:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"IRREGULAR ACTIVITY","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":"Rotterdam Trader","type":"Container ship","flag":"Antigua and Barbuda","imo":"9255751","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Approximately 75 NM south west of Aden, Yemen (11°23'N 044°35'E)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":75,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.3833,"lon":44.5833,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1301,"dist_bam_mi":116,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"caller identified itself on VHF as 'Yemeni Authorities'; UKMTO made no attribution"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"VHF caller posing as 'Yemeni Authorities' threatens container ship off Aden","summary":"At 0130 UTC on 29 June 2024 the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged container ship Rotterdam Trader, about 75 NM south west of Aden, was contacted on VHF by an entity claiming to be 'Yemeni Authorities', which demanded the ship's transit details or said it would be targeted. The master provided the information and the ship continued to her next port without further incident. UKMTO logged it as irregular activity (alert 095) but, per its weekly summary, did not issue a public alert.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["container ship","gulf of aden","irregular activity","vhf threat","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 29 Jun-05 Jul 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240705_UKMTO_Summary_Report-05Jul24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-094","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 094 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 094","UKMTO INCIDENT 094/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240628--ukmto-warning-incident-094-attack.pdf?rev=e50fe42658ac4ba3a46fdd24fc95827d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240628--ukmto-warning-incident-094-attack---update-001.pdf?rev=8c34bf307dda44f1a705144c18552270"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-28T06:52:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-28T08:23:43Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-28T08:40:33Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Delonix","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":150,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.559,"lon":41.107,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1200,"dist_bam_mi":314,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who claimed a direct hit"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Five missiles land near tanker Delonix 150 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Liberia-flagged product tanker Delonix reported five missiles fired at it, all landing in close proximity, 150 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah. The ship reported no damage and continued northbound. The Houthis claimed a direct hit, which was not borne out by UKMTO or ONI reporting.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 094 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Jun 2024 0652 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Jun 2024 0816 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 094 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n28 Jun 2024 0652 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 Jun 2024 0840 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master is reporting 5 missiles fired and all landing in close proximity of the vessel. Vessel is reporting no damage and is heading north.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["houthi","missile","near miss","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-093","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 093 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 093","UKMTO INCIDENT 093/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240627-ukmto-warning-incident-093.pdf?rev=e20d8156103f4f80972e8b4615e2f9f7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240627-ukmto-warning-incident-093-update-001.pdf?rev=49548b10202841c6a3f649dd70986c5e"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-27T06:44:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-27T10:16:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-27T13:59:41Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"Seajoy","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"83 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":83,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.82,"lon":41.943,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1284,"dist_bam_mi":129,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected: USV attack consistent with Houthi tactics; no specific claim found"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone boat explodes beside bulk carrier Seajoy 83 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Malta-flagged bulk carrier Seajoy was attacked by a waterborne improvised explosive device (uncrewed surface vessel) 83 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, which exploded close to the hull. ONI recorded minor damage; the crew were safe and the ship continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 093 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n27 Jun 2024 0644 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 27 Jun 2024 0952 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 83 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nMilitary authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 093 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n27 Jun 2024 0644 UTC\nSource: Third Party\nIssued: 27 Jun 2024 1350 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report from a third party of an attack on a vessel has taken place 83 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001:\nThe nature of the attack is reported as a waterborne improvised explosive device. The vessel and crew are reported as safe and the vessel is proceeding to their next port of call.\nMilitary authorities continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","drone boat","houthi","red sea","usv","wbied"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 24 Jul 2024 (covers 26 Jun–24 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/147068"}]},{"id":"2024-091","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 091 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 091","UKMTO INCIDENT 091/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240624-ukmto-warning-incident-091.pdf?rev=cb883ea84bce482cafb23d752d495329","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240624-ukmto-warning-incident-091-update-001.pdf?rev=f4ec80ed77ac47a182a2b131e57d459e"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-24T04:44:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-24T05:27:42Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-24T06:18:35Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Sarah V","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"246 NM Southeast of Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":246,"bearing":"SE","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":12.904,"lon":55.171,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":948,"dist_bam_mi":793,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who said they used a new \"Hatem 2\" hypersonic missile"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile lands near container ship MSC Sarah V in the Arabian Sea","summary":"The Liberia-flagged container ship MSC Sarah V reported an explosion close to the vessel 246 NM southeast of Nishtun in the Arabian Sea. There was no damage, the crew were safe and the ship continued. The Houthis claimed the attack, saying they used a new Hatem 2 hypersonic missile.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 091 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n24 June 2024 0444 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 24 June 2024 0515 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 246 NM Southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 091 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n24 June 2024 0444 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 24 June 2024 0610 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 246 NM Southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.\nUPDATE 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["arabian sea","container ship","houthi","missile","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 17 Jul 2024 (covers 19 Jun–17 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/146781"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-090","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 090 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 090","UKMTO INCIDENT 090/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240623-ukmto-warning-incident-090.pdf?rev=61f914cbe2754f24948d02a4d3200848","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240623-ukmto-warning-incident-090---update-001.pdf?rev=57fc71e321754a28b49f8b4b91ec5a99"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-23T08:41:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-23T10:48:53Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-23T12:28:02Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"96 NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen (14°29'N 053°08'E)","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":96,"bearing":"SE","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":14.483,"lon":53.133,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":861,"dist_bam_mi":667,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None: UKMTO classed it as a SOLAS (safety) incident, not a security attack"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Merchant vessel abandoned after uncontrollable flooding SE of Nishtun","summary":"A merchant vessel 96 NM southeast of Nishtun issued a distress call after suffering flooding that could not be contained. The master and crew abandoned ship and were recovered by an assisting vessel; the abandoned ship was left adrift near 14°31'N 053°08'E. UKMTO confirmed it as a SOLAS incident rather than an attack, and the vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 090 - INCIDENT\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n23 Jun 2024 0841 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 23 Jun 2024 1042 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a distress call from a vessel in position 14˚29’N 053˚08’E, 96 NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 090 – INCIDENT - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n23 Jun 2024 0841 UTC\nSource: Master of the vessel providing assistance to crew of ship now abandoned.\nIssued: 23 Jun 2024 1223 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a distress call from a vessel in position 14˚29’N 053˚08’E, 96 NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.\nUpdate 001\nA merchant vessel is reported to have suffered flooding that cannot be contained. This has forced the master and crew to abandon the ship. They have been recovered by an assisting ship.\nThe abandoned vessel remains adrift at position 14˚31’N 053˚08’E.\nThe relevant authorities have been informed.\nThis is confirmed as a SOLAS incident.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["abandoned","arabian sea","distress","flooding","solas"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 17 Jul 2024 (covers 19 Jun–17 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/146781"}]},{"id":"2024-089","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 089 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 089","UKMTO INCIDENT 089/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240623-ukmto-warning-incident-089.pdf?rev=13870acdac9c44f7812220c2b51432ae","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240623-ukmto-warning-incident-089---update-001.pdf?rev=f3a3443166964077bcfea2a747957310"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-23T03:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-23T05:33:05Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-23T06:07:02Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Transworld Navigator","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned and operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"65 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":65,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.797,"lon":41.83,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1242,"dist_bam_mi":185,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (suspected Houthi UAS attack)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone hits bulk carrier Transworld Navigator 65 NM west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Liberia-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Transworld Navigator was hit by an uncrewed aerial system 65 NM west of Al Hudaydah. UKMTO said all crew were safe; US CENTCOM reported minor crew injuries and moderate damage, while ONI recorded minor damage. The ship continued its voyage to Egypt. CENTCOM described it as the fourth Houthi attack on this vessel.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 089 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n23 Jun 2024 0300 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 Jun 2024 0320 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 089 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n23 Jun 2024 0300 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 Jun 2024 0430 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports being hit by uncrewed aerial system (UAS), resulting in damage to the vessel. All crew members are reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","drone","houthi","red sea","repeat target","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 17 Jul 2024 (covers 19 Jun–17 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/146781"},{"title":"Wilson Center – Timeline: Houthi Attacks","url":"https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/timeline-houthi-attacks"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-088","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 088 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 088","UKMTO INCIDENT 088/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warnining-incident-088-attack.pdf?rev=d1c3dbd2fa5d4ab1ac892fd8eb0fd1f0","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warnining-incident-088-attack--update-001.pdf?rev=a002b6accf674660bbd7369ef2abfa68"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-21T19:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-21T22:43:33Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-21T22:57:29Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Transworld Navigator","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned and operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"126 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":126,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.771,"lon":47.182,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1125,"dist_bam_mi":255,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected: US CENTCOM counted the 23 Jun strike on this ship as the fourth Houthi attack on it; no specific claim found for this event"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Projectiles explode near bulk carrier Transworld Navigator east of Aden","summary":"The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Transworld Navigator reported explosions near the ship 126 NM east of Aden; ONI recorded three projectiles exploding in close proximity at 12°40'N 047°10'E. There was no damage, the crew were safe and the ship continued. Early on 23 June the same vessel was hit by a drone in the Red Sea (UKMTO Incident 089).","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 088 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Jun 2024 1935 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Jun 2024 2040 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 126 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 088 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n21 Jun 2024 1935 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 21 Jun 2024 2200 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 126 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reports explosions in the vicinity of the vessel. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","gulf of aden","houthi","near miss","projectile","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 17 Jul 2024 (covers 19 Jun–17 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/146781"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-087","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 087 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 087","UKMTO INCIDENT 087/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240616-ukmto-warning-incident-087.pdf?rev=48d3a12e66294f53a95f0fa95cbd0dda","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240616-ukmto-warning-incident-087-update-001.pdf?rev=48bcc6cf82274d63bf1409234893d1f1"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-16T01:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-16T02:03:28Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-16T04:14:56Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Captain Paris","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.654,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1286,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (Captain Paris claim of 16 Jun 2024); not independently confirmed"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles land near tanker Captain Paris 40 NM south of Al Mukha","summary":"The Malta-flagged crude oil tanker Captain Paris reported two explosions close to the ship 40 NM south of Al Mukha; ONI said two missiles hit the water about 100 m away. The vessel and crew were safe and it continued its voyage. The Houthis claimed an attack on the Captain Paris.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 087 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n16 Jun 2024 0130 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 16 Jun 2024 0200 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 087 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n16 Jun 2024 0130 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 16 Jun 2024 0400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 40 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Master has reported two explosions in close proximity to the vessel. The crew and vessel are reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","houthi","missile","near miss","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 19 Jun 2024 (covers 22 May–19 Jun 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/144581"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"},{"title":"gCaptain (Reuters) – Two explosions near vessel off Yemen's coast","url":"https://gcaptain.com/two-explosions-near-vessel-off-yemens-coast/"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-085","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 085 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 085","UKMTO INCIDENT 085/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto-warning-incident-085.pdf?rev=8e8d2839343c4ce5b4ccda71baa7c91f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto-warning-incident-085-update-001.pdf?rev=40aa891a13994bf8a3e3bf0927a6521c"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-13T11:27:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-13T13:00:50Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-13T13:36:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Seaguardian","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"82 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":82,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.764,"lon":41.947,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1192,"dist_bam_mi":239,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (Seaguardian claim of 12–13 Jun 2024); not independently confirmed"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Explosion near bulk carrier Seaguardian 82 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The Malta-flagged Seaguardian reported an explosion in close proximity 82 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah. There was no damage, all crew were safe and the vessel continued its voyage. ONI identified the ship; the Houthis had claimed an attack on the Seaguardian.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 085 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1127 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Jun 2024 1242 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 82 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 085 - ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1127 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Jun 2024 1335 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 82 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nThe Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel.\nThere is no damage to the vessel, all crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","explosion","houthi","near miss","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 19 Jun 2024 (covers 22 May–19 Jun 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/144581"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-084","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 084 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 084","UKMTO INCIDENT 084/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 084/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 084/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 084/004"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto_warning_incident_-084.pdf?rev=e6cc78f79a4b44a3b10d82f5253bbe4b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto_warning_incident_-084---update-001.pdf?rev=d13f488b8ca44cf9b2f00c52d72f08bb","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto_warning_incident_-084---update-002.pdf?rev=63895145671f4e729ec015478a99ade1","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240613-ukmto_warning_incident_-084---update-003.pdf?rev=9a69522f7d2f4333b05515662742d8b5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240615-ukmto_warning_incident_-084---update-004.pdf?rev=7bc32c1adff746a2acfba52beec00a15"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-13T10:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-13T11:02:06Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-15T13:34:54Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship cruise missile","Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Verbena","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Palau","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"98 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":98,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.775,"lon":46.704,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1142,"dist_bam_mi":223,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":1,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM; Houthis claimed the attack and claimed the ship sank"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Cargo ship Verbena set ablaze by missiles in Gulf of Aden, later abandoned","summary":"The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned general cargo ship Verbena, carrying wood construction material, was hit by two anti-ship cruise missiles about 98 NM east of Aden, starting a fire in a cargo bay; a ballistic missile hit at 1620 UTC caused further minor damage. One seriously injured crew member was medically evacuated by a US Navy helicopter. On 15 June the crew abandoned the burning ship and were picked up by the bulk carrier Anna Meta; UKMTO reported her drifting unlit about 30 NM northeast of Djibouti and the Master said she was still on fire and sinking. Her sinking was not confirmed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 084 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Jun 2024 1040 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 084 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Jun 2024 1145 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer reports the merchant vessel has been hit by two unknown projectiles, which has resulted in a fire onboard.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 084 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1000 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 13 Jun 2024 1830 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer (CSO) reports the merchant vessel has been hit by two unknown projectiles, which has resulted in a fire onboard.\nUpdate 002: At 1620 UTC the CSO reported the vessel has been subsequently hit by a third unknown projectile, resulting in further minor damage to the vessel. The CSO reports the fire onboard is under the control of the crew. The vessel is underway and making way.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 084 – ATTACK – UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1000 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 14 Jun 2024 1050 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer (CSO) reports the merchant vessel has been hit by two unknown projectiles, which has resulted in a fire onboard.\nUpdate 002: At 1620 UTC the CSO reported the vessel has been subsequently hit by a third unknown projectile, resulting in further minor damage to the vessel. The CSO reports the fire onboard is under the control of the crew. The vessel is underway and making way.\nUpdate 003: The merchant vessel is proceeding to its next port of call, with no further incidents reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 004 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 084 – ATTACK – UPDATE 004\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n13 Jun 2024 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Jun 2024 1312 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM east of Aden, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Company Security Officer (CSO) reports the merchant vessel has been hit by two unknown projectiles, which has resulted in a fire onboard.\nUpdate 002: At 1620 UTC the CSO reported the vessel has been subsequently hit by a third unknown projectile, resulting in further minor damage to the vessel. The CSO reports the fire onboard is under the control of the crew.\nThe vessel is underway and making way.\nUpdate 003: The merchant vessel is proceeding to its next port of call, with no further incidents reported.\nUpdate 004: UKMTO has been made aware that, at 1227 UTC on the 15th of June, the crew of the merchant vessel evacuated the ship. The vessel has therefore been abandoned and is no longer under command. The vessel is drifting in the vicinity of position 11°47’36”N 043°37’12”E, 30 NM northeast of Djibouti and is reported to be unlit.\nThe Master further reports that the vessel is still on fire and sinking. The authority for NAVAREA IX has been informed and further guidance on NAVWARNs relating to this vessel should be sought from that authority.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nDjibouti 11°47’36”N 043°37’12”E","tags":["abandoned","ballistic missile","cruise missile","fire","general cargo","gulf of aden","houthi","injured"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – Update on M/V Tutor and M/V Verbena (14 Jun 2024)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3808372/update-on-mv-tutor-and-mv-verbena/"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – June 15 update on M/V Verbena (via GlobalSecurity.org)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/06/mil-240615-centcom01.htm"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Two Bulkers in Danger of Sinking After Houthi Attacks","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/two-bulkers-in-danger-of-sinking-after-houthi-attacks"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-083","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 083 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 083","UKMTO INCIDENT 083/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 083/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 083/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 083/004","UKMTO INCIDENT 083/005"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack.pdf?rev=04a472e0b5aa45a6892bfd4f8a002782","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=c0c322b74929406dae75fadfecb181b5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=b7177f9b3beb4969a71bd0e89749277b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack-update-003.pdf?rev=03acf8a408b641c887ce2c36206abf43","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack-update-004.pdf?rev=cdc8b945a7364340a062c7314dd5dee2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-083-attack-update-005.pdf?rev=9626dfb91c8d4c0f9861204021b65b61"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-12T07:14:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-12T08:03:37Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-18T18:40:43Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV","Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Tutor","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":"9942627","owner_manager":"Evalend Shipping (Greece)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (abandoned and drifting near 14°20'N 041°56'E)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":66,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.333,"lon":41.933,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1260,"dist_bam_mi":155,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":false,"killed":1,"injured":null,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":"Maritime debris and oil sighted at the last reported position after the sinking (UKMTO).","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree; attributed by US CENTCOM"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Tutor hit by drone boat and projectile, abandoned and sunk","summary":"The Liberia-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor (IMO 9942627) was struck on the stern by an uncrewed surface vessel 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah and then hit by an airborne projectile, flooding the engine room and leaving her without power. One Filipino crew member in the engine room was killed; the other 21 crew were evacuated by US and partner forces including USS Philippine Sea. UKMTO reported debris and oil at her last position on 18 June and she is believed to have sunk. The Houthis claimed the attack; it was the second merchant ship sunk in their campaign.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Jun 2024 0755 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 – ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Jun 2024 0815 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nThe Vessel was hit on the stern by a small craft. The description of small craft white in colour and 5 - 7 metres in length.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 – ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Jun 2024 1400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Vessel was hit on the stern by a small craft. The description of small craft white in colour and 5 - 7 metres in length.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports the vessel is taking on water, and not under command of the crew.\nMilitary authorities are assisting.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 – ATTACK - UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Jun 2024 1435 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Vessel was hit on the stern by a small craft. The description of small craft white in colour and 5 - 7 metres in length.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports the vessel is taking on water, and not under command of the crew.\nUpdate 003: The Master reports the vessel was hit for a second time by an unknown airborne projectile.\nMilitary authorities are assisting.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 004 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 – ATTACK - UPDATE 004\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 14 Jun 2024 1630 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Vessel was hit on the stern by a small craft. The description of small craft white in colour and 5 - 7 metres in length.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports the vessel is taking on water, and not under command of the crew.\nUpdate 003: The Master reports the vessel was hit for a second time by an unknown airborne projectile.\nUpdate 004: The crew of the vessel has been evacuated by military authorities. The vessel has been abandoned and is drifting in the vicinity of the last reported position 14˚20’00”N 041˚56’00”E. The vessel is reported as being unlit. The authority for NAVAREA IX has been informed and further guidance on NAVWARNS relating to this vessel should be sought from that authority.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 005 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 083 – ATTACK - UPDATE 005\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n12 Jun 2024 0714 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 18 Jun 2024 1825 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 66 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: The Vessel was hit on the stern by a small craft. The description of small craft white in colour and 5 - 7 metres in length.\nUpdate 002: The Master reports the vessel is taking on water, and not under command of the crew.\nUpdate 003: The Master reports the vessel was hit for a second time by an unknown airborne projectile.\nUpdate 004: The crew of the vessel has been evacuated by military authorities. The vessel has been abandoned and is drifting in the vicinity of the last reported position 14˚20’00”N 041˚56’00”E. The vessel is reported as being unlit. The authority for NAVAREA IX has been informed and further guidance on NAVWARNS relating to this vessel should be sought from that authority.\nUpdate 005: Military authorities report maritime debris and oil sighted in the last reported location. The vessel is believed to have sunk in position 14˚19’N 041˚14’E.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","crew evacuated","drone boat","fatality","houthi","oil","red sea","sinking","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Attacks on the MV Tutor","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_the_MV_Tutor"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – Update on M/V Tutor and M/V Verbena (14 Jun 2024)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3808372/update-on-mv-tutor-and-mv-verbena/"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Two Bulkers in Danger of Sinking After Houthi Attacks","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/two-bulkers-in-danger-of-sinking-after-houthi-attacks"}]},{"id":"2024-082","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 082 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 082","UKMTO INCIDENT 082/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240609-ukmto_warning_incident_082_attack.pdf?rev=2a0f0eb58e164c1990c13699c2d3b089","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/20240609-ukmto_warning_incident_082_attack_update_001.pdf?rev=5b28927f0c8646a39922a7b145eb8d4c"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-09T14:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-10T08:19:13Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-10T09:08:09Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Norderney","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Antigua and Barbuda","imo":null,"owner_manager":"German-owned and operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"89 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":89,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.73,"lon":43.96,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1306,"dist_bam_mi":71,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM and ONI (missile from Houthi-controlled Yemen); claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Cargo ship Norderney hit by missile a second time, 89 NM southwest of Aden","summary":"The Norderney, already struck the previous evening (UKMTO Incident 080), was hit again by a missile 89 NM southwest of Aden near Djibouti. The CSO reported no casualties and the ship continued its voyage. US CENTCOM reported that an anti-ship ballistic missile and an anti-ship cruise missile struck the Norderney.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 082 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n09 Jun 2024 1430 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 09 Jun 2024 1530 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 89 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 082 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n09 June 2024 1430 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 09 June 2024 1620 UTC\nUKMTO is aware of a reported missile attack on a merchant vessel 89 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Reporting suggests that the vessel has been hit. The CSO reports that the vessel has no casualties and is continuing to proceed to its next port of call.\nAuthorities continue to monitor the situation.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["general cargo","gulf of aden","houthi","missile","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – June 9 U.S. Central Command Update (Tavvishi, Norderney)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3801028/june-9-us-central-command-update/"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Houthi rebels hit merchant ships in two days (Norderney, MSC Tavvishi)","url":"https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/houthi-rebels-hit-three-merchant-ships-in-two-days"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"}]},{"id":"2024-081","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 081 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 081","UKMTO INCIDENT 081/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-081-attack.pdf?rev=ea22201d91044c5787d6eda5b7a8165c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-081-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=8dbf963b370d4a0e882efd42ca366fc2"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-08T23:39:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-09T07:38:14Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-09T07:35:04Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Tavvishi","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Swiss-owned and operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM south west of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.954,"lon":44.187,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1284,"dist_bam_mi":69,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (ASBM launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen); Houthis claimed the attack"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Ballistic missile hits container ship MSC Tavvishi 70 NM southwest of Aden","summary":"The Liberia-flagged, Swiss-owned container ship MSC Tavvishi was hit on its aft section by an anti-ship ballistic missile 70 NM southwest of Aden, causing a fire that was extinguished. No casualties were reported and the ship continued under coalition escort. US CENTCOM said a second missile fired at the ship was destroyed by a coalition warship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 081 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 June 2024 2339 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 June 2024 0019 UTC\nThe Master of a vessel informed UKMTO of an incident 70 NM south west of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 081 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 June 2024 2339 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 June 2024 0236 UTC\nThe Master reports that the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the aft section, which resulted in a fire. Damage control is underway, the Master reports no casualties and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.\nAuthorities continue to monitor the situation.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","container ship","fire","gulf of aden","houthi"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – June 9 U.S. Central Command Update (Tavvishi, Norderney)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3801028/june-9-us-central-command-update/"},{"title":"AP – Missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, US military says","url":"https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/missile-attacks-yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-2-ships-110972856"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Houthi rebels hit merchant ships in two days (Norderney, MSC Tavvishi)","url":"https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/houthi-rebels-hit-three-merchant-ships-in-two-days"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"}]},{"id":"2024-080","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 080 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 080/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-080-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=ce25bdaab19c46fba6cbb7858389062a"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-08T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-09T07:36:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-09T07:36:36Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Norderney","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Antigua and Barbuda","imo":null,"owner_manager":"German-owned and operated (per US CENTCOM)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"80 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen (UKMTO original warning as reported by Reuters; position 12°22'N 046°22'E per US ONI)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":80,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.367,"lon":46.367,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1178,"dist_bam_mi":201,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen); Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the attack"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile hits cargo ship Norderney in Gulf of Aden, small fire at mooring station","summary":"The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged, German-owned general cargo ship Norderney was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden about 80 NM southeast of Aden, starting a small fire in the forward mooring station that the crew extinguished. All crew were safe and the ship continued. Ambrey reported that a second missile missed and that people on small boats fired at the ship. The Norderney was hit again the next day (UKMTO Incident 082).","ukmto_text":"— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 080 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n08 June 2024 2000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 08 June 2024 2240 UTC\nThe Master reports that the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile, a small fire was contained in the mooring station and now reported extinguished. All crew are reported safe and the vessel is now proceeding to its next port call.\nAuthorities continue to monitor the situation.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["fire","general cargo","gulf of aden","houthi","missile","repeat target"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – June 9 U.S. Central Command Update (Tavvishi, Norderney)","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3801028/june-9-us-central-command-update/"},{"title":"Reuters via L'Orient Today – Two vessels catch fire after missile strikes off Yemen's Aden","url":"https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1416636/update-4-two-vessels-catch-fire-after-missile-strikes-off-yemens-aden.html"},{"title":"AP – Missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, US military says","url":"https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/missile-attacks-yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-2-ships-110972856"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"}]},{"id":"2024-078","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 078 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 078","UKMTO INCIDENT 078/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-078-attack.pdf?rev=a4befb26502646f99db89710ffaacfa2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-078-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=08ac728237534cd19a9b5601987802f2"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-06T18:06:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-06T20:10:59Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-06T21:34:33Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"AAL Genoa","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Cyprus","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"27 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":27,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.87,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1274,"dist_bam_mi":22,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed: Houthis claimed attacks on the AAL Genoa and Elbella around 6–7 Jun 2024; not independently confirmed"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two explosions near general cargo ship AAL Genoa 27 NM south of Al Mukha","summary":"The Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship AAL Genoa, transiting southbound, reported two explosions in close proximity 27 NM south of Al Mukha. There was no damage, the crew were safe and the vessel continued its voyage. The ship was identified by US ONI and Skuld; the Houthis claimed an attack on the AAL Genoa in the same period.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 078 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n06 June 2024 1806 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 June 2024 1955 UTC\nThe Master of a vessel informed UKMTO of an incident 27 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 078 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: Incident Time:\n06 June 2024 1806 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 June 2024 2100 UTC\nThe Master of a vessel informed UKMTO of an incident 27 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nUpdate 001: UKMTO has been informed by the Master of two explosions in close proximity to the vessel. No damage reported, all crew are safe, vessel proceeding to next port of call.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","explosion","general cargo","houthi","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 3 Jul 2024 (covers 5 Jun–3 Jul 2024)","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/145296"},{"title":"Skuld – Recent incidents, Red Sea (19 June 2024)","url":"https://skuld.com/contentassets/6d41e7d51ed0497eb6e3184cd13e6703/recent-incidents---red-sea---19june2024.pdf"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Houthi attacks on commercial vessels","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-076","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 076 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 076/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jun/ukmto-warning-incident-076-attack---update-001.pdf?rev=dd874f42522e49e9a30b9369f6b9e9d2"],"incident_utc":"2024-06-01T16:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-06-01T19:09:28Z","updated_utc":"2024-06-01T19:09:28Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"48 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":48,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.234,"lon":42.367,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1244,"dist_bam_mi":133,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; the Houthis claimed attacks on several ships that day, none confirmed as this vessel"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Explosion seen at a distance from vessel 48 NM southwest of Hodeidah","summary":"At 1630 UTC on 1 June 2024 the master of a vessel about 48 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah saw an explosion a significant distance from the ship; the vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage. Only UKMTO's Update 001 is in the archive for this incident. The Houthis claimed attacks that day on the Malta-flagged ships Abliani and Maina in the Red Sea, and CENTCOM reported no casualties or damage, but no source ties the reporting vessel to either name.","ukmto_text":"— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 076 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 01 Jun 2024 | Incident Time: 1630 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Jun 2024 1900 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 48 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master witnessed an explosion a significant distance from the vessel. The vessel and all crew reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO reports attack on vessel in Red Sea 55 miles off Yemen's Al Hudaydah (Sputnik via GlobalSecurity)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/06/mil-240601-sputnik01.htm"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"P-2024-077","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 077 (2024)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2024-06-01T14:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 50 NM south west of Al Shuqaiq (17°10'36\"N 041°25'48\"E)","ref_place":"Al Shuqaiq","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":17.1767,"lon":41.43,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1157,"dist_bam_mi":342,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (UKMTO made no attribution)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone explodes 30-50 m from ship 50 NM SW of Al Shuqaiq","summary":"At 1430 UTC on 1 June 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 50 NM south west of Al Shuqaiq in the southern Red Sea reported that an uncrewed aerial vehicle exploded 30 to 50 metres off the port quarter. An inspection found no damage, the crew were safe and the ship continued on her route. UKMTO's weekly summary lists Al Shuqaiq as being in Yemen; the town is in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["drone","near miss","red sea","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO Summary Report 01-07 Jun 2024","url":"https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240607_UKMTO_Summary_Report-07Jun24.pdf"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2024-075","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 075 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 075","UKMTO INCIDENT 075/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 075/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-075-attack.pdf?rev=9a90dff27d8e47009370d5692b5b6495","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-075-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=cc2960990ca44093a417ed1e21e91bb2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-075-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=2db12aefa8fc4167badd31b04e83d330"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-28T09:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-28T10:39:31Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-28T18:05:14Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Laax","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"31 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (Update 002: 33 NM northwest of Al Mukha)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":31,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.435,"lon":42.573,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1224,"dist_bam_mi":138,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles hit the ship"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Laax hit by Houthi missiles in repeated attacks off Hodeidah","summary":"At 0930 UTC on 28 May 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Laax was hit by missiles about 31 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah and damaged; another missile hit the water nearby at 1040 UTC, and a further attack later that day, with the ship by then about 33 NM northwest of Al Mukha, caused more damage. CENTCOM reported five Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles fired, three of which hit the ship. The crew were safe and the ship continued its voyage. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 075 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 28 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0930 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 May 2024 1035 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 31 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 075 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 28 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0930 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 May 2024 1220 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 31 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Update 001: The Master of an MV reports being hit by missiles at 0930 UTC and the vessel has sustained damage. At 1040 UTC the Master of the MV reports an impact in the water in close proximity to the vessel. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 075 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 28 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0930 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 28 May 2024 1757 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 33 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Update 002: The Master of an MV reports a further missile attack. The vessel has sustained further damage. The crew are safe, and the vessel is proceeding to their next port of call. Coalition forces are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","damage","greek-owned","red sea","repeated attack"],"sources":[{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-074","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 074 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 074","UKMTO INCIDENT 074/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-074-boarding.pdf?rev=b9b3288c6ad84d45840a267334de7a50","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-074-boarding-update-001.pdf?rev=cc600f537a4841999511cdab36aaf383"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-23T10:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-23T12:17:00Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-24T08:48:38Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"BOARDING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Basilisk","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"MINSHIP Shipmanagement (Germany)","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"0116S 05107E, 420 NM south east of Merca, Somalia","ref_place":"Merca","distance_nm":420,"bearing":"SE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":-1.2667,"lon":51.1167,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1955,"dist_bam_mi":1095,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":1,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"Suspected pirates, per EUNAVFOR Atalanta"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Suspected pirates board cargo ship Basilisk 420 NM SE of Merca, then leave","summary":"At 1045 UTC on 23 May 2024 the Liberia-flagged general cargo ship Basilisk, managed by Germany's MINSHIP Shipmanagement and bound for Khalifa (UAE), was boarded by an unknown number of suspected pirates from two small craft at 0116S 05107E, about 420 NM southeast of Merca (about 380 NM east of Mogadishu, per EUNAVFOR). The boarders left the ship; an EUNAVFOR Atalanta warship responded and its team fast-roped aboard from a helicopter to secure the vessel. One of the 17 crew was injured and treated aboard the warship.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 074 – BOARDING\nIncident Date: 23 MAY 2024 | Incident Time: 1045 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 23 MAY 2024 1145 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a Merchant Vessel (MV) being boarded in position 0116S 05107E by an unknown number of unauthorised persons from two small craft. 420 NM south east of Merca, Somalia. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 074 – BOARDING - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 23 MAY 2024 | Incident Time: 1045 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 24 MAY 2024 0840 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a Merchant Vessel (MV) being boarded in position 0116S 05107E by an unknown number of unauthorised persons from two small craft. 420 NM south east of Merca, Somalia. Update 001: The Company Security Officer reports the unauthorised boarders have departed the MV and all crew are safe. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["boarding","cargo ship","eunavfor atalanta","piracy","somali basin"],"sources":[{"title":"Piracy incident aboard German cargo ship off Somalia being investigated (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/piracy-incident-aboard-german-cargo-ship-off-somalia-being-investigated"},{"title":"Suspected pirate attack on cargo ship off Somali coast (gCaptain)","url":"https://gcaptain.com/suspected-pirate-attack-on-cargo-ship-off-somali-coast/"},{"title":"EU naval forces liberate cargo ship, crew following failed pirate attack off Somalia (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/eu-naval-forces-liberate-cargo-ship-crew-following-failed-pirate-attack-off-somalia/"}]},{"id":"2024-073","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 073 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 073","UKMTO INCIDENT 073/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-073-attack.pdf?rev=9437eec3412643e4b0ef329d9c9a8379","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-073-attack---update-001.pdf?rev=bb97c5860c1943128b2f9841701b2c56"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-23T04:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-23T05:52:03Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-23T07:24:12Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":98,"bearing":"S","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.168,"lon":42.95,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1271,"dist_bam_mi":50,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; the Houthis claimed an attack on the bulk carrier Yannis in the Red Sea, not confirmed as this vessel"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile hits the water close to merchant vessel 98 NM south of Hodeidah","summary":"At 0435 UTC on 23 May 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 98 NM south of Al Hudaydah reported a missile hitting the water close to the port side. The vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage. Ambrey separately reported two ships targeted in the area that day. The Houthis claimed an attack on the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Yannis in the Red Sea, and CENTCOM said two anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired into the Red Sea without causing damage, but no source names the vessel in this report.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 073 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 23 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 May 2024 0515 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 073 - ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 23 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 May 2024 0705 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Update 001: The Master of the Merchant Vessel reported a missile impacting the water in close proximity to his port side. The Master reports vessel and all crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["missile","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Ships in near miss with missile attacks off Yemen (Splash247)","url":"https://splash247.com/?p=206865"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-072","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 072 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 072","UKMTO INCIDENT 072/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 072/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-072.pdf?rev=fab2bedae1e5461a8b2551853b0a868a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-072---update-001.pdf?rev=a0a4c0f59b434e06a86d8d5410e4926c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-072---attack---update-002.pdf?rev=3428340a10dc42288cc463fcdbefbfa9"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-17T22:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-18T00:02:15Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-18T12:25:29Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Wind","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen (position amended from 76 NM north west of Al Hudaydah)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":98,"bearing":"S","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.168,"lon":42.95,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1271,"dist_bam_mi":50,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM said a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck the tanker"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Greek-owned tanker Wind struck by Houthi missile in southern Red Sea","summary":"At about 2200 UTC on 17 May 2024 the Panama-flagged, Greek-owned and operated oil tanker Wind was hit on the port quarter by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile; UKMTO later amended the position to 98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, off Mokha. The master reported slight damage, the crew were safe and the ship continued its voyage. According to CENTCOM the tanker had recently docked in Russia and was bound for China.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 072 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 17 May 2024 | Incident Time: 2200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17 May 2024 2340 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM north west of Al Hudaydah Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 072 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 17 May 2024 | Incident Time: 2200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18 May 2024 0040 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master has confirmed sustaining slight damage after being struck by an unknown object on his port quarter. The vessel and crew are safe and continuing to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 072 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 17 May 2024 | Incident Time: 2200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18 May 2024 1155 UTC\nPosition Amended.\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 98 NM south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master has confirmed sustaining slight damage after being struck by an unknown object on his port quarter. The vessel and crew are safe and continuing to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","greek-owned","minor damage","red sea","russia trade","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Ships in near miss with missile attacks off Yemen (Splash247)","url":"https://splash247.com/?p=206865"}]},{"id":"2024-071","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 071 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 071"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warnining-incident-071-attack.pdf?rev=d1199f8233bb4902bd20f117eb502eee"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-10T04:57:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-10T05:58:32Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-10T07:25:06Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"195 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":195,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.759,"lon":48.36,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1087,"dist_bam_mi":335,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"UKMTO reports attack-category incident 195 NM east of Aden; no details issued","summary":"At 0457 UTC on 10 May 2024 UKMTO reported an attack-category incident about 195 NM east of Aden, based on a report from a ship's master. No update describing what happened, the vessel or any damage was issued (the warning was re-posted unchanged later that morning), and no further details were found in public sources.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 071 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 10 May 2024 | Incident Time: 0457 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 10 May 2024 0600 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 195 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","unconfirmed"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-070","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 070 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 070","UKMTO INCIDENT 070/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-070.pdf?rev=53e22fd2e6d3429cb9ece3864b645283","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/may/ukmto-warning-incident-070---update-001.pdf?rev=8b1016b849dd4982897ab6c8dc824380"],"incident_utc":"2024-05-07T02:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-05-07T05:14:34Z","updated_utc":"2024-05-07T05:23:21Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"82 NM south of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":82,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.414,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1282,"dist_bam_mi":137,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; CENTCOM reported a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile fired into the Gulf of Aden that day"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two explosions reported near merchant vessel 82 NM south of Aden","summary":"At 0205 UTC on 7 May 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 82 NM south of Aden reported two explosions close to the ship; the vessel and all crew were safe. CENTCOM reported that the Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile into the Gulf of Aden that day. No source names the reporting vessel.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 070 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 07 MAY 2024 | Incident Time: 0205 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 07 May 2024 0330 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 82 NM south of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 070 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 07 MAY 2024 | Incident Time: 0205 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 07 May 2024 0440 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 82 NM south of Aden, Yemen. Update 001: The Master of a merchant vessel reported two explosions in close proximity to the merchant vessel. The Master reports vessel and all crew are safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","gulf of aden","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"Explosions target ship in Red Sea, UKMTO (Ynetnews)","url":"https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hktaghvfa"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-069","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 069 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 069","UKMTO INCIDENT 069/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 069/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-069-attack.pdf?rev=b870190016c04159bf0df2d92b3b6e97","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-069-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=1e0eb771e956477eabfc64f65a368538","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-069-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=ccb0efa9e3374c9785bc4195b68a00c4"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-29T07:02:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-29T08:54:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-29T15:58:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile","UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Cyclades","type":"Merchant vessel","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"54 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":54,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.955,"lon":42.585,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1248,"dist_bam_mi":108,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities; Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (Cyclades named); CENTCOM reported Houthi missiles and drones launched toward the ship"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Malta-flagged Cyclades damaged in attack 54 NM northwest of Mokha","summary":"At 0702 UTC on 29 April 2024 a merchant vessel about 54 NM northwest of Al Mukha reported an explosion close to the ship; a later update from the company security officer said the vessel had been damaged, though the crew were safe and it continued its voyage. That day the Houthis claimed an attack on the Malta-flagged, Greek-owned Cyclades in the Red Sea, and CENTCOM reported three anti-ship ballistic missiles and three drones launched toward that ship, which suffered minor damage. No source explicitly ties this UKMTO report to Cyclades, but it is the only damage incident reported in the Red Sea that day.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 069 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 29 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0702 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 29 Apr 2024 0900 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 069 - UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 29 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0702 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 29 Apr 2024 1050 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Update 001: UKMTO has been informed by Company Security Officer of an explosion in close proximity to a Merchant Vessel. Vessel and crew are reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 069 - UPDATE 002 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 29 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0702 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 29 Apr 2024 1700 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Update 001: UKMTO has been informed by Company Security Officer of an explosion in close proximity to a Merchant Vessel. Vessel and crew are reported safe. Update 002: Company Security Officer reports the Vessel has sustained damage, vessel and crew reported as safe and proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone","greek-owned","minor damage","missile","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Ship damaged in incident 54 NM northwest of Al-Mokha (IRNA via GlobalSecurity)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/04/mil-240429-irna02.htm"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-066","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 066 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 066","UKMTO INCIDENT 066/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-066-attack.pdf?rev=7167574fa84548fe844e134af03c71bc","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-066-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=7f8ae1a7b15a49f0ac1920ce950ed295"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-26T15:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-26T15:45:59Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-26T17:33:38Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Andromeda Star","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Described by CENTCOM as UK-owned; Seychelles-registered operator","direction":null},"location":{"text":"14 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":14,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.155,"lon":43.071,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1267,"dist_bam_mi":44,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported three Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles fired near the tanker and MV Maisha"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Andromeda Star damaged by Houthi missiles 14 NM southwest of Mokha","summary":"At 1500 UTC on 26 April 2024 the Panama-flagged oil tanker Andromeda Star reported two attacks about 14 NM southwest of Al Mukha: an explosion close to the ship, then what were believed to be two missiles that caused minor damage. CENTCOM said the Houthis fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the tanker and the nearby MV Maisha, which was not hit. The tanker, reportedly carrying Russian oil to India, continued its voyage. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 066 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 26 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 1500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Apr 2024 1545 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 14 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 066 - UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 26 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 1500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Apr 2024 1730 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 14 NM southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. UPDATE 001: The Master has reported two attacks. The first attack, the vessel experienced an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, which was felt by the crew on board. Subsequently, the second attack on the vessel, consisted of what is believed to be two missiles, which resulted in damage to the vessel. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","minor damage","red sea","russian oil","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-065","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 065 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 065","UKMTO INCIDENT 065/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-065-attack.pdf?rev=321e573cb7b74665992f88f2f8b98a3f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-065-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=fe297931ea9d4928ac8e8cc744a51dfb"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-25T07:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-25T08:10:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-25T09:34:42Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"15 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.603,"lon":44.849,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1222,"dist_bam_mi":98,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; no claim tied to this report"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Loud bang, splash and smoke reported near vessel 15 NM southwest of Aden","summary":"At 0715 UTC on 25 April 2024 the master of a vessel about 15 NM southwest of Aden reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a splash and smoke rising from the sea. The vessel and crew were safe and military authorities supported the ship. No vessel name or claim was reported.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 065 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 25 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0715 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 25 Apr 2024 0805 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 15 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 065 - UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 25 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0715 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 25 Apr 2024 1035 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 15 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Update 001: The Master reports a loud bang heard and a splash and smoke seen coming from the sea. The Master reports vessel and all crew are safe. Military authorities are supporting. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","gulf of aden","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"Loud sound heard and smoke seen in sea southwest of Yemeni port of Aden (LBCI / Reuters)","url":"https://lbcgroup.tv/news/world-news/768474/loud-sound-heard-and-smoke-seen-in-sea-southwest-of-yemeni-port-of-ade/en"}]},{"id":"2024-064","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 064 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 064","UKMTO INCIDENT 064/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-064-attack.pdf?rev=4b60eaedece640eb880376639641576c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-064-attack---update-001.pdf?rev=3f5628d36463482286fc82a0e5255cdb"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-24T09:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-24T10:02:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-24T11:19:40Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"72 NM east southeast off the port of Djibouti","ref_place":"Djibouti","distance_nm":72,"bearing":"ESE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.139,"lon":44.279,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1326,"dist_bam_mi":117,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; CENTCOM reported a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile intercepted over the Gulf of Aden at about the same time"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Merchant vessel reports explosion in the water 72 NM ESE of Djibouti","summary":"At 0900 UTC on 24 April 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 72 NM east-southeast of Djibouti reported an explosion in the water some distance from the ship; the vessel and crew were safe. At about the same time CENTCOM said a coalition warship (HMS Diamond, per press reports) intercepted a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden that was likely aimed at the US-flagged container ship Maersk Yorktown. The reporting vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 064 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 24 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0900 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Apr 2024 1000 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 72 NM east southeast off the port of Djibouti. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 064 – UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 24 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0900 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Apr 2024 1120 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 72 NM east southeast off the port of Djibouti. Update 001: The Master of a Merchant Vessel reports an explosion in the water a distance from the vessel. Vessel and crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","gulf of aden","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"Merchant vessel and crew safe after explosion near Djibouti port, UKMTO says (Marine Insight)","url":"https://www.marineinsight.com/?p=1842210"},{"title":"Houthis in failed attack on U.S.-flagged Maersk Yorktown (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/houthis-in-failed-attack-on-u-s-flagged-maersk-yorktown/"}]},{"id":"2024-063","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 063 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 063","UKMTO INCIDENT 063/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-063-boarding.pdf?rev=d34fcfb0ba58446a9de978edf744e918","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-063-update-001-boarding.pdf?rev=6e0eee6c92454eb4a26cdeca0d2496e2"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-13T02:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-13T07:57:26Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-13T09:05:29Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"BOARDING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Helicopter","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Aries","type":"Container ship","flag":"Portugal","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Linked to Zodiac Maritime (Eyal Ofer); operated by MSC","direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.707,"lon":57.014,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":71,"dist_bam_mi":1267,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"IRGC Navy commandos boarded from a helicopter; Iranian state media confirmed the seizure"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"IRGC commandos seize container ship MSC Aries 50 NM northeast of Fujairah","summary":"Early on 13 April 2024 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Portugal-flagged container ship MSC Aries about 50 NM northeast of Fujairah as it sailed from the UAE toward India; commandos rappelled onto the deck from a helicopter. The ship, linked to the Zodiac group of Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer and operated by MSC, was taken toward Iranian waters with its 25 crew. Iranian media presented the seizure as a response to the Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus; it came hours before Iran's first direct missile and drone attack on Israel. UKMTO gave the incident time as 0443 UTC in its first warning and 0250 UTC in Update 001.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 063 - BOARDING\nIncident Date: 13 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0443 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 13 Apr 2024 0745 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 063 Update 001 - BOARDING\nIncident Date: 13 Apr 2024 | Incident Time: 0250 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 13 Apr 2024 0900 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM northeast of Fujairah, UAE. Update 001 Vessel reported to have been seized by regional authorities. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","gulf of oman","helicopter boarding","irgc","israel-linked","seizure","strait of hormuz"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran's IRGC seizes 'Israeli-linked' ship near Strait of Hormuz (Al Jazeera)","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/irans-irgc-seizes-israeli-linked-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz"}]},{"id":"2024-062","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 062 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 062","UKMTO INCIDENT 062/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-062-attack.pdf?rev=5ad91ea9b358454795954f1ff5111ad9","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-062-update-001.pdf?rev=26af9d9ea79e4e81a2149a972a20d9d5"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-07T05:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-07T06:04:27Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-07T07:00:39Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"59 NM south west of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":59,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.084,"lon":44.319,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1272,"dist_bam_mi":72,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; no claim tied to this report"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile hits the water near vessel's port quarter 59 NM SW of Aden","summary":"At 0505 UTC on 7 April 2024 the master of a vessel about 59 NM southwest of Aden reported a missile hitting the water close to the port quarter. There was no damage and the crew were safe. The vessel was not named. The Houthis claimed attacks on several ships that day, including Hope Island and MSC Gina, but no source links those claims to this report.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 062 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 07 APR 2024 | Incident Time: 0505 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 07 APR 2024 0600 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 59 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 062 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 07 APR 2024 | Incident Time: 0505 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 07 APR 2024 0750 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 59 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. Update 001: The Master of the vessel reports a missile impacted the water in close proximity to the vessel’s port quarter. No damage to the vessel reported and crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","missile","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"Missile lands near vessel southwest of Yemen's Aden, no damage, UKMTO says (Reuters via L'Orient Today)","url":"https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1409543/update-1-missile-lands-near-vessel-southwest-of-yemens-aden-no-damage-ukmto-says.html"},{"title":"Two vessels targeted southwest of Yemen's Aden, UKMTO and Ambrey say (Gulf News)","url":"https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/two-vessels-targeted-southwest-of-yemens-aden-ukmto-and-ambrey-say-1.102051218"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-059","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 059 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 059","UKMTO INCIDENT 059/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 059/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-059-attack.pdf?rev=e7f61f965d9c44808c81f834825ba7b5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-059-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=ee5d14f8269e49889b2c8b3b85b2d2d9","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/apr/ukmto-warning-incident-059-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=b4df634f84ac45e2825124eb570e0161"],"incident_utc":"2024-04-01T19:56:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-04-01T19:52:42Z","updated_utc":"2024-04-09T13:38:57Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":150,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.559,"lon":41.107,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1200,"dist_bam_mi":314,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; the hailing entity identified itself as the 'Yemeni Navy', the name used by Houthi naval forces"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Vessel hailed by 'Yemeni Navy' reports bang 150 NM northwest of Hodeidah","summary":"At 1956 UTC on 1 April 2024 a vessel about 150 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah was hailed by an entity claiming to be the 'Yemeni Navy', which asked it to switch on its AIS. Shortly afterwards a crew member reported suspected gunshots; a later update described a loud bang, and the operators confirmed that nothing hit the vessel. The vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 059 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 01 APR 2024 | Incident Time: 1956 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 APR 2024 2039 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 059 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 01 APR 2024 | Incident Time: 1956 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 APR 2024 2140 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 150 NM north west of Al Hudaydah. Update 001: The Master of the vessel reports that they were hailed by entity claiming to be Yemini Navy who requested the vessel turns on its AIS. Shortly after the hailing, a crew member of the vessel reported that they heard suspected gun shots. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 059 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 01 APR 2024 | Incident Time: 1956 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 APR 2024 1330 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 150 NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Update 002: The Master of the vessel reports that they were hailed by an entity claiming to be Yemini Navy who requested the vessel turn on its AIS. Shortly after the hailing, a crew member reported a loud bang. The vessel operators have since confirmed that nothing hit the vessel. Vessel & crew are safe. Vessel proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ais","hailing","no damage","red sea","yemeni navy"],"sources":[{"title":"UKMTO reports suspicious encounter off Hodeidah (MarineLink / Reuters)","url":"https://ws16.marinelink.com/news/ukmto-reports-suspicious-encounter-off-512642"}]},{"id":"2024-058","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 058 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 058","UKMTO INCIDENT 058/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-058-attack.pdf?rev=4c888bf56cb9471dbf4d7b842ddf33b2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-058-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=ed3649516d7846169470381aadcaaf6a"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-23T14:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-23T16:05:27Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-23T16:58:35Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Huang Pu","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Chinese-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"23 NM west of Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":23,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.32,"lon":42.846,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1268,"dist_bam_mi":62,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"3rd Party; Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Chinese-owned tanker Huang Pu hit by Houthi missile 23 NM west of Mokha","summary":"On 23 March 2024 the Panama-flagged, Chinese-owned and operated crude oil tanker Huang Pu was targeted by several Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles in the southern Red Sea. One hit the ship about 23 NM west of Mokha (UKMTO time 1435 UTC), starting a fire that the crew put out within 30 minutes. There were no casualties and the tanker continued its voyage. The strike came despite reports that the Houthis would spare Chinese- and Russian-linked ships.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 058 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 23 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1435 UTC\nSource: 3rd Party\nIssued: 23 Mar 2024 1520 UTC\nUKMTO is aware of an incident 23 NM west of Mukha, Yemen Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 058 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 23 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1435 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 Mar 2024 1700 UTC\nUKMTO is aware of an incident 23 NM west of Mukha, Yemen. A vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile. The resulting fire was successfully extinguished by the crew. Vessel and crew reported safe. Vessel continuing to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","chinese-owned","fire","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 27 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/133846"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: March 23 Red Sea update (GlobalSecurity mirror)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/03/mil-240323-centcom01.htm"},{"title":"Houthi missile hits Chinese owned tanker Huang Pu (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/news/houthi-missile-hits-chinese-owned-tanker-huang-pu/"}]},{"id":"2024-056","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 056 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 056"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-056.pdf?rev=a817880be7af419e9d79c1c40c41442b"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-21T07:55:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-21T09:00:44Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-21T09:00:44Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Yamilah III","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"102 NM South East of Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":102,"bearing":"SE","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":14.615,"lon":53.441,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":848,"dist_bam_mi":688,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"Suspected piracy; attackers not identified"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed skiff exchanges fire with tanker Yamilah III 102 NM SE of Nishtun","summary":"At about 0755 UTC on 21 March 2024 a small craft approached the Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Yamilah III to within about one cable some 102 NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen. ONI reported that the skiff, carrying four armed people, fired on the tanker; the embarked security team returned fire and the skiff left as the ship sped up. The vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage. UKMTO categorised the event as a suspicious approach.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 056 – SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: 21 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 0755 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 21 MAR 2024 0855 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 102 NM South East of Nishtun, Yemen. Master reported 1 small craft approached within approximately 1 cable of the vessel. Armed Security Team and small craft occupants exchanged small arms fire. Small craft then departed the area. Vessel and crew are reported to be safe and vessel is heading to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["arabian sea","armed security","piracy","skiff","small arms","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 27 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/133846"}]},{"id":"2024-054","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 054 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 054","UKMTO INCIDENT 054/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-054.pdf?rev=d46642c30480449eb3de0d129268d86c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-054-update-001.pdf?rev=59c54bc932f14e57870b917675434557"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-17T00:24:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-17T01:07:22Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-17T02:08:16Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"LPG tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"85 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":85,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.776,"lon":46.482,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1150,"dist_bam_mi":208,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; no immediate claim (the Houthis later claimed an attack on the LPG carrier Mado, not confirmed as this vessel)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Explosion reported close to LPG tanker 85 NM east of Aden","summary":"At 0024 UTC on 17 March 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 85 NM east of Aden reported an explosion in close proximity. ONI recorded the ship as a Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker. No damage was reported and the crew were safe. The Houthis later claimed a missile attack on the LPG carrier Mado, but available sources do not confirm it was this vessel.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 054 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 17 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0024 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17 Mar 2024 0104 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 054 – ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 17 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0024 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17 Mar 2024 0205 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM east of Aden, Yemen. The Master of a merchant vessel has reported an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. No damage to the vessel has been reported and the crew are reported safe. The vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","gulf of aden","lpg tanker","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels has targeted ship in Gulf of Aden (AP via Boston Globe)","url":"https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/17/business/suspected-attack-by-yemens-houthi-rebels-has-targeted-ship-gulf-aden"},{"title":"UKMTO: explosion near merchant vessel 85 NM east of Aden (Sputnik via GlobalSecurity)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/03/mil-240317-sputnik04.htm"},{"title":"Houthi militants fire missiles at Greek LPG carrier (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/houthi-militants-fire-missiles-at-greek-lpg-carrier"}]},{"id":"2024-053","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 053 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 053","UKMTO INCIDENT 053/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-053.pdf?rev=a051e0b01fa441b9aa292b8a14e17b4c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-053---update-001.pdf?rev=4b9942dc72e04c5faed7971f47e7c5a8"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-15T19:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-15T20:28:50Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-15T20:51:44Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"LPG tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"65 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":65,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.797,"lon":41.83,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1242,"dist_bam_mi":185,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; CENTCOM reported three Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles fired into the Red Sea that evening"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Explosion off beam of LPG tanker 65 NM west of Hodeidah","summary":"At 1945 UTC on 15 March 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 65 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported an explosion some distance off the starboard beam. ONI identified the ship as a Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker. There was no damage and the crew were safe. CENTCOM said the Houthis fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea that evening without causing damage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 053 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 15 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1945 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Mar 2024 2021 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 053 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 15 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1945 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Mar 2024 2050 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 65 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion a distance off the vessels starboard beam. There is no damage to the vessel and the crew are reported safe. The vessel is continuing to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","lpg tanker","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: March 15 Red Sea update","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3709032/march-15-red-sea-update/"}]},{"id":"2024-052","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 052 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 052","UKMTO INCIDENT 052/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 052/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-052-attack.pdf?rev=41bcc3099bee4c04a9c301eaffeafeaf","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-052-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=ebdad719d588415792086cc3a9bd22ed","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-052-attack-update-002.pdf?rev=66570bd8517e49d0b7495f95dab057ea"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-15T02:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-15T03:29:13Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-15T11:31:53Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Pacific 01","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Pacific Ocean Energy Transport JSC (Vietnam)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"76 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":76,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.796,"lon":41.641,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1252,"dist_bam_mi":192,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who named the tanker Pacific 01; press reports tied the UKMTO report to the claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker reports missile strike 76 NM west of Hodeidah; inspection finds no hit","summary":"At 0205 UTC on 15 March 2024 a merchant vessel about 76 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported being hit by a missile and sustaining some damage. After a daylight inspection the master reported that the ship had not been hit and had no damage; the crew were safe and the voyage continued. The Houthis claimed an attack on the Panama-flagged tanker Pacific 01, which had been sold in February 2024 by an Israeli-linked owner to a Vietnamese company, and press reports linked this UKMTO report to that claim.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 052 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 15 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0205 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Mar 2024 0315 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM west of Al Hudaydah. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 052 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 15 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0205 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Mar 2024 0355 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM west of Al Hudaydah. A merchant vessel has reported that they have been struck by a missile and the vessel has sustained some damage. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 052 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 15 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0205 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Mar 2024 1110 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 76 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Following a daylight inspection of the vessel the Master has reported that the vessel has not been hit and not received any damage. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities continue to monitor. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["israel-linked (former)","missile","near miss","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"Houthis target Vietnamese-owned tanker, threaten attacks in Indian Ocean (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/news/houthis-target-vietnamese-owned-tanker-threaten-attacks-in-indian-ocean/"},{"title":"Crew of tanker in Red Sea reported safe after suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels (AP via PBS NewsHour)","url":"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/crew-of-tanker-in-red-sea-reported-safe-after-suspected-attack-by-yemens-houthi-rebels"}]},{"id":"2024-051","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 051 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 051","UKMTO INCIDENT 051/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-051-attack.pdf?rev=4d735de0c83f4d379ba8fc80b6af417a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/ukmto-warning-incident-051-attack-update-001.pdf?rev=8784436a0bd14538a6827f40fffd5c1b"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-14T22:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-14T23:01:39Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-14T23:55:46Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM south west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.21,"lon":42.343,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1246,"dist_bam_mi":132,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; CENTCOM reported Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward the Red Sea that day; no specific claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles fly over merchant vessel 50 NM southwest of Hodeidah","summary":"At 2210 UTC on 14 March 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 50 NM southwest of Al Hudaydah reported two missiles flying over the ship and two loud blasts in the distance. There was no damage, the crew were safe and the ship continued its voyage. CENTCOM reported that the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea and two toward the Gulf of Aden between the morning of 14 March and early 15 March (Sanaa time), without naming targets.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 051 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 14 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 2210 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 14 Mar 2024 2255 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south west of AL Hudaydah, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 051 - ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 14 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 2210 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 14 Mar 2024 2355 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south west of AL Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master reported two missiles flying over the vessel and heard two loud blasts in the distance. The vessel reports no damage and the crew are reported safe, the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["missile","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: March 14 Red Sea update","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3707839/march-14-red-sea-update/"}]},{"id":"2024-049","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 049 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 049","UKMTO INCIDENT 049/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 049/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240312-warning-incident-049.pdf?rev=46e4fc66a14048eda3b6d6d86cb8924d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240312-warning-incident-049---update-001.pdf?rev=2a82c81fcddf42bc8a8e08276468684f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240312-warning-incident-049---update-002.pdf?rev=4e5c2bcd25de4cbba22290aba6d2f678"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-12T08:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-12T10:12:27Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-12T17:28:11Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Boarding to Hijack (Update 002)","weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Abdullah","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Bangladesh","imo":null,"owner_manager":"KSRM Group (Bangladesh)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"600 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia (last known position 0149N 05425E, course 315)","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":600,"bearing":"E","area":"Somali Basin","lat":2.009,"lon":55.339,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1698,"dist_bam_mi":1097,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"Attributed by EUNAVFOR Atalanta, ONI and the shipowner"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Somali pirates hijack Bangladeshi bulk carrier Abdullah 600 NM east of Mogadishu","summary":"At 0810 UTC on 12 March 2024 the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier Abdullah, carrying about 58,000 t of coal from Mozambique, was boarded by pirates from two craft about 600 NM east of Mogadishu. At least 22 armed men took control and steered the ship toward the Somali coast, holding its 23 Bangladeshi crew hostage. Ship and crew were released on 14 April 2024 after 32 days under EUNAVFOR surveillance; a pirate told Reuters a US$5 million ransom was paid, which was not officially confirmed. It was one of the largest merchant hijackings in the 2023-24 resurgence of Somali piracy.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 049 - BOARDING\nIncident Date: 12 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0810 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 12 Mar 2024 0958 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 600 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 049 – BOARDING - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 12 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0810 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 12 Mar 2024 1110 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 600 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The Company Security Officer reports vessel boarded by multiple persons from two craft, one large and one small. Unauthorised persons now have control of the vessel. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 049 – HIJACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 12 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 0810 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 12 Mar 2024 1605 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 600 NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The Company Security Officer (CSO) reports that the vessel was boarded by multiple persons from two craft, one large and one small. Unauthorised persons now have control of the vessel. The CSO reported that the crew are unharmed and there are 22 unauthorised armed persons onboard. The last known position of the vessel is 0149N 05425E on a course 315 degrees, heading in the direction of the Somalian coast. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","hijack","hostages","indian ocean","piracy","ransom","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"Cargo ship, crew released 32 days after hijacking off Somalia (Baird Maritime)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/cargo-ship-crew-released-32-days-after-hijacking-off-somalia"}]},{"id":"2024-048","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 048 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 048","UKMTO INCIDENT 048/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240311-ukmto-warning-incident-048.pdf?rev=1219ad85dfba4fb0ac3557d99caa6c22","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240311-ukmto-warning-incident-048-update-001.pdf?rev=2304b6c02af0497895716bdd562cc6e5"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-11T10:06:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-11T10:41:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-11T11:28:36Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Pinocchio","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Singapore-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"71 NM south west of Saleef, Yemen","ref_place":"Saleef","distance_nm":71,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.472,"lon":41.816,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1259,"dist_bam_mi":167,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Houthi missiles miss container ship Pinocchio 71 NM southwest of Saleef","summary":"On 11 March 2024 the Liberia-flagged, Singapore-owned container ship Pinocchio was targeted by two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen; ONI timed them at 0550 and 0950 UTC. At 1006 UTC the master reported the sound of an explosion near the ship about 71 NM southwest of Saleef. Neither missile hit, and there were no injuries or damage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 048 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 11 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1006 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 11 Mar 2024 1030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 71 NM south west of Saleef, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 048 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 11 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1006 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 11 Mar 2024 1130 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 71 NM south west of Saleef, Yemen. The master reported a sound of an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel. Vessel and crew are reported safe. Coalition Forces are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","container ship","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: March 11 Red Sea update","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3703830/march-11-red-sea-update/"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-047","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 047 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 047","UKMTO INCIDENT 047/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 047/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240308-ukmto-warning-incident-047.pdf?rev=e63e007060e44e418904743e9d2241bf","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240308-ukmto-warning-incident-047-update-001.pdf?rev=b5bc909d56ab422784f17d4169be174a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240308-ukmto-warning-incident-047-update-002.pdf?rev=e946b3de53194630ae68abbbbcb439d2"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-08T13:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-08T13:51:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-08T19:26:44Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Propel Fortune","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Singapore-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM south south east of Aden, Yemen (initially 50 NM south east)","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SSE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.01,"lon":45.356,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":138,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two Houthi missiles miss bulk carrier Propel Fortune 50 NM SSE of Aden","summary":"At 1315 UTC on 8 March 2024 the master of the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Propel Fortune reported two explosions ahead of the ship about 50 NM south-southeast of Aden. CENTCOM said two anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired at the vessel from Houthi-controlled Yemen and neither hit. The master later confirmed the ship had not been struck or damaged, and the crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 047 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 08 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 1315 UTC\nSource: The Company Security Officer\nIssued: 08 MAR 2024 1345 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 047 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 08 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 1315 UTC\nSource: The Company Security Officer\nIssued: 08 MAR 2024 1500 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south south east of Aden, Yemen. The master reports two explosions ahead of the vessel. The vessel and crew are reported as safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 047 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 08 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 1315 UTC\nSource: The Company Security Officer\nIssued: 08 MAR 2024 1900 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south south east of Aden, Yemen. The master has stated that his vessel has not been struck. Further, his vessel has not been subjected to any collateral damage. The vessel and crew are confirmed as safe and are proceeding to the next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","gulf of aden","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: March 8 Red Sea update","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3702094/march-8-red-sea-update/"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-046","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 046 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 046","UKMTO INCIDENT 046/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 046/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 046/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240306-ukmto-warning-incident-046.pdf?rev=303973da36f84ee1b4897bf362dc5cd3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240306-ukmto-warning-incident-046-update-001.pdf?rev=e06a701817b646079119dcc6ba954c7b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240306-ukmto-warning-incident-046-update-002.pdf?rev=58a4a083b8bb47fc8f0a698e1cdb4a8d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240306-ukmto-warning-incident-046-update-003.pdf?rev=088db2e15ac24182bdba4b13ded66fb9"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-06T08:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-06T09:46:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-06T15:33:41Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"True Confidence","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Barbados","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Liberian company-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"54 NM south west of Aden, Yemen; position 115542N 0443024E","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":54,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.9283,"lon":44.5067,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1273,"dist_bam_mi":88,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party; Master; Military Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":3,"injured":4,"missing":0,"crew_status":"killed","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM attributed the anti-ship ballistic missile to the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Houthi missile kills three crew on bulk carrier True Confidence off Aden","summary":"At 0840 UTC on 6 March 2024 the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier True Confidence was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile about 54 NM southwest of Aden. The strike started a fire, killed three crew members and seriously injured at least four. The crew abandoned ship, leaving it drifting and burning, and the Indian Navy's INS Kolkata rescued 21 people. It was the first attack of the campaign to kill seafarers.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 046 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 06 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 0840 UTC\nSource: Third Party\nIssued: 06 MAR 2024 0925 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 046 UPDATE 001 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 06 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 0840 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 MAR 2024 1030 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. Vessels in the vicinity have reported a loud bang, and a large plume of smoke sighted. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 046 – ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 06 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 0840 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 06 MAR 2024 1150 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. A merchant vessel in the vicinity is reported to have been hit and has suffered damage. Coalition Forces are supporting. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nINCIDENT 046 – ATTACK - UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 06 MAR 2024 | Incident Time: 0840 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 06 MAR 2024 1520 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 54 NM south west of Aden, Yemen. A merchant vessel in position 115542N 0443024E has been hit and has suffered damage. The vessel has been abandoned by the crew and is no longer under command (NUC), Coalition Forces are supporting the vessel and the crew. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["abandoned","ballistic missile","bulk carrier","fatalities","fire","gulf of aden"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 6 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/130535"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-044","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 044 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 044","UKMTO INCIDENT 044/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 044/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 044/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240304-ukmto-warning-incident-044.pdf?rev=09257b97f36847edad9f64b173f77b6d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240304-ukmto-warning-incident-044-update-001.pdf?rev=98648de786f24dacaec34a4e774bd728","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240304-ukmto-warning-incident-044-update-002.pdf?rev=8539d3a1734c4ecd8a710c64aaaa5cf5","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240304-ukmto-warning-incident-044-update-003.pdf?rev=ccf9e938c98648b9b8e20b746eb7065f"],"incident_utc":"2024-03-04T12:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-03-04T13:22:47Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-04T18:45:35Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Sky II","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Swiss company-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"91 NM south east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":91,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.706,"lon":46.124,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1225,"dist_bam_mi":194,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported two anti-ship ballistic missiles, one of which hit"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Container ship MSC Sky II hit and set on fire 91 NM southeast of Aden","summary":"At about 1250 UTC on 4 March 2024 the Liberia-flagged, Swiss-owned container ship MSC Sky II was targeted by two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles about 91 NM southeast of Aden. One exploded off the port quarter and the second hit the ship, causing a fire and smoke that the crew put out. There were no casualties and the ship cleared the area and continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 044 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 04 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1250 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 04 Mar 2024 1310 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 91 NM south east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 044 - ATTACK - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 04 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1250 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 04 Mar 2024 1500 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 91 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master reported two explosions. The 1st explosion was a distance off the vessel`s port quarter and a 2nd explosion caused damage to the vessel. The Master has reported fire and smoke onboard which the crew are tackling. No casualties reported. Coalition Forces operating in the area are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 044 - ATTACK - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 04 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1250 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 04 Mar 2024 1740 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 91 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports the fire onboard has been extinguished and that the crew are all safe. Coalition Forces are responding. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nINCIDENT 044 - ATTACK - UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 04 Mar 2024 | Incident Time: 1250 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 04 Mar 2024 1845 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 91 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports the vessel is clear of the area and is proceeding to its next port of call. The vessel and all crew are reported as safe. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","container ship","fire","gulf of aden","msc"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 6 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/130535"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-042","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 042 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 042","UKMTO INCIDENT 042/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240227-ukmto-warning-incident-042.pdf?rev=a6f1d40cebda44f8a0e711788b6cbba8","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240227-ukmto-warning-incident-042-update-001.pdf?rev=643156175411419ebc8aec6111c78554"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-27T19:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-27T20:46:23Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-27T21:30:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":41.916,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1238,"dist_bam_mi":182,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; no specific claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile explodes 3-5 NM from Panama-flagged tanker 60 NM west of Hodeidah","summary":"At 1915 UTC on 27 February 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 60 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported a rocket sighted on the starboard side that exploded 3-5 NM off the port bow. ONI recorded the ship as a Panama-flagged tanker and the weapon as a missile that hit the water within 3 NM. There was no damage or injury and the ship continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 042 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 27 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1915 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 27 Feb 2024 2045 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 042 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 27 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1915 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 27 Feb 2024 2105 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The Master reports that a rocket was sighted on the starboard side of the vessel which then exploded 3-5 NM from the port bow. The crew and vessel are reported to be safe and are proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["missile","near miss","no damage","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 6 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/130535"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 20 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/132356"}]},{"id":"2024-039","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 039 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 039","UKMTO INCIDENT 039/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240224-warning-incident-039.pdf?rev=f0c24be23c254088b1f11364fbd2f29a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240224-warning-incident-039---update-001.pdf?rev=062c55a538da46f6866da5d1fc6b8096"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-24T21:26:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-24T22:30:14Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-24T23:41:04Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Torm Thor","type":"Product tanker","flag":"United States","imo":null,"owner_manager":"US-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM east of the port of Djibouti","ref_place":"Djibouti","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.598,"lon":44.34,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1298,"dist_bam_mi":94,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer; Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree; CENTCOM attributed the missiles to the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Houthi missile lands near US-flagged tanker Torm Thor 70 NM east of Djibouti","summary":"On 24 February 2024 the US-flagged, US-owned and operated product tanker Torm Thor was targeted by two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles in the Gulf of Aden about 70 NM east of Djibouti. USS Mason shot down the first at about 1400 UTC; the second, fired at about 2045 UTC, hit the water near the ship and was reported to UKMTO as an explosion in close proximity. There was no damage or injury and the tanker continued its voyage. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 039 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 24 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 2126 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 24 Feb 2024 2220 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM east of the port of Djibouti. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 039 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 24 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 2126 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Feb 2024 2330 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM east of the port of Djibouti. The Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel, no damage is reported to the vessel and there are no injuries to the crew. Vessel is proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","gulf of aden","near miss","tanker","us-flagged","uss mason"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128604"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: Feb. 24 Red Sea update (GlobalSecurity mirror)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/02/mil-240224-centcom02.htm"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: Feb. 25 Red Sea update","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3686255/feb-25-red-sea-update/"},{"title":"Yemen's Houthis target U.S. tanker Torm Thor in Gulf of Aden (gCaptain / Reuters)","url":"https://gcaptain.com/yemens-houthis-target-u-s-tanker-torm-thor-in-gulf-of-aden/"},{"title":"US-flagged tanker attacked in Gulf of Aden (Ship & Bunker)","url":"https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/852763-us-flagged-tanker-attacked-in-gulf-of-aden"},{"title":"Blast occurs near ship off Djibouti: UK maritime agency (IRNA via GlobalSecurity)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/02/mil-240225-irna04.htm"}]},{"id":"2024-037","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 037 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 037","UKMTO INCIDENT 037/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 037/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240222-ukmto-warning-incident-037.pdf?rev=90fc9d9365d04269932045bf1d74c0c7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240222-ukmto-warning-incident-037---update-001.pdf?rev=e5a78230ecdf459999bcec2bbd88b4d6","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240222-warning-incident-037---update-002.pdf?rev=b2661911aa1e493eaf6a350ff46d2982"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-22T07:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-22T08:05:37Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-22T14:38:40Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Islander","type":"General cargo ship","flag":"Palau","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"70 NM south east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.954,"lon":45.873,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1220,"dist_bam_mi":173,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third Party; Military Authorities","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":1,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen); claimed by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Cargo ship Islander set on fire by two Houthi missiles 70 NM SE of Aden","summary":"At 0720 UTC on 22 February 2024 the Palau-flagged, UK-owned general cargo ship Islander was hit by two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen about 70 NM southeast of Aden, starting a fire on board. CENTCOM reported minor damage and one crew member with a minor injury. Coalition forces responded and the ship continued to its next port.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 037 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 22 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0720 UTC\nSource: Third Party\nIssued: 22 Feb 2024 0750 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM south east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 037 – ATTACK – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 22 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0720 UTC\nSource: Third Party\nIssued: 22 Feb 2024 0840 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM south east of Aden, Yemen. It has been reported that a vessel was attacked by two missiles, resulting in a fire onboard. Coalition forces are responding. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 037 – ATTACK – UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 22 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0720 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 22 Feb 2024 1345 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 70 NM south east of Aden, Yemen. The vessel sustained minor damage. It has been reported that the vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","cargo ship","fire","gulf of aden","injury"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128604"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-035","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 035 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 035","UKMTO INCIDENT 035/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-035.pdf?rev=654be727498b43e9b03751baea455744","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-035-update-001.pdf?rev=ff92fda55f0943169915bfa97c830703"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-19T18:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-19T18:35:17Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-19T20:03:47Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Navis Fortuna","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"US-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM north of Djibouti, Djibouti","ref_place":"Djibouti","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"N","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.6312,"lon":43.1588,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":12.599,"lon_reported":43.15,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1290,"dist_bam_mi":16,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported a one-way attack UAV struck the ship"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone hits bulk carrier Navis Fortuna 60 NM north of Djibouti","summary":"At 1820 UTC on 19 February 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier Navis Fortuna was hit by a one-way attack drone about 60 NM north of Djibouti, near the Bab el-Mandeb. The strike caused superficial damage to the accommodation superstructure; no one was injured and the ship continued toward Italy. The Houthis claimed the attack, their second claimed hit on a merchant ship that day after Sea Champion.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 035 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1820 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1835 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM north of Djibouti, Djibouti. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 035 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1820 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1952 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM north of Djibouti, Djibouti. The Master reports that the vessel has been hit by an Uncrewed Aerial System resulting in superficial damage to the accommodation superstructure. The crew are reported to be safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","drone","minor damage","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: Feb. 19 and early morning Feb. 20 Red Sea update (GlobalSecurity mirror)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/02/mil-240220-centcom01.htm"},{"title":"Vessel sustains superficial damage from drone (MarineLink / Reuters)","url":"https://ws16.marinelink.com/news/vessel-sustains-superficial-damage-drone-511641"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-034","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 034 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 034","UKMTO INCIDENT 034/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-034.pdf?rev=f46cc1caaab9451f9fa35b86aa14bfb6","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-034-update-001.pdf?rev=6c72cc8c58864130993e9ca6a717f460"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-19T17:46:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-19T18:10:51Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-19T19:26:06Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"90 NM west of Jizan, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Jizan","distance_nm":90,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.884,"lon":40.983,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1193,"dist_bam_mi":337,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two drones shadow merchant vessel for 30 minutes 90 NM west of Jizan","summary":"At 1746 UTC on 19 February 2024 a merchant vessel about 90 NM west of Jizan, Saudi Arabia, reported two uncrewed aerial systems following it for about 30 minutes at a height of about 100 m before leaving the area. The vessel and crew were safe. The sighting came on a day of several Houthi drone and missile attacks in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 034 – SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1746 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1800 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 90 NM west of Jizan, Saudi Arabia. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 034 – SUSPICIOUS APPROACH UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1746 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1921 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of 2 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) following a merchant vessel for approximately 30 minutes. The UAS were assessed to be at a height of 100m above the vessel and are now reported to have cleared the area. Vessel and crew are safe. Authorities continue to investigate. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone","red sea","surveillance","suspicious approach","uav"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"}]},{"id":"2024-033","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 033 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 033","UKMTO INCIDENT 033/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 033/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-033.pdf?rev=cbffa2d4514b40df8422ab8d0c973ec8","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-033-update-001.pdf?rev=5fe8ce0f7a334989a88cc98d09b54543","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-033-update-002.pdf?rev=72b1a874879a4d5892fcd219a95ee77c"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-19T09:55:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-19T10:23:43Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-19T12:58:09Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Sea Champion","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Greece","imo":null,"owner_manager":"US-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"100 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":100,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.775,"lon":46.738,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1141,"dist_bam_mi":225,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported two anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Grain carrier Sea Champion damaged by missile blasts 100 NM east of Aden","summary":"At 0955 UTC on 19 February 2024 the Greek-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier Sea Champion, carrying grain to Aden, reported an explosion close to the ship about 100 NM east of Aden, followed about two hours later by a second explosion in the air nearby. CENTCOM said two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired at the ship; it suffered shrapnel and paint damage, no one was hurt and it continued to Aden. The Houthis claimed the attack on a ship delivering grain to Yemen.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 033 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 0955 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1015 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 033 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 0955 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1110 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The vessel and crew are reported to be safe and well and proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 033 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 0955 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 1300 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 100 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Master initially reported an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. Subsequently, the Master has reported a 2nd explosion in the air and in close proximity to the vessel. Master reports evidence of shrapnel and damage to paintwork. The vessel and crew are reported to be safe and proceeding to the next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","grain","gulf of aden","minor damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: Feb. 19 and early morning Feb. 20 Red Sea update (GlobalSecurity mirror)","url":"https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2024/02/mil-240220-centcom01.htm"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-032","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 032 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 032","UKMTO INCIDENT 032/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 032/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 032/003","UKMTO INCIDENT 032/004"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240218-ukmto-warning-incident-032.pdf?rev=ddffe4e9ef8742cf92cebba728f59aab","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240218-ukmto-warning-incident-032-update-001.pdf?rev=99666f6996a94332b07c5d35ae4f1d85","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-incident-032-update-002.pdf?rev=be920c17e72341cea475bfd43185743e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240219-ukmto-warning-032-update-003.pdf?rev=3ccfcdc87b7e49ecabe558bb53de815a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/mar/20240302-ukmto-warning-incident-032-update-004.pdf?rev=1fb471aa8196488fa400160b03a425e1"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-18T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-18T20:55:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-03-02T11:48:52Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Rubymar","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Belize","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK company-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"35 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen (Update 004: \"15 NM west of Al Mukha\"; vessel later drifted to 13-21.19N 042-57.64E)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":35,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.737,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1281,"dist_bam_mi":14,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Military Authorities; Military, Third party, and Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"sunk","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":true,"environmental":"Oil slick of about 18 miles (29 km) reported by CENTCOM; about 21,000 t of fertilizer aboard when the ship sank","continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, one of which hit"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Rubymar hit by Houthi missiles, abandoned, and sinks on 2 March","summary":"At about 2000 UTC on 18 February 2024 the Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier Rubymar, carrying fertilizer from Khor Fakkan to Varna, was struck by Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles about 35 NM south of Al Mukha, with hits near the engine room and on deck. All 24 crew and the security team abandoned ship and were taken off by another vessel. The ship was anchored, dragged anchor, settled by the stern and sank on 2 March 2024 about 16 NM WNW of Mokha with about 21,000 t of fertilizer aboard, after leaving an oil slick of about 18 miles. It was the first ship sunk in the Houthi campaign, creating a pollution risk and a navigation hazard in the southern Red Sea.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 032 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 18 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18 Feb 2024 2045 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 032 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 18 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18 Feb 2024 2129 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel resulting in damage. Master reports all crew are safe. Military authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 032 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 18 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 0110 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen. Military authorities report crew have abandoned the vessel. Military authorities are on scene providing assistance. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nINCIDENT 032 – ATTACK UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 18 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 19 Feb 2024 0157 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 35 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen. Military authorities report crew have abandoned the vessel. Vessel at anchor and all crew are safe. Military authorities remain on scene to provide assistance. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 004 —\nINCIDENT 032 – ATTACK UPDATE 004\nIncident Date: 19 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Military, Third party, and Company Security Officer.\nIssued: 02 Mar 2024 1135 UTC\nUKMTO received a report of an attack 15 NM west of Al Mukha, Yemen. The crew took the vessel to anchor and were evacuated by military authorities. The vessel has dragged anchor and now in position 13-21.19N 042-57.64E, and is down by the stern, bows remain above waterline. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","ballistic missile","bulk carrier","crew evacuated","fertilizer","oil spill","sunk"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 6 Mar 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/130535"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-031","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 031 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 031","UKMTO INCIDENT 031/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240216ukmto-warning-incident-031docx.pdf?rev=8529921e04fc4cbd9b398547ba3959c6","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240216-ukmto-warning-incident-031-update-001.pdf?rev=2c523818a9b1448a8c4c300773b48eea"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-16T13:31:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-16T13:58:45Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-16T14:30:18Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Pollux","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Danish company-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"In the vicinity of 70 NM north west of Al Mukha, Yemen (initially 72 NM)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":70,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.143,"lon":42.39,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1247,"dist_bam_mi":126,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; the US State Department said a missile fired from Yemen hit the ship"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Pollux hit on deck by Houthi missile 70 NM northwest of Mokha","summary":"At 1331 UTC on 16 February 2024 the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker Pollux reported a missile attack and an explosion close by about 70 NM northwest of Al Mukha. ONI recorded three missiles: two landed near the ship and one hit the port side of the main deck, causing minor damage with no fire or casualties. The Houthis claimed the attack; the tanker was reported to be bound for India.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 031 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 16 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1331 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 16 Feb 2024 1350 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of 72 NM north west of Al Mukha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 031 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 16 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1331 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 16 Feb 2024 1350 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of 70 NM north west of Al Mukha, Yemen. The Master reports vessel was attacked by a missile and reports an explosion in close proximity. Military authorities are responding. The crew and the vessel are reported safe. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","minor damage","red sea","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-030","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 030 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 030","UKMTO INCIDENT 030/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240215-ukmto-warning-incident-30.pdf?rev=04d55ac72b164105a24332ff0035fd00","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240215-ukmto-warning-incident-30-update-001.pdf?rev=b578dba6e93c424691b06ccbb453024c"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-15T13:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-15T14:01:51Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-15T14:26:01Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Lycavitos","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Barbados","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"85 NM east of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":85,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.776,"lon":46.482,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1150,"dist_bam_mi":208,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Attributed by US CENTCOM (anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Lycavitos lightly damaged by Houthi missile 85 NM east of Aden","summary":"At 1345 UTC on 15 February 2024 the master of the Barbados-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier Lycavitos reported an explosion close to the ship about 85 NM east of Aden. CENTCOM said a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile was fired at the vessel at about 1630 Sanaa time, causing very minor damage and no injuries. The ship continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 030 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 15 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1345 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Feb 2024 1400 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM east of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 030 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 15 Feb 2024 | Incident Time: 1345 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 Feb 2024 1430 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM east of Aden, Yemen. The Master reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The crew and the vessel are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","gulf of aden","minor damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 21 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128112"},{"title":"US CENTCOM: Feb. 15 summary of Red Sea activities","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/3679200/feb-15-summary-of-red-sea-activities/"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-029","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 029 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 029","UKMTO INCIDENT 029/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 029/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240212-ukmto-warning-incident-flash-029-attack.pdf?rev=a78a14834a49450e862aca9a5a9c41bb","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240212-ukmto-warning-incident-029--attack-update-001.pdf?rev=e794bf5b17214478b3bd7f3599854d4d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240212-ukmto-warning-incident-029--attack-update-002.pdf?rev=d9e46b48525e4c3f9f77c6cac6688079"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-12T00:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-12T01:12:48Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-12T08:06:15Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Star Iris","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"40 NM South of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":40,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.654,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1286,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis, who described the ship as American without evidence"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Star Iris hit by two missiles 40 NM south of Mokha","summary":"At 0035 UTC on 12 February 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Star Iris, southbound through the Bab el-Mandeb, was attacked by two missiles about 40 NM south of Al Mukha and suffered minor damage. The crew were safe and the ship continued its voyage from Brazil to Bandar Khomeini, Iran. The Houthis claimed the attack and called the ship American, without evidence.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 029\nIncident Date: 12 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0035 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Feb 2024 0102 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of Incident, 40 NM South of AL Mukha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 029 Update 001\nIncident Date: 12 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0035 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Feb 2024 0405 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an Incident, 40 NM South of AL Mukha, Yemen. Master reports his vessel was attacked by two missiles. The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 029 Update 002\nIncident Date: 12 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0035 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 Feb 2024 0755 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an Incident, 40 NM South of AL Mukha, Yemen. Master reports his vessel was attacked by two missiles and reports minor damage. Vessel and crew are safe. Vessel proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","bulk carrier","greek-owned","minor damage","missile"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127835"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-028","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 028 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 028","UKMTO INCIDENT 028/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240206-ukmto-warning-incident-028.pdf?rev=442389cdcbe64deb89a5582c2f145e69","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240206-ukmto-warning-incident-028-update-01.pdf?rev=b18b95f07c97438fbb86c02a84cdafdd"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-06T11:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-06T11:28:38Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-06T12:47:07Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Star Nasia","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned and operated","direction":null},"location":{"text":"50 NM south of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.947,"lon":45.03,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1252,"dist_bam_mi":119,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; CENTCOM reported three anti-ship ballistic missiles fired at the ship"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Star Nasia damaged by Houthi missile blast 50 NM south of Aden","summary":"At 1100 UTC on 6 February 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Star Nasia, sailing from the US to India, reported an explosion close to the ship about 50 NM south of Aden. According to CENTCOM and ONI, three Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired at it: one exploded nearby causing minor damage, one fell into the sea and USS Laboon shot down the third. No one was injured. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 028 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 06 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 Feb 2024 1115 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM south of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 028 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 06 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 Feb 2024 1205 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an explosion in close proximity to a merchant vessel, vessel and crew are safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","greek-owned","gulf of aden","minor damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-027","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 027 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 027","UKMTO INCIDENT 027/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240201-ukmto-warning-incident-027.pdf?rev=9948d2f748d24db78257c6df9be1c4f7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240201-ukmto-warning-incident-027-update-001.pdf?rev=2c24c3b4baee4b888b38d69584aeaf06"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-06T00:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-06T04:16:22Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-06T04:33:22Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Morning Tide","type":"Cargo ship","flag":"Barbados","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK-owned","direction":null},"location":{"text":"57 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":57,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":41.968,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":180,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military; Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis (Morning Tide named); CENTCOM reported three anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward Morning Tide"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Projectile damages bridge windows of cargo ship 57 NM west of Hodeidah","summary":"At 0050 UTC on 6 February 2024 a vessel about 57 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported a small craft on its port side and a projectile that passed over the deck, slightly damaging the bridge windows; the crew were safe and the ship continued. The Houthis claimed an attack on the Barbados-flagged, UK-owned cargo ship Morning Tide, and Wikipedia's list (citing Ambrey) records minor damage to Morning Tide at this position. ONI, however, listed the window-damage vessel as unnamed and reported three ballistic missiles landing near Morning Tide without damage, so the identification is probable rather than certain.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 027 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 06 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0050 UTC\nSource: Military\nIssued: 06 Feb 2024 0200 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 027 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 06 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 0050 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 Feb 2024 0335 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The master was aware of a small craft on his Port side. The master stated that a projectile was fired at his vessel on the Port side which passed over the deck, causing slight damage to the bridge windows. The Vessel and Crew are Safe, Vessel proceeding on planned passage. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bridge damage","cargo ship","missile","projectile","red sea","small craft"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 28 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/128604"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-026","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 026 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 026","UKMTO INCIDENT 026/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240201-ukmto-warning-incident-026.pdf?rev=bfddb80481194a16ab0a1c4da61ec6d3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/feb/20240201-ukmto-warning-incident-026-update-001.pdf?rev=043b17c8081d440883274876705e7aaa"],"incident_utc":"2024-02-01T10:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-02-01T10:22:32Z","updated_utc":"2024-02-01T11:33:36Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Cargo ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"57 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":57,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":41.968,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":180,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; no claim specific to this incident"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles explode near Liberia-flagged cargo ship 57 NM west of Hodeidah","summary":"At about 1000 UTC on 1 February 2024 the master of a merchant vessel about 57 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported an explosion some distance off the starboard side. ONI recorded the ship as a Liberia-flagged cargo vessel and said two missiles exploded in the water about 0.5 NM away, one on each side. The ship was undamaged, the crew were safe and it continued its transit in a coalition convoy. The vessel was not named.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 026 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 01 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Feb 2024 1005 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 026 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 01 / Feb / 2024 | Incident Time: 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 01 Feb 2024 1110 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 57 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Master reports an explosion a distance off the vessel’s starboard side. Vessel and crew are safe, and proceeding to the next port of call. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["convoy","missile","near miss","no damage","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127835"},{"title":"UKMTO says explosion reported near vessel west of Yemen's Hodeida (Al Arabiya)","url":"https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2024/02/01/UKMTO-receives-report-of-incident-off-Yemen-s-Hodeida"}]},{"id":"2024-024","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 024 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 024"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240129-ukmto-warning-incident-024.pdf?rev=6688bc83308d4e4381e596ca07a3dd82"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-29T15:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-29T17:17:17Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-29T17:17:17Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"44 NM West of Al-Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":44,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.319,"lon":42.487,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1284,"dist_bam_mi":79,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"None"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Three small craft, one armed, approach merchant vessel 44 NM west of Mokha","summary":"At 1535 UTC on 29 January 2024 a merchant vessel about 44 NM west of Al Mukha (Mokha) was approached on its starboard bow by three small craft, which regrouped astern with a closest point of approach of 1 NM. One craft was grey with a front-mounted weapon. The embarked security team fired warning shots, the ship took self-protection measures and the craft left. The vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 024 – SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: 29 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1535 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssue: 29 Jan 2024 1700 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 44 NM West of Al-Mukha, Yemen. Master reports merchant vessel was approached on its starboard bow by 3 small craft, the 3 small craft regrouped astern with a closest point of approach of 1 NM. One small craft was described as grey in colour with a front mounted weapon. The embarked security team fired warning shots, the merchant vessel carried out self-protection measures and the small craft departed the area. Vessel and crew are reported safe and proceeding to next port of call. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed security","red sea","small craft","suspicious approach","warning shots"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"}]},{"id":"2024-022","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 022 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 022","UKMTO INCIDENT 022/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240127-ukmto-warning-incident-022.pdf?rev=a120a91149614a9a8a51068fb24225f3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240127-ukmto-warning-incident-022-update-001.xps?rev=6d7e82b91efe4a09a76e2ad37d86ac42"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-27T08:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-27T10:42:03Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-27T15:49:29Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms","RPG"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"780 NM East of Hafun, Somalia","ref_place":"Hafun","distance_nm":780,"bearing":"E","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":10.17,"lon":64.602,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1253,"dist_bam_mi":1445,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"Suspected; ONI reported the attackers withdrew to a mothership"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed small boat exchanges fire with merchant vessel 780 NM east of Hafun","summary":"At 0810 UTC on 27 January 2024 a small boat carrying four armed people with automatic rifles and an RPG launcher approached a merchant vessel to within about 300 m some 780 NM east of Hafun, Somalia (ONI position 10:31N 064:28E). The embarked security team fired warning shots and exchanged fire, and the boat withdrew to a mothership. The vessel and crew were unharmed. UKMTO's Update 001 was published in a format whose text could not be extracted.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 022 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 27 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 0810 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 27 Jan 2024 1025 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a small craft and a merchant vessel 780 NM East of Hafun, Somalia. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\n[Text unavailable: UKMTO INCIDENT 022/001 was published as a file that could not be parsed (InvalidPDFException: Invalid PDF structure.)]","tags":["arabian sea","armed security","mothership","piracy","rpg","small arms"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"},{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 14 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127835"}]},{"id":"2024-021","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 021 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 021","UKMTO INCIDENT 021/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 021/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 021/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240126-ukmto-warning-incident-021.pdf?rev=9b09ef03acfe4a02a4c85fff67f6f306","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240126-ukmto-warning-021-update-001.pdf?rev=ac80e699aa144104ab2db96f5ed9d32c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240126-ukmto-warning-021-update-002.pdf?rev=95af6e7e1b90432790f2035f83dac6f7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240127-ukmto-warning-021-update-003.pdf?rev=ca1363ae3ace41c193318a90dc7619f3"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-26T16:42:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-26T17:43:22Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-27T12:49:58Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Marlin Luanda","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Operated by Oceonix Services for Trafigura","direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.072,"lon":45.753,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1217,"dist_bam_mi":163,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"CSO","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Claimed by the Houthis; ONI identified a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Marlin Luanda set ablaze by Houthi missile 60 NM SE of Aden","summary":"At 1642 UTC on 26 January 2024 the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Marlin Luanda, operated for Trafigura and carrying Russian-origin naphtha, was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile about 60 NM southeast of Aden, starting a fire in a cargo tank. USS Carney, the French frigate Alsace and India's INS Visakhapatnam helped the crew fight the blaze, which was put out the next day. No one was injured and the ship was able to continue. The Houthis claimed the attack.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 021 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1642 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 26 Jan 2024 1715 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 021 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1642 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 26 Jan 2024 1850 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen. CSO reports that a vessel has been struck and is currently on fire. They are requiring assistance. Authorities have been informed and are responding. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nINCIDENT 021 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1642 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 26 Jan 2024 2130 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen. A Merchant Vessel has been struck by a missile and remains on fire. Coalition Warships are in attendance and supporting the vessel. All crew are reported safe. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nINCIDENT 021 – ATTACK UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1642 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 27 Jan 2024 1242 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen. A Merchant Vessel was struck by a missile which resulted in a fire. Fire now extinguished. Coalition Warships are supporting. Vessel and crew are safe and is able to proceed. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["fire","gulf of aden","missile","naval assistance","tanker","trafigura"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels – Wikipedia","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Timeline: Houthi attacks and U.S. responses – USIP Iran Primer","url":"https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2024/feb/01/timeline-houthis-attacks-and-us-responses"}]},{"id":"2024-020","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 020 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 020","UKMTO INCIDENT 020/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240126-ukmto-warning-020.pdf?rev=e678c036d78a4f6483cecf15812b4032","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240126-ukmto-warning-incident-020-update-001.pdf?rev=b0b4b8f16bb840ec89b1bb9e9de06ccb"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-26T10:25:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-26T10:47:39Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-26T11:12:24Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM South West of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.072,"lon":44.307,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1273,"dist_bam_mi":71,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Suspected; ONI assessed the weapons as anti-ship ballistic missiles; no specific claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two missiles explode in the water near merchant vessel 60 NM SW of Aden","summary":"At 1025 UTC on 26 January 2024 the master of an unnamed merchant vessel about 60 NM southwest of Aden reported two missiles exploding in the water off the port quarter. The US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) recorded them as anti-ship ballistic missiles. There was no damage, the crew were safe and the vessel continued to its next port. The tanker Marlin Luanda was struck southeast of Aden about six hours later.","ukmto_text":"INCIDENT 020 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1025 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Jan 2024 1040 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South West of Aden, Yemen. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nINCIDENT 020 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 26 / Jan / 2024 | Incident Time: 1025 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 Jan 2024 1100 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South West of Aden, Yemen. Master reports 2 missiles exploding in the water a distance off the port quarter. Master reports vessel and crew are safe and no damage reported. Vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Coalition Forces are responding. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","gulf of aden","missile","near miss","no damage"],"sources":[{"title":"ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report, 7 Feb 2024","url":"https://www.oni.navy.mil/Archive/FileId/127186"},{"title":"UKMTO reports missiles incident southwest of Aden (Reuters via L'Orient Today)","url":"https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1365823/update-1-ukmto-reports-missiles-incident-southwest-of-aden.html"}]},{"id":"2024-019","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 019 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 019","UKMTO INCIDENT 019/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240124-ukmto-warning-incident-019.pdf?rev=a5a775494a3d405694a8db1363cfab94","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/20240124-ukmto-warning-019-update-001.pdf?rev=612f39633a2647f885457fbe6431e08a"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-24T11:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-24T11:48:55Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-24T12:49:24Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Maersk Detroit","type":"Container ship","flag":"United States","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Maersk Line, Limited (US-flagged, owned and operated)","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"50 NM South of Al Mukha, Yemen (updated from 45 NM South of Aden)","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.5159,"lon":43.2571,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":12.487,"lon_reported":43.24,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1292,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by the US Navy and Maersk Line Limited (Houthi missiles)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile explodes 100 m from US-flagged Maersk Detroit near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"The master reported an explosion about 100 m off the vessel's starboard side, first reported 45 NM south of Aden and corrected to 50 NM south of Al Mukha; vessel and crew were safe with no injuries or damage. The ship was the US-flagged container ship Maersk Detroit, sailing north under US Navy escort with US government cargo from Oman alongside Maersk Chesapeake; USS Gravely shot down two further Houthi missiles. The Navy turned both ships back to the Gulf of Aden, and Maersk Line Limited suspended its Red Sea sailings.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 019 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 24/Jan/2024 Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Jan 2024 1130 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 45 NM South of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 019 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 24/Jan/2024 Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 24 Jan 2024 1233 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM South of Al Mukha, Yemen (please note updated position).\nMaster reports an explosion approximately 100 metres from the vessel on its starboard side. Vessel and crew are safe, no injuries or damage reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","container ship","houthi","missile","naval escort","near miss","us-flagged","uss gravely"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"}]},{"id":"2024-018","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 018 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 018"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-incident-018.pdf?rev=ac3029ab8d694467a2a3c6f31cc01007"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-23T09:38:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-23T11:35:51Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-23T11:35:51Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SIGHTING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of 46 NM South of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":46,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.554,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1291,"dist_bam_mi":11,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone activity reported 46 NM south of Al Mukha near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"Vessels reported uncrewed aerial system activity about 46 NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen, at the Bab el-Mandeb. No attack, damage or casualties were reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING\nINCIDENT 018 - SIGHTING\nIncident Date: 23/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 0938 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23/JAN 24 1115 UTC\nUKMTO has received reports Uncrewed Aerial System activity in the vicinity of 46 NM South of Al Mukha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","drone sighting"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-015","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 015 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 015","UKMTO INCIDENT 015/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-015-jan-24.pdf?rev=a4e7203beb27400098f91ccc34a1a796","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-015-jan-24-update-001.pdf?rev=e1fe5a73cfcf4d0aafcb713665ab90a3"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-18T19:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-18T20:43:42Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-18T21:26:50Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"115 NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":115,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.422,"lon":46.412,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1232,"dist_bam_mi":219,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected — drone attack in the Gulf of Aden on an evening of Houthi launches at shipping; no specific claim tied to this report"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone explodes in water 30 m off merchant vessel 115 NM south-east of Aden","summary":"The master of a merchant vessel about 115 NM south-east of Aden reported an unidentified UAS in close proximity and an explosion in the water about 30 m off the port side. Coalition forces responded; the vessel and crew were safe and proceeded to the next port. The same evening Houthi missiles landed near the tanker Chem Ranger in the Gulf of Aden; UKMTO did not name the vessel in this report and no source ties it to Chem Ranger.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 015/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 017 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 18/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1900 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18/JAN/24 2040 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 115 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 015/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 017 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 18/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1900 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18/JAN/24 2120 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 115 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nMaster reports unidentified Uncrewed Aerial System in close proximity to a merchant vessel and explosion in the water approximately 30 metres off his port side.\nCoalition Forces responding, vessel and crew are safe, vessel proceeding to next port.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["coalition forces","drone","gulf of aden","houthi","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-014","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 014 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 014","UKMTO INCIDENT 014/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 014/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-014-jan-24.pdf?rev=3856f3e0f1ac46ab88fc00c5b1a43493","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-014-jan-24-update-001.pdf?rev=8a0638a76a20443b9f54bb64d5652e15","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-014-jan-24-update-002.pdf?rev=d02d69893a5e463ba42ee91a1a1eecde"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-18T18:33:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-18T19:13:40Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-18T22:16:07Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"85 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen","ref_place":"Ash Shihr","distance_nm":85,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.747,"lon":50.631,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":961,"dist_bam_mi":493,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected — drone attack in the Gulf of Aden on an evening of Houthi launches at shipping; no specific claim tied to this report"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Four drones fly close to vessel 85 NM SE of Ash Shihr; one hits water 800 m away","summary":"A merchant vessel about 85 NM south-east of Ash Shihr reported four unidentified UAS flying close by, one of which hit the water about 800 m away. Coalition forces responded and the vessel and crew were safe and continued their voyage. The same evening the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles at the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Chem Ranger in the Gulf of Aden, which landed in the water nearby; UKMTO did not name the vessel in this report and no source ties it to Chem Ranger.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 014/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 016 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 18/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1833 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18/JAN/24 1905 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 85 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 014/JAN/2024 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT 016 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 18/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1833 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18/JAN/24 2000 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of 4 unidentified Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) flying close to a merchant vessel 85 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen. 1 UAV hitting the water in close proximity to the vessel.\nCoalition forces responding.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 014/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 016 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 18/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1833 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18/JAN/24 2115 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of 4 unidentified Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) flying close to a merchant vessel 85 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen. Vessel reported 1 UAS hit the water approximately 800M from the vessel.\nVessel and crew are safe and proceeding to their next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["coalition forces","drone","gulf of aden","houthi","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-013","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 013 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 013","UKMTO INCIDENT 013/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 013/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-013-jan-24.pdf?rev=1720920b1a6d4995b70b4b2af1e15867","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-013-jan-24-update-001.pdf?rev=0a98b292d6da46b687bf13df4bd5a7f4","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-013-jan-24-update-002.pdf?rev=7287281ab9b644639489a4f554847b39"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-17T17:35:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-17T18:17:02Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-17T18:48:15Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Genco Picardy","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Genco Shipping & Trading (US)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.072,"lon":45.753,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1217,"dist_bam_mi":163,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed to a Houthi drone in press and Indian Navy reporting"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"US-owned bulk carrier Genco Picardy hit by drone 60 NM south-east of Aden","summary":"The master reported the vessel was hit on the port side by an uncrewed aerial system about 60 NM south-east of Aden; a fire broke out and was extinguished, and the vessel and crew were safe and proceeded to the next port. The ship was the Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier Genco Picardy, which suffered minimal damage. India's INS Visakhapatnam answered the distress call and an explosive ordnance disposal team cleared the ship to continue; its 22 crew, nine of them Indian, were unhurt.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 013/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 015 – ATTACK\nIncident Date: 17/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1735 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17/JAN/24 1745 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 013/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 015 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 17/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1735 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17/JAN/24 1814 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nMaster reports vessel has been hit on the port side by an Uncrewed Aerial System.\nMaster reported there was fire onboard which has now been extinguished.\nAuthorities are investigating\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 013/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 015 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 17/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1735 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 17/JAN/24 1845 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 60 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nMaster reports vessel has been hit on the port side by an Uncrewed Aerial System.\nMaster reported there was fire onboard which has now been extinguished. Vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","drone","fire","gulf of aden","hit","houthi","indian navy","us-owned"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Sankalp (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sankalp"}]},{"id":"2024-012","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 012 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 012"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-012-jan-24.pdf?rev=22bfa5275f394e26b496fe543167fa60"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-16T20:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-16T21:53:02Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-16T21:53:02Z","type":"Suspicious Activity","ukmto_type":"SIGHTING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 150 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen","ref_place":"Ash Shihr","distance_nm":150,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.977,"lon":51.413,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":993,"dist_bam_mi":541,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Unidentified drone sighted 150 NM south-east of Ash Shihr, Yemen","summary":"A vessel reported sighting an unidentified uncrewed aerial system about 150 NM south-east of Ash Shihr, Yemen, in the eastern Gulf of Aden. No attack, damage or casualties were reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 012/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 014 - SIGHTING\nIncident Date: 16/01/2024 Incident Time: 2000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 16 JAN 24 2150 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an unidentified Uncrewed Aerial System sighted approximately 150 NM South East of Ash Shihr, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone sighting","gulf of aden"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-011","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 011/JAN/2024 (warning text labels it Incident 012)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 011","UKMTO INCIDENT 011/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 011/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-011.pdf?rev=dba630588820431c86a6f6bdc011a585","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-011-jan-2024-update-001.pdf?rev=71c66ddbcb064c159552c255dae1c69b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-011-jan-2024-update-002.pdf?rev=36b921ca873b4765bec051c05de3ba57"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-16T11:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-16T13:17:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-16T18:54:10Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Zografia","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-owned","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"approximately 100 NM North West of Saleef, Yemen","ref_place":"Saleef","distance_nm":100,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":16.484,"lon":41.452,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1185,"dist_bam_mi":298,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed to a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile (per Wikipedia, citing US CENTCOM)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Greek-owned bulk carrier Zografia hit by missile 100 NM NW of Saleef","summary":"The company security officer reported the vessel was hit by an unknown object in the cargo hold about 100 NM north-west of Saleef, causing damage above the waterline but no fire or casualties; the ship continued its voyage. It was the Malta-flagged, Greek-owned Zografia, sailing from Vietnam to Israel, struck by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 011/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 012 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 16/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer.\nIssued: 16 JAN 24 1120 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 100 NM North West of Saleef, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 011/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 012 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 16/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 16 JAN 24 1300 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 100 NM North West of Saleef, Yemen.\nCompany Security Officer reports vessel has been hit by an unknown object in the cargo hold.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 011/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 012 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 16/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 16 JAN 24 1530 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 100 NM North West of Saleef, Yemen. Company Security Officer reports vessel has been hit by an unknown object in the cargo hold. There is damage above the water line, there are no fires and no causalities. Vessel and crew are safe. Vessel continues to her next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","hit","houthi","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-010","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 010 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 010","UKMTO INCIDENT 010/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-010-jan-24-flash.pdf?rev=e4cf3c7bba5e4261b3feccf7ed041efb","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-010-jan-24-update-001.pdf?rev=046e9e46469343438bf6829b89d24160"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-15T22:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-15T23:47:12Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-16T00:50:47Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":"Incident reclassified as Suspicious Approach","weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 57NM North West of Assab, Eritrea","ref_place":"Assab","distance_nm":57,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.7089,"lon":42.0662,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":13.68,"lon_reported":42.049,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1284,"dist_bam_mi":118,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Small craft circle vessel 57 NM north-west of Assab; guards fire warning shots","summary":"The master of a vessel about 57 NM north-west of Assab, Eritrea, reported small craft circling his ship. The embarked armed security team fired warning shots and the craft departed. Vessel and crew were safe and proceeded to the next port.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 010/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 011\nIncident Date: 15/01/2024 Incident Time: 2200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 JAN 24 2330 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 57 NM North West of Assab, Eritrea.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 010/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 011 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 15/01/2024 Incident Time: 2200 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 16 JAN 24 0045 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 57NM North West of Assab, Eritrea. Master reports small craft circling his vessel. AST fired warning shots and small craft departed. Vessel and crew are safe, proceeding to next port.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["armed security team","small craft","southern red sea","suspicious approach","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-009","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 009 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 009","UKMTO INCIDENT 009/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 009/002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-009jan2024.pdf?rev=03a291fe1c1649a09080c489857a7734","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-009jan24-update-001.pdf?rev=a432ee484df2409091c0a1fa91811a10","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-009jan24-update-002.pdf?rev=f62cf622723d497a87ee99e27d624877"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-15T13:05:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-15T13:29:35Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-15T15:45:54Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Gibraltar Eagle","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Eagle Bulk Shipping (US)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"95 NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":95,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.659,"lon":46.172,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1226,"dist_bam_mi":198,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed to the Houthis (Houthi anti-ship missile, per CBS News reporting)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"US-owned bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle hit by Houthi missile 95 NM SE of Aden","summary":"The master reported the vessel's port side was hit from above by a missile about 95 NM south-east of Aden; vessel and crew were safe and the ship proceeded to its next port. The ship was the Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle, struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile that started a small fire but caused no injuries or significant damage; an earlier missile failed in flight and crashed in Yemen. It came three days after US and UK strikes on Houthi targets began.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 009/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 010 - ATTACK\nIncident Date: 15/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1305 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15/JAN/24 1315 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 95 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 009/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 010 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 15/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1305 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15/JAN/24 1315 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 95 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nMaster reports port side of vessel hit from above by a missile.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 009/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 010 – ATTACK UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 15/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1305 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15/JAN/24 1545 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 95 NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nMaster reports port side of vessel hit from above by a missile. Vessel and crew are safe. Vessel proceeding to next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bulk carrier","fire","gulf of aden","hit","houthi","missile","us-owned"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2024-008","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 008 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 008"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-008-jan-2024.pdf?rev=5968f949d82e4192827a9020e38c484f"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-12T15:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-12T18:13:36Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-12T18:13:36Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of 80NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":80,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.836,"lon":45.993,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1222,"dist_bam_mi":183,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Small boats shadow merchant ships 80 NM south-east of Aden","summary":"Multiple vessels reported small boats approaching merchant shipping about 80 NM south-east of Aden; two small boats followed one merchant vessel for over an hour. No weapons were seen. The reports came the same afternoon and in the same area as the missile attack on the tanker Khalissa (UKMTO Incident 007, 2024), which was also followed by small craft.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 008/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 008 – SUSPICOUS APPROACH\nIncident Date: 12/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 JAN 24 1715 UTC\nUKMTO has received multiple reports of small boats approaching merchant shipping in the vicinity of 80NM South East of Aden, Yemen. Two small boats are reported to have followed a merchant Vessel for over one hour. The Merchant Vessel reported no weapons were sighted.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","small boats","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-007","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 007 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 007","UKMTO INCIDENT 007/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-007-jan-2024.pdf?rev=9ff5911ede394c5f9cfa5d59a04dadaf","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-007-jan-2024-update-001.pdf?rev=2711eb6a10d142d294dec29dd8280cf6"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-12T15:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-12T15:18:05Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-12T16:25:28Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["Missile (unspecified)","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Khalissa","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 90NM South East of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":90,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.718,"lon":46.112,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1225,"dist_bam_mi":193,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed to the Houthis in press reporting (CNN): mistakenly targeted on outdated information linking the ship to the UK"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile lands 400–500 m from tanker Khalissa 90 NM south-east of Aden","summary":"The master reported a missile landing in the water 400–500 m from the vessel about 90 NM south-east of Aden and three small craft following the ship; there were no injuries or damage and it continued to its next port. The vessel was the Panama-flagged oil tanker Khalissa, carrying Russian crude, which the Houthis reportedly targeted by mistake on the basis of outdated information linking it to the United Kingdom. It came on the day of the first US and UK strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 007/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 007\nIncident Date: 12/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 JAN 24 1500 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 90NM South East of Aden, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 007/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 007 – ATTACK UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 12/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 12 JAN 24 1600 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a missile being fired towards a vessel approximately 90NM South East of Aden, Yemen. The Master reported a missile landing in the water 400 – 500 metres away and being followed by 3 small craft. The Master reported that no injuries or damage have been sustained and is proceeding to the next port of call. Further investigation ongoing.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","houthi","missile","mistaken identity","near miss","small craft","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"}]},{"id":"2024-006","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 006 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 006","UKMTO INCIDENT 006/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 006/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 006/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-006-jan-2024---flash.pdf?rev=c82ab9da86ff464fa2da3434e80eeeb7","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-006-jan-2024---update-001.pdf?rev=912fefbd0b734ad981903471affa4615","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-006-jan-2024---update-002.pdf?rev=0ef5891cf98440b7b7008c6e12746786","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-006-jan-2024---update-003.pdf?rev=502fec909db84db0b07c8eeb58075d41"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-11T03:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-11T06:20:54Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-11T09:43:07Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"BOARDING","reclassified":"Initial Flash report updated to Boarding","weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"St Nikolas","type":"Crude oil tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Greek-operated (Empire Navigation)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"50 NM East of Sohar, Oman","ref_place":"Sohar","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.377,"lon":57.664,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":171,"dist_bam_mi":1237,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"Iran's navy (Artesh, not the IRGC) announced the seizure, citing an Iranian court order"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Iranian navy seizes tanker St Nikolas 50 NM east of Sohar, Gulf of Oman","summary":"Four to five armed men in black military-style uniforms and masks boarded a tanker about 50 NM east of Sohar, Oman; the company security officer heard unknown voices on the phone, then lost contact as the ship turned towards Iranian waters. Iran's navy said it seized the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-operated crude tanker St Nikolas (formerly Suez Rajan), carrying about 132,000 t of Iraqi crude to Turkey with 19 crew (18 Filipino, one Greek), under an Iranian court order. Iran presented the seizure as recovery of losses from the 2023 US confiscation of Iranian oil carried by the same ship when it was named Suez Rajan.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 006/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 006 - FLASH\nIncident Date: 11/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 0330 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 11 JAN 24 0630 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 50 NM East of Sohar, Oman\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 006/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 006 - BOARDING UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 11/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 0330 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 11 JAN 24 0650 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of vessel being boarded by unauthorised persons at approximately 0330UTC. CSO reports hearing unknown voices over the phone along with the Masters voice. Unable to make further contact with vessel at this time. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 006/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 006 - BOARDING UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 11/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 0330 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 11 JAN 24 0725 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of vessel being boarded by 4 - 5 armed unauthorised persons at approximately 0330UTC in an area 50 NM East of Sohar, Oman. Unauthorised boarders are reported to be wearing military style black uniforms with black masks.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING 006/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 006 - BOARDING UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 11/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 0330 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 11 JAN 24 0915 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of vessel being boarded by 4 - 5 armed unauthorised persons at approximately 0330UTC in an area 50NM East of Sohar, Oman. Unauthorised boarders are reported to be wearing military style black uniforms with black masks. CSO reports vessel has altered course towards Iranian territorial waters and communications with the vessel have been lost.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["crew held","gulf of oman","iran","seizure","state seizure","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Suez Rajan / St Nikolas (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Rajan"}]},{"id":"2024-005","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 005 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 005","UKMTO INCIDENT 005/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-005-jan-24.pdf?rev=e257440124864add93115d68f63db3ca","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-005-jan-24-update-001.pdf?rev=23c79cc1b7834c5f8a3edbbbe8a0a938"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-09T18:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-09T19:20:43Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-09T22:04:06Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"IRREGULAR ACTIVITY","reclassified":"Incident reclassified as Irregular Activity","weapons":["UAV","Anti-ship cruise missile","Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 50NM West of Al Hudaydah","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":42.089,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1230,"dist_bam_mi":176,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM (launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Houthis fire 18 drones and three missiles at Red Sea shipping lanes; all shot down","summary":"Multiple vessels about 50 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported Uncrewed Aerial Systems activity; coalition forces responded and no injuries or damage were reported. US CENTCOM said that at about 1815 UTC (2115 Sanaa time) the Houthis launched 18 one-way attack drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile towards shipping lanes where dozens of merchant ships were transiting. All were shot down by F/A-18s from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the destroyers USS Gravely, USS Laboon and USS Mason, and HMS Diamond. CENTCOM called it the 26th Houthi attack on commercial shipping since 19 November; the first US and UK strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen followed on 12 January.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 005/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 005\nIncident Date: 09/01/2024 Incident Time: 1830 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 JAN 24 1915 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 50 NM West of Al Hudaydah.\nAuthorities are investigating\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 005/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 005 – IRREGULAR ACTIVITY UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 09/01/2024 Incident Time: 1830 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 09 JAN 24 2120 UTC\nUKMTO has received reports of an incident approximately 50NM West of Al Hudaydah. Multiple reports of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) activity, Coalition forces are responding, no injuries or damage reported.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["ballistic missile","cruise missile","drone swarm","hms diamond","houthi","interception","operation prosperity guardian","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"U.S. CENTCOM Statement on Houthi Attack on International Shipping, 9 Jan 2024 (Iran Watch)","url":"https://www.iranwatch.org/library/governments/united-states/executive-branch/department-defense/us-centcom-statement-houthi-attack-international-shipping"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"}]},{"id":"2024-004","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 004 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 004"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-004-jan-24.pdf?rev=184e73061dcb4d2583fd4145c401c935"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-08T08:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-08T10:03:05Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-08T10:03:05Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 50 NM South East of Al Mukha, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukha","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SE","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.6633,"lon":43.844,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":12.73,"lon_reported":43.844,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1259,"dist_bam_mi":30,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Two green-hulled small craft approach vessel 50 NM south-east of Al Mukha","summary":"Two small craft with green hulls approached a merchant vessel to within 0.5–1 NM about 50 NM south-east of Al Mukha, Yemen. No weapons were seen and the vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 004/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 004 - SUSPICIOUS APROACH\nIncident Date: 08/01/2024 Incident Time: 0800 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 08 JAN 24 0945 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of 2 small craft with a green hull approaching a merchant vessel to within 0.5NM - 1NM, approximately 50 NM South East of Al Mukha, Yemen. No weapons have been sighted and vessel and crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","small craft","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 003 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 003","UKMTO INCIDENT 003/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-003-jan-24.pdf?rev=d4ddbec1a1664422b1ca080c4ba3917a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-003-jan-24-update-01.pdf?rev=1d23b4207bf0484d8eaf06fdfaf2f13f"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-06T13:24:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-06T14:26:16Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-06T15:22:50Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 50 NM South East of Mocha, Yemen","ref_place":"Mocha","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"SE","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.6633,"lon":43.844,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":12.73,"lon_reported":43.844,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1259,"dist_bam_mi":30,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Six small craft approach merchant vessel 50 NM south-east of Mocha","summary":"Six small craft approached a merchant vessel to within 1 NM about 50 NM south-east of Mocha, Yemen. No weapons were seen and coalition forces assisted. Authorities later reported that all the craft had cleared the area and the vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 003/JAN/2024\nSUSPICIOUS APROACH\nIncident Date: 06/01/2024 Incident Time: 06/01/2024 1324 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 JAN 24 1415 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of 6 small craft approaching a merchant vessel to within 1NM, approximately 50 NM South East of Mocha, Yemen. No weapons have been sighted and Coalition Forces are assisting.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 003/JAN/2024\nSUSPICIOUS APROACH UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 06/01/2024 Incident Time: 06/01/2024 1324 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 06 JAN 24 1515 UTC\nRegarding UKMTO reports of 6 small craft approaching a merchant vessel to within 1NM, authorities report that all small craft have cleared the area. Vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","coalition forces","small craft","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2024-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 002 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 002","UKMTO INCIDENT 002/001","UKMTO INCIDENT 002/002","UKMTO INCIDENT 002/003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-002-jan-24.pdf?rev=524933b1ba8f46b3959f3d19f42167ae","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-002jan24-update-001.pdf?rev=513690aa4cfd469f853037c67020f859","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-002-jan24-update-002.pdf?rev=acc5bda1069240a5a722a1ca725047dd","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/ukmto-warning-002-jan-24-update-003.pdf?rev=d9d83e4fedae4c8ea4198572e8ba77e3"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-04T14:19:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-04T14:35:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-05T13:32:34Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"BOARDING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Lila Norfolk","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"06 27 11N 057 25 32E, in the vicinity of 460NM East of Eyl, Somalia","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":460,"bearing":"E","area":"Somali Basin","lat":6.4533,"lon":57.4257,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1392,"dist_bam_mi":1045,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected — Indian Navy reporting describes pirates; the boarders left before the ship was searched and were not identified"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Armed men board bulk carrier Lila Norfolk 460 NM east of Eyl; Indian Navy frees crew","summary":"Five to six armed persons boarded a merchant vessel about 460 NM east of Eyl, Somalia, and the crew retreated to the citadel; the company reported the ship's navigation lighting was limited. The ship was the Liberia-flagged Lila Norfolk, en route from Brazil to Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain, with 21 crew (15 Indian, 6 Filipino). India sent INS Chennai and a maritime patrol aircraft; on 5 January Indian Navy MARCOS commandos boarded and found the boarders had already left. All crew were safe and the vessel proceeded out of the area.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 002/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 02 - BOARDING\nIncident Date: 04/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1419 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 04 JAN 23 1435UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 460NM east of Eyl, Somalia.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 002/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 002 - BOARDING UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 04/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1419 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 04 JAN 23 1515 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report that 5 to 6 unauthorised armed persons have boarded a merchant vessel in the vicinity of 460NM East of Eyl, Somalia. Master reports crew have been mustered in the Citadel.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 002/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 002 - BOARDING UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 04/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1419 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 04 JAN 24 1735 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report that 5 to 6 unauthorised armed persons have boarded a merchant vessel in the vicinity of 460NM East of Eyl, Somalia. Crew mustered in citadel.\nCSO reports that ships navigational lighting is limited and is likely to be below minimum anti-collision regulation specification. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should be aware of the potential hazard, in position 06 27 11N(7) 057 25 32E(4).\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING 002/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT 002 - BOARDING UPDATE 003\nIncident Date: 04/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1419 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 05 JAN 24 1310 UTC\nFurther to UKMTO reports that 5 to 6 unauthorised armed persons had boarded a merchant vessel in the vicinity of 460NM East of Eyl, Somalia.\nMilitary forces have now boarded the vessel and conducted a thorough search, no unauthorised persons were found onboard, all crew are safe and accounted for, vessel is proceeding out of the area.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["boarding","bulk carrier","citadel","indian navy","marcos","piracy","somali basin"],"sources":[{"title":"Operation Sankalp (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sankalp"},{"title":"Piracy off the coast of Somalia (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia"}]},{"id":"2024-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Incident 001 (2024)","warning_refs":["UKMTO INCIDENT 001","UKMTO INCIDENT 001/001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-001.pdf?rev=86eb81efae064707ac5de721b695c17e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2024/jan/warning-001-jan-2024-update-1.pdf?rev=4e91dfd09fed4a058d68b90c011296ce"],"incident_utc":"2024-01-02T18:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2024-01-02T19:37:29Z","updated_utc":"2024-01-02T20:55:35Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the Bab El Mandeb 33NM East of Assab, Eritrea","ref_place":"Assab","distance_nm":33,"bearing":"E","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":13.009,"lon":43.304,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1264,"dist_bam_mi":29,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated by UKMTO"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Up to three explosions 1–5 NM from merchant vessel 33 NM east of Assab","summary":"A merchant vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb about 33 NM east of Assab, Eritrea, reported up to three explosions 1–5 NM away. The master reported no damage and the crew safe at the time. UKMTO did not name the vessel or attribute the explosions, which occurred during the Houthi campaign against shipping in the area.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/JAN/2024\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 02/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1850 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 02 JAN 24 1930 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 33 NM East of Assab, Eritrea.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 001/JAN/2024\nATTACK – INCIDENT 001 UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 02/JAN/2024 Incident Time: 1850 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 02 JAN 24 2050 UTC\nUKMTO has received reports of up to 3 explosions 1 - 5nm from a merchant vessel in the Bab El Mandeb 33NM East of Assab, Eritrea. Master reports no damage to the vessel and crew are reported safe at present. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","explosion","near miss"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-DEC-024","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 024/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 024 DEC 2023","WARNING 024 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-024.pdf?rev=ef8a8552dafb453f842ea2fcb38b2fa4","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-024---update-001.pdf?rev=173bd1c00a9043d98a8f8abb36f341be"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-31T02:47:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-31T06:44:10Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-31T16:02:21Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Maersk Hangzhou","type":"Container ship","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"A.P. Moller Singapore Pte. Ltd. (owner); operated by Maersk Line","direction":null},"location":{"text":"60 NM North West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.505,"lon":42.217,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1190,"dist_bam_mi":216,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US military (Houthi small boats engaged and sunk by US Navy helicopters)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Houthi boats attack Maersk Hangzhou 60 NM NW of Al Hudaydah; US sinks three","summary":"The master reported being attacked by small boats on the port side about 60 NM north-west of Al Hudaydah, with shots exchanged; all crew were accounted for with no casualties and the ship continued its voyage. The ship was the container ship Maersk Hangzhou, whose security team repelled an attempt by four Houthi boats to board. US Navy helicopters from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Gravely came under fire, returned fire and sank three of the boats, killing their crews (ten fighters); the fourth fled. It was the first lethal clash between US forces and the Houthis in the Red Sea crisis, and Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd said on 2 January they would again avoid the route.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 024/DEC/2023\nATTACK 024\nIncident Date: 31/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0247 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 31 DEC 23 0600 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an attack 60 NM North West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The master reports being attacked by 3 small boats on his Port side, shots were exchanged. All crew have been accounted for with no casualties.\nCoalition forces assisted. Small boats departed.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 024/DEC/2023\nATTACK 024 UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 31/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0247 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 31 DEC 23 1430 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an attack 60 NM North West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The master reports being attacked by 3 small boats on his Port side, shots were exchanged. All crew have been accounted for with no casualties.\nCoalition forces assisted. US authorities report a number of small vessels were engaged.\nMaster has confirmed the vessel and crew are safe. The vessel has exited the area and continuing on its voyage to next port of call.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["attempted boarding","container ship","fatalities (attackers)","houthi","maersk","small arms","small boats","southern red sea","us navy"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"},{"title":"USS Gravely (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Gravely"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-023","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 023/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 023 DEC 2023","WARNING 023 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 023 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-023dec23.pdf?rev=20eb06854c3c418d804cc1d21a50e10d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-023-update-001.pdf?rev=7d4665bf228742e4ba643d712c91cd36","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-023-update-002.pdf?rev=ddcf832e4f3e4b54a1ece9493caa52d5"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-30T16:55:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-30T18:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-31T01:17:49Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Maersk Hangzhou","type":"Container ship","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"A.P. Moller Singapore Pte. Ltd. (owner); operated by Maersk Line","direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 55 NM South West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":55,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.151,"lon":42.282,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1252,"dist_bam_mi":131,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US military (Houthi land-based missile)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Maersk Hangzhou reports missile strike 55 NM south-west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"The master reported a loud bang accompanied by a flash on the port bow about 55 NM south-west of Al Hudaydah, then saw several more explosions nearby; UKMTO reported no damage and all crew safe as the ship cleared the area at full speed. The report matches the strike that evening on the Singapore-flagged container ship Maersk Hangzhou, hit by a Houthi land-based missile that caused limited damage and no casualties; USS Gravely and USS Laboon responded and Gravely shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles. Hours later Houthi small boats tried to board the same ship (UKMTO 024/DEC/2023). UKMTO did not name the vessel; the identification rests on the date, area and sequence of events.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 023/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 023\nIncident Date: 30/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1655 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 30 DEC 23 1800 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 55 NM South West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 023/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 023 - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 30/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1655 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 30 DEC 23 2000 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 55 NM South West of Al Hudaydah.\nThe master reported a loud bang accompanied by a flash on the port bow of the vessel.\nThe master contacted coalition forces on VHF who are now monitoring the situation.\nThe vessel is proceeding to next port of call. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 023/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 023 - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 30/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1655 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 31 DEC 23 0100 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident approximately 55NM South West of Al Hudaydah.\nThe master reported a loud bang accompanied by a flash on the port bow of the vessel.\nThe master reported seeing several more explosions in the vicinity of Al Hudaydah, no damage reported to the vessel which has now cleared the area at full speed to next port of call.\nAll crew are reported to be safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container ship","hit","houthi","maersk","missile","southern red sea","uss gravely"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"},{"title":"USS Gravely (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Gravely"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-022","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 022/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 022 DEC 2023","WARNING 022 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-022dec23.pdf?rev=2a844664a1c443f8934586d2acb81b30","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-022dec23-update-001.pdf?rev=77b832e41f914fe58a179bcb47e5f85f"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-26T09:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-26T12:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-26T14:34:02Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 60 NM from Al Hudaydah (no bearing given)","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.8,"lon":41.92,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1238,"dist_bam_mi":182,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; CSO","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected — the Houthis claimed a naval missile attack on MSC United VIII in the Red Sea that day; link to this report not confirmed"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missiles sighted and explosions near vessel about 60 NM from Al Hudaydah","summary":"A vessel about 60 NM from Al Hudaydah reported hearing an explosion and sighting missiles about 4 NM away; a further explosion was later seen in the sea about 0.5 NM from the ship. Vessel and crew were safe. The same day the Houthis said they fired naval missiles at the Liberia-flagged MSC United VIII after it ignored warning calls, and the crew reported nearby explosions and took evasive action; UKMTO did not name the vessel and no source confirms it was this ship. UKMTO gave no bearing, so the plotted position (west of Al Hudaydah, in the shipping lane) is approximate.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 022/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 022\nIncident Date: 26/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0940 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 26 DEC 23 1210 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 60 NM from Al Hudaydah. Explosion heard, missiles were sighted 4 nm from position.\nVessel and crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 022/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 022 UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 26/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1240 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 26 DEC 23 1330 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 60 NM from Al Hudaydah. Explosion heard, missiles were sighted 4 nm from position. A further explosion was sighted approximately 0.5 nm from reporting vessel, the explosion occurred in the sea.\nVessel and crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["explosion","houthi","missile","near miss","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-021","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 021/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 021 DEC 2023","WARNING 021 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 021 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-021-dec-23-flash-warning.pdf?rev=f7ec8eb02edd4357a4150728b6b5abad","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-021-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=d67967ff2c2140a0a12603fad73dd570","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-021-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=1fa3c9e981e54337a0939ecce9e90a13"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-26T03:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-26T04:43:01Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-26T08:15:00Z","type":"Explosion","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV","Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 50 NM West of Al Hudaydah","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":42.089,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1230,"dist_bam_mi":176,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected — UAS activity off Al Hudaydah during Houthi launches against shipping; no specific claim"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Two explosions 5 NM from vessel after drone sightings 50 NM west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"A vessel about 50 NM west of Al Hudaydah reported two UAS sightings, followed about 15 minutes later by two explosions roughly 5 NM away at 0320 and 0325 UTC. The vessel was in contact with coalition forces and continued its voyage with no damage and all crew safe. That day US warships and aircraft shot down a wave of Houthi drones and missiles over the southern Red Sea.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 021/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 021\nIncident Date: 26/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0320 UTC\nSource:\nIssued: 26 DEC 23 0420 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 50 NM West of AL HUDAYDAH.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 021/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 021 - UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 26/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0320 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 DEC 23 0500 UTC\nUKMTO has received two reports of UAS sightings. About 15 minutes after sighting, two explosions were observed circa 5NM from vessel. First explosion was at 0320UTC and the second was at 0325UTC approximately 50 NM West of AL HUDAYDAH. Vessel is in communications with coalition forces and has reported vessel and crew are safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 021/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 021 - UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 26/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0320 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 26 DEC 23 0815 UTC\nUKMTO has received confirmation from the vessel that it is continuing its voyage without further suspicious activity. All crew members are safe and no damage was inflicted upon the vessel.\nAuthorities continue to investigate.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["coalition forces","drone","explosion","houthi","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Operation Prosperity Guardian (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-020","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 020/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 020 DEC 2023","WARNING 020 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-020-dec-23.pdf?rev=46cd1ae548024e7c80a5a60b2ca8b540","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-020-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=3fb3bb81e5af411bb1e5635e8872dfbc"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-23T16:51:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-23T19:14:23Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-23T20:29:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 50NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":42.089,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1230,"dist_bam_mi":176,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM: Houthi one-way attack drones targeted shipping in the southern Red Sea that evening"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Low-flying drone explodes 1.5 NM from vessel 50 NM west of Al Hudaydah","summary":"Multiple reports described a UAS flying low over a vessel before exploding about 1.5 NM away, roughly 50 NM west of Al Hudaydah. UKMTO's warnings reported no damage. It was part of the same evening's Houthi drone attacks in which US CENTCOM reported the tanker Saibaba hit and the tanker Blaamanen narrowly missed; UKMTO did not identify the vessel and no source ties this report to either ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 020/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 020\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1651 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 1915 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 50 NM West of Hodeidah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 020/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 020 UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1651 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 1945 UTC\nUKMTO have received multiple reports of a UAS sighting, flying low above a vessel before exploding 1.5NM from vessel approximately 50NM West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone","houthi","near miss","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthis Fired Ballistic Missiles, More Drones at Merchant Ships in Red Sea, Says CENTCOM (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/23/houthis-fired-ballistic-missiles-more-drones-at-merchant-ships-in-red-sea-says-centcom"},{"title":"Iran Strikes Tanker 200 NM Off India as Attacks from Yemen Also Resume (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-strikes-tanker-200-mn-off-india-as-attacks-from-yemen-also-resume"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-019","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 019/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 019 DEC 2023","WARNING 019 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-019-dec-23.pdf?rev=1108eafa3bc2437798c0befe46a9679b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-019-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=8514f3036d834d7d87beed6a0bc27421"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-23T16:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-23T17:04:39Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-23T21:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 45NM South West of Saleef, Yemen","ref_place":"Saleef","distance_nm":45,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.779,"lon":42.132,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1229,"dist_bam_mi":173,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Military authorities; Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM: Houthi one-way attack drones targeted shipping in the southern Red Sea that evening"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Drone detonates near vessel 45 NM south-west of Saleef; no damage","summary":"A vessel about 45 NM south-west of Saleef reported a UAS detonating nearby; there was no damage and all crew were safe. US CENTCOM said that around 1700 UTC (2000 Sanaa time) Houthi one-way attack drones targeted two tankers in the southern Red Sea: the Norwegian-flagged Blaamanen (near miss) and the Gabon-registered Saibaba (hit, no injuries), while USS Laboon shot down four drones. UKMTO did not name the vessel, and no source ties this report to either ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 019/DEC/2023\nATTACK – INCIDENT 019\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1630 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 1700 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 45NM South West of Saleef, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 019/DEC/2023\nATTACK – INCIDENT 019 UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1630 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 2100 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a UAS detonating nearby vessel in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 45NM South West of Saleef, Yemen. Vessel reports no damage, all crew reported safe.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["drone","houthi","near miss","southern red sea","uss laboon"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthis Fired Ballistic Missiles, More Drones at Merchant Ships in Red Sea, Says CENTCOM (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/23/houthis-fired-ballistic-missiles-more-drones-at-merchant-ships-in-red-sea-says-centcom"},{"title":"Tanker Attacked After Potential Targeting of US Warship in the Red Sea (gCaptain)","url":"https://gcaptain.com/tanker-attacked-after-potential-targeting-of-us-warship-in-the-red-sea/"},{"title":"Iran Strikes Tanker 200 NM Off India as Attacks from Yemen Also Resume (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-strikes-tanker-200-mn-off-india-as-attacks-from-yemen-also-resume"},{"title":"Oil tanker MV Saibaba attacked by drone in Red Sea; 25 Indians onboard vessel safe (The Week)","url":"https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2023/12/24/indian-flagged-oil-tanker-mv-saibaba-attacked-by-drone-in-red-sea-no-casualties.amp.html"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-018","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 018/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 018 DEC 2023","WARNING 018 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-018-dec-23-flash.pdf?rev=5229d60e5d344019bdece1c717be253c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-018-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=54a93bd1239f4eb8a1e76448002fd3c1"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-23T06:07:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-23T06:25:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-23T07:35:42Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["UAV"],"vessel":{"name":"Chem Pluto","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Japanese-owned; managed by Ace Quantum Chemical Tankers (Netherlands)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 200NM South West of Veraval, India","ref_place":"Veraval","distance_nm":200,"bearing":"SW","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":18.537,"lon":67.886,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":918,"dist_bam_mi":1679,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities; CSO","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the US Department of Defense (one-way attack drone fired from Iran)"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Tanker Chem Pluto hit by drone 200 NM SW of Veraval, India; US blames Iran","summary":"A vessel about 200 NM south-west of Veraval, India, was hit by an uncrewed aerial system, causing an explosion and fire that was extinguished with no casualties. The ship was the Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned tanker Chem Pluto, managed by Ace Quantum Chemical Tankers (Netherlands) and sailing from Saudi Arabia to New Mangalore with 21 crew (20 Indian, one Vietnamese). The US Department of Defense said it was struck by a one-way attack drone fired from Iran; the ship reported steering and power-generation problems and was escorted to Mumbai by the Indian Coast Guard. The attack extended the threat to merchant shipping far beyond the Red Sea.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 018/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 018\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0600 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 0625 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident approximately 200NM South West of Veraval, India.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 018/DEC/2023\nATTACK – INCIDENT 018 UPDATE 01\nIncident Date: 23/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0607 UTC\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 0730 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an attack by Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) on a vessel causing an explosion and fire. Incident 200NM South West of Veraval, India. Fire extinguished, no casualties Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["arabian sea","drone","fire","hit","india","indian coast guard","iran","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Iran Strikes Tanker 200 NM Off India as Attacks from Yemen Also Resume (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/iran-strikes-tanker-200-mn-off-india-as-attacks-from-yemen-also-resume"},{"title":"Houthis Fired Ballistic Missiles, More Drones at Merchant Ships in Red Sea, Says CENTCOM (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/23/houthis-fired-ballistic-missiles-more-drones-at-merchant-ships-in-red-sea-says-centcom"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-017","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 017/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 017 DEC 2023","WARNING 017 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 017 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-017-dec-23.pdf?rev=16f006266559453c98c6ab16da6b9555","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-017-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=225de3173a504841a1a6e5aa1ecde1c2","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-017-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=8b56a6d1be1143ee89dee86cf7c14c57"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-22T12:22:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-22T13:13:46Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-23T21:41:01Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Hijack","weapons":["Boarding party","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"EMARAT 2","type":"Fishing vessel (dhow), 17.7 m","flag":"Yemen","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"13KM north of Eyl, Somalia","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":7,"bearing":"N","area":"Somali Basin","lat":8.0303,"lon":49.9366,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":8.097,"lon_reported":49.82,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1349,"dist_bam_mi":545,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"suspected — military authorities assessed the hijacked dhow may be used for future piracy attacks"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Yemeni fishing dhow EMARAT 2 hijacked off Eyl, Somalia","summary":"Heavily armed men hijacked the Yemeni fishing vessel EMARAT 2, a white dhow 17.7 m long, about 13 km north of Eyl, Somalia. Local authorities said it was last seen heading north along the coast, and military authorities assessed it might be used for future piracy attacks. No information on the crew was given. It was one of several hijackings that marked the revival of Somali piracy in late 2023.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 017/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 017\nIncident Date: 22/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1222 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 22DEC 23 1300 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of an incident in the vicinity of Eyl.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 017/DEC/2023\nHIJACK – INCIDENT UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 22/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1222 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 22 DEC 23 1420 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report of a DHOW being Hijacked by heavily armed personnel in an undefined area around Eyl, Somalia. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 017/DEC/2023\nHIJACK – INCIDENT UPDATE 002\nIncident Date: 22/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1222 UTC\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 23 DEC 23 2140 UTC\nUKMTO have received a report that the Yemeni fishing vessel was hijacked 13KM north of Eyl. Local authorities report the fishing vessel was last seen heading north along the Yemeni coastline.\nMilitary authorities assess the vessel may be used for future piracy attacks.\nVessel Description:\nName: EMARAT - 2\nColour: White\nLength: 17.7M\nBreadth: 4M\nDepth: 2.1M\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["dhow","fishing vessel","hijack","piracy","potential mother ship","somali basin"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-DEC-016","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 016/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 016 DEC 2023","WARNING 016 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 016 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-016-dec-23.pdf?rev=f51ef299200b40ea91788a22dae07693","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-016-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=cd47c57b97c64fca885fc1c0b176b18b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-016-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=9c911ba450754558bda68b7abf02e7e5"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-19T05:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-19T07:15:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-19T14:08:21Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":"Incident reclassified as Suspicious Approach","weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"80 NM North east of Djibouti","ref_place":"Djibouti","distance_nm":80,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.541,"lon":44.115,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1255,"dist_bam_mi":48,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Four small boats approach vessel 80 NM north-east of Djibouti; no weapons seen","summary":"A vessel about 80 NM north-east of Djibouti was approached by four blue/grey small boats with four to five people in each. The closest boat paralleled the ship's course at 0.5 NM before breaking away; the master heard no hailing and saw no weapons. The vessel cleared the area and the crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 016/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT 016\nIncident Date: 19/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0530 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 19 DEC 23 0715 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident 80 NM northeast of DJIBOUTI.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 016/DEC/2023\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH - INCIDENT 16 UPDATE 1\nIncident Date: 19/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0530 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 19 DEC 0855 UTC 23\nUKMTO has received a report of suspicious approach 80 NM North east of Djibouti.\nVessel was approached by 4 small boats with 4 - 5 POB in each small boat. Each boat is blue/grey in description. The closest small boat paralleled the ship's course at 0.5NM before breaking away. Master reports no hailing heard and no weapons sighted.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 016/DEC/2023\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH - INCIDENT 16 UPDATE 2\nIncident Date: 19/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0530 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 19 DEC 1330 UTC 23\nUKMTO has received a report from the Master that the vessel has now cleared the area from the original incident location.\nVessel and crew safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["gulf of aden","small boats","suspicious approach"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-DEC-015","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 015/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 015 DEC 2023","WARNING 015 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto--warning-015-dec-23.pdf?rev=df70cb02378d4359a7f08fafd304e61d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-015-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=5f80e68536574024ae332e15cf45b760"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-18T10:28:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-18T10:35:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-18T15:55:47Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack (attempted attack)","weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity 63 NM North West of Djibouti","ref_place":"Djibouti","distance_nm":63,"bearing":"NW","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.836,"lon":42.8977,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":12.341,"lon_reported":42.391,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1291,"dist_bam_mi":38,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Five armed small boats in attempted attack 63 NM NW of Djibouti","summary":"A vessel reported being approached by five small boats carrying armed personnel in the vicinity 63 NM north-west of Djibouti. UKMTO described it as an attempted attack that was likely deterred by nearby coalition forces. No damage, casualties, vessel name or attribution were reported. The plotted point follows UKMTO's stated range and bearing, which falls on land; the event was most likely in the southern Red Sea approaches to the Bab el-Mandeb.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 015/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1028 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 1035 UTC 23\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity 63 NM North West Of Djibouti\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 015/DEC/2023\nATTACK - INCIDENT 15 UPDATE 1\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1028 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 1600 UTC 23\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an attempted attack in the vicinity 63NM North West of Djibouti.\nVessel was approached by 5 small boats containing armed personnel. The attempted attack was likely deterred by nearby coalition forces.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).","tags":["armed approach","attempted attack","bab el-mandeb","coalition forces","small boats"],"sources":[{"title":"Norwegian-Owned Tanker Hit as Red Sea Attacks on Shipping Continue to Grow (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/norwegian-owned-tanker-hit-as-red-sea-attacks-on-shipping-continue-to-grow"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-014","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 014/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 014 DEC 2023","WARNING 014 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-flash-warning-014-dec-23.pdf?rev=bbc7b11360c940ae9787df67cd416462","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-014-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=f6c56ad3b5aa4115a8433faa4eb9dcec"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-18T06:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-18T09:00:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-18T13:44:48Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"130906N 0430307E, reported as 24NM South East of port Mokha, Yemen","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":24,"bearing":"SE","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":13.1517,"lon":43.0519,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1268,"dist_bam_mi":45,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Armed craft approaches vessel near Mokha; guards fire warning shots","summary":"A craft carrying several armed personnel approached a vessel at 13°09'N 043°03'E, reported as 24 NM south-east of Mokha. The vessel's armed security team fired warning shots to the craft's side and it turned away. UKMTO graded the event as an attack; no damage or casualties were reported and the vessel was not named. The stated coordinates lie south-west rather than south-east of Mokha.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 014/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0645 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 0901 2023\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident 24NM South East Of MOKHA PORT, YEMEN.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 014/DEC/2023\nATTACK – INCIDENT 14 UPDATE 1\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0645 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 1245 2023\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident 24NM South East of port Mokha, Yemen.\nMaster reports one craft with several armed personnel onboard was approaching the vessel position 130906N 0430307E. Warning shots were fired by vessel AST to the craft's side. Craft changed course away from vessel.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).","tags":["armed approach","armed security team","bab el-mandeb","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-DEC-013","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 013/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 013 DEC 2023","WARNING 013 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-013-dec-23.pdf?rev=a1752a77fc254939bfe45621d10a006c","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-013-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=ce283a4c5aa846dcbdd0e18175c8d28e"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-18T06:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-18T06:45:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-18T12:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["UAV","Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Swan Atlantic","type":"Chemical/product tanker","flag":"Cayman Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Inventor Chemical Tankers (Norway); commercial manager Uni-Tankers","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"24 NM North West port Mokha, Yemen (initially reported 30NM North West)","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":24,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.602,"lon":42.949,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1249,"dist_bam_mi":76,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by the Houthis; US CENTCOM said a one-way attack drone and anti-ship ballistic missile were launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Swan Atlantic hit in Houthi drone and missile attack 24 NM NW of Mokha","summary":"The master reported an explosion on the vessel's port side about 24 NM north-west of Mokha; vessel and crew were safe. The ship was the Cayman Islands-flagged tanker Swan Atlantic, owned by Norway's Inventor Chemical Tankers and carrying vegetable oils to Reunion; the owner said an unidentified object damaged a water tank, a small fire was controlled and the Indian crew were unhurt. US CENTCOM said that at about 0600 UTC (0900 Sanaa time) the ship was targeted by a one-way attack drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled Yemen; USS Carney responded. The Houthis claimed the attack, citing Israeli links that the owner denied.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 013/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0600 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 0645UTC 23\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity 30NM North West MOKHA PORT, YEMEN.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 013/DEC/2023\nATTACK - INCIDENT 13 UPDATE 1\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0600 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 18 DEC 1230 UTC 23\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report from the master that a vessel experienced an explosion on its port side. Vessel and crew reported safe.\nReported attack occurred 24 NM North West port Mokha, Yemen.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).","tags":["ballistic missile","drone","fire","hit","houthi","southern red sea","tanker","uss carney"],"sources":[{"title":"Norwegian-Owned Tanker Hit as Red Sea Attacks on Shipping Continue to Grow (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/norwegian-owned-tanker-hit-as-red-sea-attacks-on-shipping-continue-to-grow"},{"title":"US warship responds to an attack on commercial ship in Red Sea (CNN)","url":"https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/12/18/politics/uss-carney-red-sea"},{"title":"18 December 2023 (International Crisis Group)","url":"https://crisisgroup.org/node/22240"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-012","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 012/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 012 DEC 2023"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-012-dec-23.pdf?rev=b902976d0c7f45f0a91b4216ad9584d7"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-18T04:53:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-18T05:50:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-18T05:50:00Z","type":"Explosion","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South of port Mokha, Yemen","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":30,"bearing":"S","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.82,"lon":43.24,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1277,"dist_bam_mi":19,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none stated"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Possible explosion in water 2 NM from vessel 30 NM south of Mokha","summary":"The master of a vessel about 30 NM south of Mokha reported a possible explosion in the water 2 NM off one of the ship's quarters; authorities investigated. No damage, casualties, vessel name or attribution were reported. It came about an hour before the Houthi attack on the tanker Swan Atlantic north-west of Mokha (UKMTO 013/DEC/2023); the same morning the container ship MSC Clara also reported an explosion in the water nearby, but no source links it to this report.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 012/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 18/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0453 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 18 DEC 23 0550 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South of port Mokha, Yemen. Master reports a possible explosion in the water 2NM off one of the vessels quarters.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["bab el-mandeb","explosion"],"sources":[{"title":"US warship responds to an attack on commercial ship in Red Sea (CNN)","url":"https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/12/18/politics/uss-carney-red-sea"},{"title":"Norwegian-Owned Tanker Hit as Red Sea Attacks on Shipping Continue to Grow (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/norwegian-owned-tanker-hit-as-red-sea-attacks-on-shipping-continue-to-grow"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-011","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 011/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 011 DEC 2023","WARNING 011 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-011-dec-23.pdf?rev=6cf23a660d5a46e39b838ad7692b5547","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-011-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=82bc816c944144aab173d131fd12ab33"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-15T10:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-15T10:24:48Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-15T12:20:42Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"MSC Palatium III","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"MSC (operated by Ignazio Messina & C.)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South West of port Mokha, Yemen","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":30,"bearing":"SW","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.966,"lon":42.877,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1285,"dist_bam_mi":43,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree; US officials said two missiles were fired from Houthi-held Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Container ship MSC Palatium III hit by missile 30 NM SW of Mokha; fire put out","summary":"The master reported an explosion on board that caused a fire, since extinguished, about 30 NM south-west of Mokha; crew and vessel were reported safe. US officials said two missiles were fired from Houthi-held Yemen and one struck the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC Palatium III (operated for MSC by Ignazio Messina), whose crew put out the fire; USS Mason began to assist but was not needed. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed attacks on MSC Palatium III and MSC Alanya, saying they were bound for Israel; after the strike the ship turned south. Vessel identity is inferred from the timing of the day's attacks; UKMTO did not name the ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 011/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1000 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 1006 UTC\nUKMTO are investigating a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South West of port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 011/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nATTACK\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1000 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 1215 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report from the Master stating an explosion onboard which resulted in a fire which has now been extinguished.\nAttack occurred in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South West of port Mokha, Yemen.\nCrew and vessel are reported safe at present.\nAuthorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","container ship","fire","hit","houthi","missile","msc"],"sources":[{"title":"Two Ships Hit With Missiles, Another Harassed in Red Sea by Houthis, Pentagon Says (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/15/two-ships-hit-with-missiles-another-harassed-in-red-sea-by-houthis-pentagon-says"},{"title":"2 attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike container ships in vital Red Sea corridor (AP via Israel Hayom)","url":"https://www.israelhayom.com/2023/12/15/2-attacks-launched-by-yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-container-ships-in-vital-red-sea-corridor"},{"title":"MSC Alanya and MSC Palatium III targeted by missiles (inforMARE)","url":"https://www.informare.it/news/gennews/2023/20231915-navi-MSC-Alanya-MSC-Palatium-III-bersagliate-missiliuk.asp"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-010","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 010/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 010 DEC 2023","WARNING 010 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","UKMTO WARNING 010 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-010-dec-23.pdf?rev=b75c878e0d4c471791de688694c39866","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-010-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=415181d628bc45ea93a6e28e7d28c26f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-010-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=3886cb1bf3f74174882541865bce2c3b"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-15T06:18:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-15T07:19:56Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-15T16:43:28Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Unknown projectile"],"vessel":{"name":"Al Jasrah","type":"Container ship","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Hapag-Lloyd","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"60nm South West of Hodeidah, Yemen","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.092,"lon":42.221,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1258,"dist_bam_mi":130,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US officials to Houthi-controlled Yemen; not claimed by the Houthis"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Container ship Al Jasrah hit by projectile and set on fire 60 NM SW of Hodeidah","summary":"A vessel about 60 NM south-west of Hodeidah was hit by an unknown object that started a fire; the fire was later extinguished and the vessel and crew were safe. The ship hit that morning was the Liberia-flagged, Hapag-Lloyd-owned container ship Al Jasrah: Ambrey reported a projectile struck its port side, knocking one container overboard and starting a fire on deck, and Hapag-Lloyd said no crew were hurt. US officials blamed Houthi-controlled Yemen but were unsure whether a missile or drone was used; the Houthis did not claim it. Vessel identity is inferred from the order and nature of the day's attacks; UKMTO did not name the ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 010/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0618 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 0635 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of 60nm SW of HODEIDA.\nAuthorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 010/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0618 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 0635 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report that a vessel has been impacted by an unknown object which has resulted in a fire onboard. There are no reported casualties.\nIncident is 60nm South West of Hodeidh, Yemen and authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 010/DEC/2023 UPDATE 002\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0618 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 1645 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report that the fire onboard the vessel has been extinguished. Vessel and all crew are reported as safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["container lost overboard","container ship","fire","hapag-lloyd","hit","houthi","projectile","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Two Ships Hit With Missiles, Another Harassed in Red Sea by Houthis, Pentagon Says (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/15/two-ships-hit-with-missiles-another-harassed-in-red-sea-by-houthis-pentagon-says"},{"title":"2 attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike container ships in vital Red Sea corridor (AP via Israel Hayom)","url":"https://www.israelhayom.com/2023/12/15/2-attacks-launched-by-yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-container-ships-in-vital-red-sea-corridor"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-009","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 009/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 009 DEC 2023","WARNING 009 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-009-dec-23.pdf?rev=65f674fcb4bd43e393c3df3be41ed46f","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-009-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=837c756c0fe04d73878ee313ecf0f30c"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-15T04:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-15T05:37:47Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-15T07:54:38Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 50nm North of port Mokha, Yemen","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"N","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.1099,"lon":43.074,"geo_method":"relative","lat_reported":14.153,"lon_reported":43.24,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1217,"dist_bam_mi":107,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"suspected — the craft's crew declared themselves Yemeni authorities and ordered the ship to divert to Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Craft claiming to be Yemeni authorities orders vessel to divert, 50 NM north of Mokha","summary":"A small white craft with a black top and about 10 people aboard, declaring themselves to be Yemeni authorities, ordered a merchant vessel to alter course towards Yemen about 50 NM north of Mokha. No weapons fire, damage or casualties were reported and UKMTO did not name the vessel. The same day the Houthis threatened the container ship MSC Alanya near the Bab el-Mandeb (per Ambrey and US officials), but no source links that ship to this report.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 009/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0440 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 0535 UTC\nUKMTO is investigating a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 50nm North of port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 009/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 15/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0440 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 0535 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a small white craft with a black top with 10 persons onboard declaring themselves to be Yemeni authorities and ordering a vessel to alter course towards Yemen, in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 50nm North of port Mokha, Yemen.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["hail","houthi","ordered to divert","small craft","southern red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Two Ships Hit With Missiles, Another Harassed in Red Sea by Houthis, Pentagon Says (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/15/two-ships-hit-with-missiles-another-harassed-in-red-sea-by-houthis-pentagon-says"},{"title":"2 attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike container ships in vital Red Sea corridor (AP via Israel Hayom)","url":"https://www.israelhayom.com/2023/12/15/2-attacks-launched-by-yemens-houthi-rebels-strike-container-ships-in-vital-red-sea-corridor"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-008","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 008/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 008 DEC 2023","WARNING 008 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 008 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002","WARNING 008 DEC 2023 UPDATE 003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-008-dec-23.pdf?rev=168c3e8c3d564cd98fa4aa341c90824b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-008-dec-23-update-001.pdf?rev=89d0eab517864b0a80b732371839aedf","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-008-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=8ee6b10a804d4ffd9fe1059b1c42bb69","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-008-dec-23-update-003.pdf?rev=d4b7b6b5268d46d5bd6b7d41efc3880c"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-14T12:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-14T12:16:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-15T10:55:41Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Boarding, then to Hijack","weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Ruen","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Malta","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Navibulgar (Bulgaria)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"1203N 06120E, approximately 700nm east of Bossaso, Somalia","ref_place":"Bosaso","distance_nm":700,"bearing":"E","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":12.05,"lon":61.3333,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1053,"dist_bam_mi":1211,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master; Authorities; Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":1,"missing":0,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by Indian Navy and the IMB (Somali pirates; 35 surrendered to the Indian Navy in March 2024)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Bulk carrier Ruen hijacked by Somali pirates about 700 NM east of Bosaso","summary":"A distress call reported the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Ruen being boarded by unknown persons at 12°03'N 061°20'E, about 700 NM east of Bosaso; the next day the company security officer said the crew had lost control and the ship was heading towards Somalia. The IMB called it the first successful hijacking of a cargo vessel in the area in six years. On 19 December the pirates released a Bulgarian crew member who had been shot, and he was treated aboard a warship and then in Oman. Indian Navy forces from INS Kolkata retook the ship on 16 March 2024; 35 pirates surrendered and 17 crew were evacuated.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 008/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1200 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 14 DEC 23 1205 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of 1203N 0612E.\nAuthorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 008/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nBOARDING\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1200 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 14 DEC 23 1500 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of a distress call heard over VHF of a vessel being boarded by unknown persons in the vicinity of 1203N 06120E, approximately 700nm east of Bossaso, Somalia. Authorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 008/DEC/2023 UPDATE 002\nBOARDING\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1200 UTC\nSource: Authorities\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 0755 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report from authorities the boarded vessel is adrift in position 1158N 06120E, approximately 700nm east of Bosaso, Somalia. At present all crew are reported as safe. Further updates to follow.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nUKMTO WARNING 008/DEC/2023 UPDATE 003\nHIJACK\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1200 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 1055 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report from the Company Security Officer who believes the crew no longer has control of the vessel. Vessel is currently heading towards Somalia, approximately 680 nm east of Bosaso, Somalia. At present all crew are reported as safe.\nFurther updates to follow.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["arabian sea","bulk carrier","crew held","hijack","indian navy","piracy","somali pirates"],"sources":[{"title":"Operation Sankalp (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sankalp"},{"title":"Piracy off the coast of Somalia (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-007","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 007/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 007 DEC 2023","WARNING 007 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 007 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-007-dec-23.pdf?rev=b53368d46f474fe990595dd1ef2e6a73","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-007-dec-23---update-001.pdf?rev=a541b5f3e1914422a47236f8a0684989","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-007-dec-23-update-002.pdf?rev=0d018d4bb050403096817b9a61c7891c"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-14T11:46:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-14T12:04:45Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-15T18:05:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Maersk Gibraltar","type":"Container ship","flag":"Hong Kong","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Seaspan (owner); time-chartered to Maersk","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb","ref_place":"Bab el-Mandeb","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.58,"lon":43.33,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1286,"dist_bam_mi":5,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree; US CENTCOM said the missile was fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile narrowly misses container ship Maersk Gibraltar near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"A vessel near the Bab el-Mandeb reported an explosion about 50 m off its port quarter. The ship was the Hong Kong-flagged container ship Maersk Gibraltar (owned by Seaspan, chartered to Maersk), sailing from Salalah to Jeddah, which had been hailed by a party calling itself the Yemeni Navy and ordered to turn towards Yemen. US CENTCOM described a ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen and reported no injuries or damage; Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the ship was hit, which Maersk denied. Vessel and crew were safe and cleared the area; Maersk paused Red Sea transits soon afterwards.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 007/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1146 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 14 DEC 23 1146 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb.\nAuthorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 007/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1146 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 14 DEC 23 1300 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report from a vessel of an explosion sighted 50 metres off the port quarter.\nAuthorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 007/DEC/2023 UPDATE 002\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 14/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1146 UTC\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 15 DEC 23 1755 UTC\nUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report that the vessel and all crew are safe.\nThe vessel has cleared the area.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["bab el-mandeb","container ship","hailed by yemeni navy","houthi","maersk","missile","near miss"],"sources":[{"title":"Maersk Containership Has Near Miss with Missile Fired from Yemen (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/maersk-containership-has-near-miss-with-missile-fired-from-yemen"},{"title":"Houthis Claim to Launch Missile at Merchant Ship as Red Sea Attacks Continue (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/14/houthis-claim-missile-attack-on-merchant-ship-as-red-sea-attacks-continue"},{"title":"Two Ships Hit With Missiles, Another Harassed in Red Sea by Houthis, Pentagon Says (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/15/two-ships-hit-with-missiles-another-harassed-in-red-sea-by-houthis-pentagon-says"},{"title":"Maersk ship targeted by Houthi missile (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/news/maersk-ship-targeted-by-houthi-missile/"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-006","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 006/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 006 DEC 2023","WARNING 006 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-006-dec-2023.pdf?rev=16f63c7a580c4a81880041fe0a15fd3e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-006-dec-2023---update-001.pdf?rev=fb4338d76c4d47b085fc4f397226192e"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-13T05:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-13T06:57:39Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-13T09:44:17Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"approximately 90 nm South of Al Duqm, Oman","ref_place":"Duqm","distance_nm":90,"bearing":"S","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":18.171,"lon":57.7,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":586,"dist_bam_mi":1027,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none — UKMTO described uniformed crews but did not attribute the approach"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Five to six armed small boats shadow vessel 90 NM south of Duqm, Oman","summary":"A vessel about 90 NM south of Duqm, Oman, was followed for about 90 minutes by five to six fast small boats, each with three people in grey uniforms and a machine gun mounted on the bow. The master said the boats had powerful outboards capable of about 25 knots and closed to within 6–8 cables. The boats then cleared the area and the vessel and crew were safe. No vessel name or attribution was reported.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 006/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 13/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Dec 2023 0545 UTC\nUKTMO has received a report of an incident approximately 90mn South of AL DUQM.\nAuthorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 006/DEC/2023 – Update 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 13/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0500 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 Dec 2023 0800 UTC\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\nUKMTO has received a report that a Vessel 90 nm South of AL DUQM, was followed by 5 – 6 small boats for approx. 90 mins, the small boats had 3 POB and appeared to be in grey uniforms. The small boats had a machine gun mounted on the bow. Master reports the small boats had powerful outboards which can likely attain 25Kts. The small boats came to within 6 - 8 Cables.\nThe small boats have now cleared the area, the vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.","tags":["approach","arabian sea","machine gun","oman","small boats","uniformed crews"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-DEC-005","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 005/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 005 DEC 2023","WARNING 005 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-005-dec-23docx.pdf?rev=0bb5aec992414200ad4464c3e51ac235","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-005-dec-23---update-001.pdf?rev=8569083986a74c43ad6d2604034548d4"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-13T03:43:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-13T06:22:51Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-13T10:37:26Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Small arms","Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Ardmore Encounter","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Ardmore Shipping","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"approximately 50nm West of the port of Hodeidah, Yemen","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.798,"lon":42.089,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1230,"dist_bam_mi":176,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM to Houthi forces (failed boarding attempt by skiff, then two missiles)"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Ardmore Encounter repels armed skiff, missiles miss, 50 NM west of Hodeidah","summary":"A small boat with three armed persons approached a merchant vessel to within 0.5 NM about 50 NM west of Hodeidah; the embarked security team fired warning shots and exchanged fire, and the boat left. The ship was then hailed by an entity calling itself the Yemeni authorities and ordered to divert to Yemen, and an explosion was seen 200 m astern. US CENTCOM identified the ship as the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Ardmore Encounter (Ardmore Shipping, carrying jet fuel from India) and said Houthi forces first tried to board it by skiff and then fired two missiles that missed; USS Mason shot down a drone while responding. There were no injuries or damage and the tanker continued its voyage.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 005/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 13/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0345 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 DEC 23 0530 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 50 nm West of port Hodeidah, Yemen. Authorities investigating.\nVessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 005/DEC/2023 – Update 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 13/DEC 2023 Incident Time: 0343 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 13 DEC 23 1100 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of a small boat with 3 armed persons onboard approximately 50nm West of the port of Hodeidah, Yemen. The small boat approached a merchant vessel to within 0.5nm. The embarked armed security team fired warning shots, there was an exchange of small arms fire and small boat departed the area.\nThe reporting vessel was then hailed by an entity declaring itself as the Yemeni authorities, directing the vessel to alter course to Yemen. The reporting vessel then sighted an explosion 200 metres astern. Crew mustered in the emergency station, vessel and crew reported as safe.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["attempted boarding","hailed by yemeni authorities","houthi","missile","near miss","skiff","small arms","southern red sea","tanker","uss mason"],"sources":[{"title":"CENTCOM Statement on the Attack on the Ardmore Encounter","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/STATEMENTS/Statements-View/Article/3617393/centcom-statement-of-the-attack-on-the-ardmore-encounter/"},{"title":"Maersk ship targeted by Houthi missile (Marine Log)","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/news/maersk-ship-targeted-by-houthi-missile/"},{"title":"Houthis Claim to Launch Missile at Merchant Ship as Red Sea Attacks Continue (USNI News)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/14/houthis-claim-missile-attack-on-merchant-ship-as-red-sea-attacks-continue"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-004","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 004/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 004 DEC 2023","WARNING 004 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 004 DEC 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-004-dec-2023.pdf?rev=7054b9ae8bcf476482433f1d5faebce9","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-004-dec-2023---update-001.pdf?rev=260eef94cb334821ad531ea5ecacac30","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-004-dec-2023---update-002.pdf?rev=03d065a14b2d4d66976c73dc601776ed"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-11T21:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-11T21:20:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-12T06:44:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident to Attack","weapons":["Anti-ship cruise missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Strinda","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"Norway","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Mowinckel Chemical Tankers (J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi), Norway","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"15 nm West of port Mokha, Yemen (vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb)","ref_place":"Mokha","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"W","area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":13.32,"lon":42.983,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1262,"dist_bam_mi":57,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by the Houthis; US CENTCOM said the anti-ship cruise missile was launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Tanker Strinda set on fire by cruise missile 15 NM west of Mokha","summary":"The Norwegian-flagged chemical tanker Strinda, owned by Mowinckel Chemical Tankers and carrying palm oil, was hit near the Bab el-Mandeb about 15 NM west of Mokha, causing damage and a fire on board. US CENTCOM said it was struck by an anti-ship cruise missile launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen; USS Mason answered the mayday and rendered assistance. All crew were reported safe. The Houthis claimed the attack, which UKMTO upgraded from an incident to a missile attack.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 004/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 11/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 2100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 11 Dec 2023 2120 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident within the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 15 nm West of port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities investigating.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 004/DEC/2023 – Update 001\nATTACK\nIncident Date: 11/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 2100 UTC\nSource: Master\nIssued: 11 Dec 2023 2245 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report of an incident affecting a vessel in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 15 nm West of port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities investigating.\nFire onboard vessel, International Search and Rescue informed. All crew reported as safe.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 004/DEC/2023 – Update 002\nATTACK\nIncident Date: 11/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 2100 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 12 Dec 2023 0644 UTC\nIncident has been reported to UKMTO as a missile attack, military authorities are providing assistance to the affected vessel. Vessel and all crew are reported safe.\nMariners are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["bab el-mandeb","cruise missile","fire","hit","houthi","tanker","uss mason"],"sources":[{"title":"Norwegian-Flagged Strinda Tanker Hit by Missile Fired from Yemen (gCaptain)","url":"https://gcaptain.com/norwegian-flagged-strinda-tanker-hit-by-missile-fired-from-yemen/"},{"title":"Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for striking Norwegian tanker Strinda (Fox News)","url":"https://www.foxnews.com/world/yemens-houthis-claim-responsibility-striking-norwegian-tanker-strinda-latest-attack"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 003 DEC 2023","WARNING 003 DEC 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-003dec23.pdf?rev=dd090857b76348a2b3eae3bb1d50a1b9","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-003dec23-update-001.pdf?rev=c2820916ba7b459cb8e590250f2f610c"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-03T12:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-03T14:25:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-04T08:30:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV","Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Number 9","type":"Container ship","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (manager); Bermuda/UK-owned per CENTCOM","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"151600N 0414200E, reported as vicinity of Bab El Mandeb","ref_place":"Bab el-Mandeb","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.2667,"lon":41.7,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1227,"dist_bam_mi":217,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by the Houthis; US CENTCOM said the missile was fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Container ship Number 9 hit by missile in southern Red Sea; no casualties","summary":"The master reported an attack by Uncrewed Aerial Systems at 15°16'N 041°42'E; the vessel reported no casualties and left the area at full speed. US CENTCOM said that at about 1230 UTC (1530 Sanaa time) the Panama-flagged Number 9 was struck by a missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen and reported damage but no casualties. Number 9 is a 4,250 TEU container ship managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (CENTCOM called it a bulk carrier) on passage from Singapore to Suez. The Houthis claimed the attack. Vessel identity is inferred from the matching CENTCOM time; UKMTO did not name the ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 003/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 03/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1230 UTC Latitude: 151600N Longitude: 0414200E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 DEC 23 1425 UTC\nThe UKMTO has received a report of an attack by Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) event in the vicinity of Bab El Mandeb, Position 1516E 04142E.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to follow industry guidance on loitering munitions and advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 003/DEC/2023 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 03/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 1230 UTC Latitude: 151600N Longitude: 0414200E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 04 DEC 23 0830 UTC\nThe UKMTO has received a report of an attack by Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in the vicinity of Bab El Mandeb, Position 1516E 04142E.\nVessel has reported that no casualties on board and is vacating the area at full speed.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to follow industry guidance on loitering munitions and advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["container ship","drone","hit","houthi","missile","southern red sea","uss carney"],"sources":[{"title":"Destroyer USS Carney Downs 3 Drones in Red Sea; Commercial Ships Attacked (USNI News, 3 Dec 2023, quoting CENTCOM)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/03/carney-shoots-down-two-drones-in-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthis Take Responsibility for Attacking Two Merchant Ships in the Red Sea (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/houthis-take-responsibility-for-attacking-two-merchant-ships-in-the-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 DEC 2023"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-002dec23.pdf?rev=860bf46a0e1d4f0faf2e1f7b5f33ab6b"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-03T09:28:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-03T14:21:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-03T14:21:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV","Missile (unspecified)"],"vessel":{"name":"Unity Explorer","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Bahamas","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK-owned and operated (Unity, UK-based operator)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"1325N 04240E, vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb","ref_place":"Bab el-Mandeb","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.4167,"lon":42.6667,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1271,"dist_bam_mi":75,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by the Houthis; US CENTCOM said the missile was fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Bulk carrier Unity Explorer struck by missile near Bab el-Mandeb","summary":"The master reported an attack by Uncrewed Aerial Systems at 13°25'N 042°40'E near the Bab el-Mandeb. US CENTCOM said that at about 0935 UTC (1235 Sanaa time) the Bahamas-flagged, UK-owned and operated bulk carrier Unity Explorer reported being struck by a missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen and suffered minor damage; USS Carney then destroyed another inbound drone. It was the second attack on Unity Explorer that day, and the Houthis claimed it, describing the ship as Israeli. Vessel identity is inferred from the matching CENTCOM time and area; UKMTO did not name the ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 002/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 03/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0928 UTC Latitude: 132500N Longitude: 0424000E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 DEC 23 1421 UTC\nThe UKMTO has received a report of an attack by Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) event in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb in position 1325N 04240E.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to follow industry guidance on loitering munitions and advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["bulk carrier","drone","hit","houthi","missile","southern red sea","uss carney"],"sources":[{"title":"Destroyer USS Carney Downs 3 Drones in Red Sea; Commercial Ships Attacked (USNI News, 3 Dec 2023, quoting CENTCOM)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/03/carney-shoots-down-two-drones-in-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthis Take Responsibility for Attacking Two Merchant Ships in the Red Sea (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/houthis-take-responsibility-for-attacking-two-merchant-ships-in-the-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-DEC-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/DEC/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 DEC 2023"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/dec/ukmto-warning-001dec23.pdf?rev=8af1bc89e0ec40d5a823757ba64e6005"],"incident_utc":"2023-12-03T06:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-12-03T08:10:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-12-03T08:10:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["UAV","Anti-ship ballistic missile"],"vessel":{"name":"Unity Explorer","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Bahamas","imo":null,"owner_manager":"UK-owned and operated (Unity, UK-based operator)","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"135800N 0421800E, vicinity of the Bab el Mandeb","ref_place":"Bab el-Mandeb","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.9667,"lon":42.3,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1260,"dist_bam_mi":120,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by US CENTCOM (missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen); Houthis claimed attacks on Unity Explorer and Number 9"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Missile impacts near bulk carrier Unity Explorer in southern Red Sea","summary":"The master reported Uncrewed Aerial Systems activity and a possible explosion near the Bab el-Mandeb, originating from the direction of Yemen. US CENTCOM said that at about 0615 UTC (0915 Sanaa time) USS Carney detected an anti-ship ballistic missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen towards the Bahamas-flagged, UK-owned and operated bulk carrier Unity Explorer, which impacted in the vicinity of the vessel. It opened a day of four attacks on three ships (Unity Explorer, Number 9 and Sophie II); the Houthis claimed the strikes on Unity Explorer and Number 9, calling them Israeli ships. Vessel identity is inferred from the matching CENTCOM time and area; UKMTO did not name the ship.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/DEC/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 03/DEC/2023 Incident Time: 0610 UTC Latitude: 135800N Longitude: 0421800E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 03 DEC 23 0810 UTC\nThe UKMTO has received a report of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) activity including a potential explosion in the vicinity of the Bab el Mandeb originating from the direction of Yemen.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to follow industry guidance on loitering munitions and advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["ballistic missile","bulk carrier","drone","houthi","near miss","southern red sea","uss carney"],"sources":[{"title":"Destroyer USS Carney Downs 3 Drones in Red Sea; Commercial Ships Attacked (USNI News, 3 Dec 2023, quoting CENTCOM)","url":"https://news.usni.org/2023/12/03/carney-shoots-down-two-drones-in-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthis Take Responsibility for Attacking Two Merchant Ships in the Red Sea (Maritime Executive)","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/houthis-take-responsibility-for-attacking-two-merchant-ships-in-the-red-sea"},{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"}]},{"id":"2023-NOV-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/NOV/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 003 NOV 2023","WARNING 003 NOV 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 003 NOV 2023 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/warning-003-nov-2023.pdf?rev=078aa1db97544cbe81f66ac320969bb3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/warning-003-nov-2023-update-001.pdf?rev=2f5766950c4d45449e009a63a34be231","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/warning-003-nov-2023-update-002.pdf?rev=1cd64f2f415244ac8498a662b99627f2"],"incident_utc":"2023-11-26T06:01:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-11-26T10:12:17Z","updated_utc":"2023-11-27T08:19:26Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"BOARDING","reclassified":"Upgraded from Irregular Activity to Boarding","weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Central Park","type":"Tanker (chemical cargo)","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Zodiac Maritime (manager)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"1209N 04416E, 53 NM south west of Aden, Yemen","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":53,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.15,"lon":44.2667,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1270,"dist_bam_mi":66,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Vessels in vicinity; Military authorities; Company Security Officer","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by US military: the five boarders were assessed as suspected Somali pirates and detained by USS Mason"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Central Park boarded 53 NM SW of Aden; US Navy detains five suspected pirates","summary":"Five men boarded the Liberia-flagged tanker Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime and carrying phosphoric acid, 53 NM south-west of Aden; UKMTO first logged it as a possible attack heard over VHF before upgrading it to a boarding. USS Mason and a partner CTF 151 ship responded, and the boarders, described by the US as suspected Somali pirates, were captured after trying to escape. The 22 crew were unharmed. Early the next day two ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-held Yemen towards USS Mason and the Central Park landed in the Gulf of Aden.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 003/NOV/2023\nIRREGULAR ACTIVITY\nIncident Date: 26 NOV 2023 Incident Time: 0601 UTC\nSource: Vessels in vicinity\nIssued: 26 NOV 23 0950 UTC\nUKMTO are aware of reports of a possible attack heard over VHF in position 1209N 04416E 53NM south west of Aden, Yemen.\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 003/NOV/2023 UPDATE 001\nBOARDING\nIncident Date: 26 NOV 2023 Incident Time: 0601 UTC\nSource: Military authorities\nIssued: 26 NOV 23 1430 UTC\nUKMTO are aware that a vessel was boarded by unauthorised persons in position 1209N 04416E (53NM south west of Aden, Yemen).\nVessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO WARNING 003/NOV/2023 UPDATE 002\nBOARDING\nIncident Date: 26 NOV 2023 Incident Time: 0601 UTC\nSource: Company Security Officer\nIssued: 27 NOV 23 0745 UTC\nUKMTO has received a report that the vessel and crew are safe.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["boarding","gulf of aden","piracy","suspects detained","tanker","us navy"],"sources":[{"title":"Houthi attacks on commercial vessels (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_attacks_on_commercial_vessels"},{"title":"Piracy off the coast of Somalia (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia"}]},{"id":"2023-NOV-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/NOV/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 NOV 2023","WARNING 002 NOV 2023 UPDATE 001","WARNING 002 NOV 23 UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/ukmto-warning-002-nov-23.pdf?rev=7de81b3c80e445ac8d7bff9046739883","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/ukmto-warning-002-nov-23-update-001.pdf?rev=c9de745db10b4656a74d812d625b7619","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/ukmto-warning-002-nov-23-update-002.pdf?rev=8b89dde075b94c739eb53996eb868851"],"incident_utc":"2023-11-19T11:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-11-19T15:01:25Z","updated_utc":"2023-11-19T19:16:39Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"WARNING","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Helicopter","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Galaxy Leader","type":"Vehicle carrier (PCTC)","flag":"Bahamas","imo":"9237307","owner_manager":"Galaxy Maritime Ltd (Ray Car Carriers); chartered to NYK Line","direction":"southbound"},"location":{"text":"145000N 0415500E, 50 nm west of Hodeidah, Yemen","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":50,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.8333,"lon":41.9167,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1236,"dist_bam_mi":184,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"CSO","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by Houthi spokesman; Israel blamed Iran, which denied involvement"},"campaign":"Houthi Red Sea campaign (2023–2025)","headline":"Car carrier Galaxy Leader hijacked by Houthi helicopter assault, taken to Hodeidah","summary":"The company security officer lost contact with a vessel 50 nm west of Hodeidah, believed boarded by unauthorised persons, and then reported it taken to Hodeidah. It was the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Galaxy Leader, linked to Ray Car Carriers and chartered to NYK. Armed Houthis landed from a helicopter while it sailed in ballast from Turkey to India. The Houthis called it an Israeli ship seized in response to the war in Gaza. The 25 crew were held for 14 months and released to Oman on 22 January 2025. The seizure was the first ship hijacking of the Houthi Red Sea campaign.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO Warning 002/NOV/2023\nWARNING\nIncident Date: 19/NOV/2023 | Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nLatitude: 14°50´00N | Longitude: 041°55´00E\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 19 NOV 23 1415 UTC\nUKMTO are aware of an incident in position 145000N 0415500E 50NM west of Hodeija (Yemen) incident ongoing\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO Warning 002/NOV/2023 Update 001\nWARNING\nIncident Date: 19/NOV/2023 | Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nLatitude: 14°50´00N | Longitude: 041°55´00E\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 19 NOV 23 1730 UTC\nUKMTO are aware of an incident in position 145000N 0415500E 50NM west of Hodeidah (Yemen). Company Security Officer reports they lost communications with the vessel, believed to have been boarded by unauthorised unknown persons.\nAuthorities investigating. Incident ongoing\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 002 —\nUKMTO Warning 002/NOV/2023 Update 002\nWARNING\nIncident Date: 19/NOV/2023 | Incident Time: 1100 UTC\nLatitude: 14°50´00N | Longitude: 041°55´00E\nSource: CSO\nIssued: 19 NOV 23 1900 UTC\nUKMTO are aware of an incident in position 145000N 0415500E 50NM west of Hodeidah (Yemen). Company Security Officer (CSO) reports they lost communications with the vessel, believed to have been boarded by unauthorised persons. CSO reports the vessel has been taken to Hodeidah.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["car carrier","crew held","helicopter","hijack","hodeidah","houthi","israel-linked","red sea"],"sources":[{"title":"Marine Log – NYK Lines car carrier Galaxy Leader hijacked","url":"https://www.marinelog.com/news/nyk-lines-car-carrier-galaxy-leader-hijacked/"},{"title":"Wikipedia – Galaxy Leader","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Leader"}]},{"id":"2023-NOV-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/NOV/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 NOV 2023","WARNING 001 NOV 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/warning-001-nov-2023.pdf?rev=ef361685045f4d678a4a46110cafde97","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/nov/warning-001-nov-2023-update-001.pdf?rev=9415508f946d4ce38f59653597e43a26"],"incident_utc":"2023-11-01T13:38:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-11-01T15:09:13Z","updated_utc":"2023-11-01T17:28:28Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"05°46'16\"N 053°44'40\"E, approx. 500 nm NE of Mogadishu","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":500,"bearing":"NE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":5.7711,"lon":53.7444,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1448,"dist_bam_mi":848,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"MRCC Seychelles; CSO","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Distress alert from vessel about 500 nm north-east of Mogadishu","summary":"MRCC Seychelles reported a distress alert from a vessel about 500 nm north-east of Mogadishu in the Somali Basin. The company security officer later told UKMTO the vessel was safe and heading to the nearest port. The cause of the alert and the vessel's name were not given.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/NOV/2023\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 01/NOV/2023 | Incident Time: 1338 UTC\nSource: MRCC Seychelles\nIssued: 01 NOV 23 1500 UTC\nUKMTO aware of reports of a distress alert in vicinity of 500 nm North East of Mogadishu, Somalia. Authorities investigating.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 001/NOV/2023 UPDATE 001\nINCIDENT\nIncident Date: 01/NOV/2023 | Incident Time: 1338 UTC\nLatitude: 05°46´16N | Longitude: 053°44´40E\nSource: CSO *\nIssued: 01 NOV 23 1700 UTC\nUKMTO aware of reports of a distress alert in vicinity of 500nm North East of Mogadishu, Somalia.\nCSO has reported to UKMTO the vessel is safe and is proceeding to the nearest port.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["distress alert","indian ocean","somali basin"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-JUL-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JUL/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 JUL 2023","WARNING 001 JUL 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/jul/warning-001jul2023.pdf?rev=5e50baaab7ca434db54cc1b904b5295a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/jul/warning-001jul23-update-001.pdf?rev=44cc3dbda9a94f4a829c87d2ef195e5e"],"incident_utc":"2023-07-05T01:59:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-07-05T04:30:00Z","updated_utc":"2023-07-05T11:00:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":"Downgraded from Suspicious Approach to Incident (interaction with national maritime forces)","weapons":["Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":"Richmond Voyager","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Bahamas","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Chevron (operator)","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"240107N 0585048E, approx. 28 nm NE of Muscat","ref_place":"Muscat","distance_nm":28,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.0186,"lon":58.8467,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":233,"dist_bam_mi":1282,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party; Master","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by US Naval Forces Central Command to an Iranian naval vessel; UKMTO described 'interaction with national maritime forces'"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Iranian navy fires on VLCC Richmond Voyager off Muscat; US Navy intervenes","summary":"UKMTO reported shots fired during an approach to a vessel about 28 nm north-east of Muscat, then reclassified it as an interaction with national maritime forces. US Naval Forces Central Command said an Iranian naval vessel hailed the Bahamas-flagged, Chevron-operated VLCC Richmond Voyager to stop. It then fired long bursts from small arms and crew-served weapons, hitting the hull near the crew quarters. USS McFaul arrived and the Iranian vessel left. The tanker, carrying crude from Ras Tanura to Singapore, had no significant damage or casualties. About three hours earlier the US Navy had prevented an attempt to seize the tanker TRF Moss nearby.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/JUL/2023\nIncident Date: 05/JUL/2023 | Incident Time: 0159 UTC\nLatitude: 240107 N | Longitude: 0585048 E\nSource: Third Party\nIssued: 05 JUL 23 0530 UTC\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nUKMTO are aware of an incident in the vicinity of 240107N - 0585048 E approximately (28 nm NORTH EAST of MUSCAT). Shots fired, Incident over, Vessel and Crew are safe.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 001/JUL/2023 – UPDATE 001\nIncident Date: 05/JUL/2023 | Incident Time: 0159 UTC\nLatitude: 240107 N | Longitude: 0585048 E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 05 JUL 23 1200 UTC\nINCIDENT\nEvent downgraded from suspicious approach to incident, reported to be interaction with national maritime forces. Vessel and crew are safe, vessel proceeding to next port of call.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["attack","attempted seizure","gulf of oman","iran","muscat","tanker","us navy","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"US Naval Forces Central Command via Iran Watch – U.S. Prevents Iran from Seizing Two Merchant Tankers in Gulf of Oman","url":"https://www.iranwatch.org/library/governments/united-states/executive-branch/department-defense/us-prevents-iran-seizing-two-merchant-tankers-gulf-oman"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Shots Fired as Iran Approaches Crude Oil Tanker Near Oman","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/shots-fired-as-iran-approaches-laden-crude-oil-tanker-near-oman"}]},{"id":"2023-JUN-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JUN/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 JUN 2023"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/jun/warning001jun23.pdf?rev=5602f6e8b2194a4289d7dc634adf554c"],"incident_utc":"2023-06-27T06:21:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-06-27T07:50:01Z","updated_utc":"2023-06-27T07:50:01Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"21 nm south of Port Saleef (Salif), Yemen","ref_place":"Salif","distance_nm":21,"bearing":"S","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.96,"lon":42.68,"geo_method":"relative"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1194,"dist_bam_mi":170,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Armed small craft approach vessel to 50 m south of Salif, Red Sea","summary":"Two small craft, each with three or four people aboard and carrying visible weapons, approached a vessel to 50 m on its port side about 21 nm south of Salif, Yemen. No shots were fired. The vessel sped up and manoeuvred to evade them, and the craft left. The master reported vessel and crew safe. The warning's header position is printed in a malformed format ('14468N 042348E'), so the stated distance from Salif was used to locate it.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/JUN/2023\nIncident Date: 27 June 2023 | Incident Time: 0621UTC\nLatitude: 14468N | Longitude: 042348E\nSource: Master\nIssued: 27 June 0745 UTC\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nUKMTO have been made aware of a suspicious approach 21nm south of Port Saleef, Yemen. Vessel was approached by two small craft, closest point of approach 50m port side. Weapons sighted on small craft, no shots were fired. 3 - 4 POB on each. Vessel increased speed and carried out manoeuvres to evade small craft. Small craft have now departed the vicinity. Master reports all vessel and crew safe.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["approach","red sea","salif","small craft","weapons sighted"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2023-APR-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/APR/2023","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 APR 2023","WARNING 001 APR 2023 UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/apr/warning-001-apr-23.pdf?rev=e75c1eaff6f148f0ac53d4d6cb561c7b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2023/apr/warning-001-apr-23-update-001.pdf?rev=0fbf5bc86bb94d94a346dd0fcfcd3620"],"incident_utc":"2023-04-28T03:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2023-04-28T03:45:33Z","updated_utc":"2023-04-28T09:29:00Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":"Downgraded from Attack to Incident (government agency activity)","weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1531.838N 05213.688E, 18 nm south of Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":18,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":15.5306,"lon":52.2281,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":809,"dist_bam_mi":625,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master; Military authorities","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Government agency (unnamed)","basis":"stated by military authorities via UKMTO"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Shots fired at vessel off Nishtun; later confirmed as government agency activity","summary":"A master reported being under attack 18 nm south of Nishtun, Yemen, with shots fired from three boats each carrying three or four people. Military authorities later told UKMTO it was government agency activity, and UKMTO downgraded the event from Attack to Incident. No vessel was named.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/APR/2023\nIncident Date: 28/04/2023 | Incident Time: 0300 UTC\nLatitude: 1531.838N | Longitude: 05213.688 E\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 28/APR/23 0310 UTC\nATTACK\nUKMTO 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.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 001/APR/2023 Update 001\nIncident Date: 28/04/2023 | Incident Time: 0300 UTC\nLatitude: 1531.838N | Longitude: 05213.688 E\nSource: Military Authorities\nIssued: 28/APR/23 0740 UTC\nATTACK\nAttack 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.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["downgraded","government agency","nishtun","shots fired","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2022-NOV-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/NOV/2022","warning_refs":["UKMTO WARNING 001 NOV 2022","UKMTO WARNING 001 NOV 2022 - Update 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2022/nov/ukmto-warning-001-nov-2022.pdf?rev=7c89e9d778d14bfd9a51c175c86b719d","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2022/nov/ukmto-warning-001-nov-2022---update-001.pdf?rev=0aa72cd234324d22964baa66880f2b80"],"incident_utc":"2022-11-21T14:45:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2022-11-21T15:20:49Z","updated_utc":"2022-11-21T16:11:55Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Reported attack confirmed by Master as boarding by a government agency","weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Pleasure craft","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1311N 04227E, NW of the port of Assab","ref_place":"Assab","distance_nm":null,"bearing":"NW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":13.2166,"lon":42.45,"geo_method":"explicit","lat_reported":13.1833,"lon_reported":42.45,"geo_note":"Moved to the nearest water: the position computed from UKMTO's reference point fell on land."},"dist_hormuz_mi":1291,"dist_bam_mi":77,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Government agency (unnamed)","basis":"stated by Master via UKMTO"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Pleasure craft 'attack' off Assab confirmed as government agency boarding","summary":"A pleasure craft reported being under attack north-west of Assab in the southern Red Sea. Within about an hour the master told UKMTO it had been a boarding by a government agency. Vessel and crew were safe and the incident was closed.","ukmto_text":"UKMTO WARNING 001/NOV/2022\nIncident Date: 21/11/2022 | Incident Time: 1445 UTC\nLatitude: 13°11N | Longitude: 042°27E\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 21 NOV 22 1445 UTC\nATTACK\nPleasure Craft under Attack in position 1311N 04227E (NW of port ASSAB). Situation ongoing.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nUKMTO WARNING 001/NOV/2022 – Update 001\nIncident Date: 21/11/2022 | Incident Time: 1550 UTC\nLatitude: 13°11N | Longitude: 042°27E\nSource: MASTER\nIssued: 21 NOV 22 1550 UTC\nATTACK\nReport of Attack on Pleasure Craft 1311N 04227E (NW of port ASSAB) confirmed by Master as Boarding by Government Agency. Vessel and crew safe. Incident complete.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION","tags":["assab","boarding","government agency","pleasure craft","red sea","yacht"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2022-MAY-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/MAY/2022","warning_refs":["UKMTO WARNING 001 MAY 2022","UKMTO WARNING 001 MAY 2022 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2022/may/warning-001-may-2022.pdf?rev=92010c6a8ef7435bbeaff74d855a75ac","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2022/may/warning-001-may-2022---update-001.pdf?rev=afbf517a5e174ec98af1db531eda46be"],"incident_utc":"2022-05-19T08:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2022-05-19T08:40:20Z","updated_utc":"2022-05-19T19:03:01Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1419N 04242E, 34 nm south-west of Hodeidah","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":34,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.3167,"lon":42.7,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1224,"dist_bam_mi":128,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"DPA","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Attack on vessel reported 34 nm south-west of Hodeidah","summary":"A company Designated Person Ashore (DPA) reported an attack on a vessel 34 nm south-west of Hodeidah in the southern Red Sea at 0830 UTC on 19 May 2022. By 1845 UTC UKMTO said the incident was over and the vessel and all crew were safe. Neither the vessel nor the attackers were identified.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/MAY/2022\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Time: 19th May 2022 0830UTC\n3. Description: UKMTO have received a report of an attack on a vessel in position 1419N 04242E (34nm south west of HODEIDAH). Investigations are ongoing.\n4. Position: 1419N 04242E (34nm south west of HODEIDAH).\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n5. Source: DPA\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING\nWARNING 001/MAY/2022 – UPDATE 001\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Time: 19th May 2022 1845 UTC\n3. Description: Incident complete. Vessel and all crew safe.\n4. Position: 1419N 04242E (34nm south west of HODEIDAH).\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n5. Source: DPA","tags":["attack","hodeidah","red sea","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2022-JAN-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JAN/2022","warning_refs":["UKMTO WARNING 001 JAN 2022"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2022/jan/warning-001-jan-2022.pdf?rev=65036484c7d3472da7ff5e291f5229c3"],"incident_utc":"2022-01-02T21:50:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2022-01-09T13:19:36Z","updated_utc":"2022-01-09T13:19:36Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Rwabee","type":"Ro-ro cargo ship","flag":"United Arab Emirates","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1513.0N 04212.0E, approx. 23 nm west of Ras Isa Marine Terminal, Yemen","ref_place":"Ras Isa","distance_nm":23,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.2167,"lon":42.2,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1205,"dist_bam_mi":198,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"claimed by Houthi military spokesman; condemned by Saudi-led coalition and UN Security Council"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Houthis seize UAE-flagged ro-ro Rwabee west of Ras Isa, Red Sea","summary":"UKMTO reported an attack on a vessel about 23 nm west of the Ras Isa terminal late on 2 January 2022. The Houthis said their navy had seized the UAE-flagged ro-ro Rwabee, which they claimed carried military equipment, and took it to Salif. The Saudi-led coalition said it was carrying hospital equipment from Jizan. The UN Security Council demanded the release of the vessel and its 11 crew. The Houthis announced the crew's release on 25 April 2022.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/JAN/2022\n1. Category: Attack\n2. Time: 02 January 2022 2150UTC\n3. Description: UKMTO has received reports of an attack on an MV in position 1513.0N 04212.0E (Approx. 23 NM West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal). Investigations ongoing.\n4. Position: 1513.0N 04212.0E (Approx. 23 NM West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal)\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n5. Source: Third Party","tags":["crew held","hijack","houthi","ras isa","red sea","ro-ro","seizure","uae"],"sources":[{"title":"Maritime Executive – UAE-Flagged Ro-Ro Seized by Houthi Rebels off Yemen","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/uae-registered-ro-ro-seized-by-houthi-rebels-off-yemen"},{"title":"S&P Global – UKMTO cautions vessels in Red Sea after reports of vessel attack near Yemen","url":"https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/010322-ukmto-cautions-vessels-in-red-sea-after-reports-of-vessel-attack-near-yemen"},{"title":"Arab News – UN Security Council demands release of UAE cargo ship seized by Houthis in Yemen","url":"https://www.arabnews.com/node/2004521/middle-east"},{"title":"MarineLink – Houthis release crew of seized Emirati cargo ship","url":"https://ws16.marinelink.com/news/houthis-release-crew-seized-emirati-cargo-496049"}]},{"id":"2021-DEC-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/DEC/2021","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 DEC 21"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/dec/warning-001-dec-21.pdf?rev=ba7bd6880f9445a9a85ac7a0b36a4abe"],"incident_utc":"2021-12-21T09:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2021-12-21T09:51:41Z","updated_utc":"2021-12-21T09:51:41Z","type":"Advisory","ukmto_type":"DISRUPTION IN PORT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"111748N 0491073E, Bosaso port, Somalia","ref_place":"Bosaso","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":11.2967,"lon":49.1788,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1155,"dist_bam_mi":401,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Gunfire and significant disruption reported in Bosaso port, Somalia","summary":"A ship's master reported significant disruption around Bosaso port in Puntland, Somalia, including an exchange of gunfire in the port. UKMTO advised vessels in the area to be cautious. No vessel was reported as targeted.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/DEC/2021\n1. Category: DISRUPTION IN PORT.\n2. Time: 21st December 2021, 0900 UTC.\n3. Description: UKMTO has received information that there is significant disruption in the vicinity of the port of BOSSASO, this includes an exchange of gun fire in the port.\n4. Position: 111748N 0491073E, BOSSASO PORT, SOMALIA.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION\n5. Source: MASTER","tags":["advisory","bosaso","gunfire","port disruption","puntland","somalia"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2021-AUG-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/AUG/2021","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 AUG 2021","WARNING NOTICE 001 AUG 2021 - UPDATE 001","WARNING NOTICE 001 AUG 2021 - UPDATE 002"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/aug/warning-notice-001-aug--2021.pdf?rev=fa4cfde4206f49d5a7cac19034172738","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/aug/warning-notice-001-aug--2021---update-001.pdf?rev=73ea9f02940448a78edb980411289674","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/aug/warning-notice-001-aug--2021---update-002.pdf?rev=330052327c0848bb8d2c54b905544314"],"incident_utc":"2021-08-03T12:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2021-08-03T13:28:21Z","updated_utc":"2021-08-04T04:44:52Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"Incident – Potential Hijack – Non Piracy","reclassified":"Upgraded from Incident (Non Piracy) to Potential Hijack","weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Asphalt Princess","type":"Asphalt/bitumen tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Glory International (UAE)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"2459.5N 05728.6E, approx. 61 nm east of Fujairah","ref_place":"Fujairah","distance_nm":61,"bearing":"E","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":24.9917,"lon":57.4767,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":128,"dist_bam_mi":1255,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Third party","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"suspected – US, UK and Israeli officials alleged Iranian involvement; Iran denied"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Tanker Asphalt Princess hijacked off Fujairah; boarders leave after several hours","summary":"UKMTO reported an incident 60 nm east of Fujairah at 1230 UTC on 3 August 2021 and then upgraded it to a potential hijack. The vessel was the Panama-flagged asphalt tanker Asphalt Princess, sailing from Khor Fakkan to Sohar. Eight or nine armed men boarded and ordered it to sail toward Iran. They left early on 4 August and UKMTO declared the vessel safe. Around the same time several nearby tankers reported being 'not under command'. US, UK and Israeli officials suspected Iran, which denied involvement.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/AUG/2021\n1. Category: Incident - Non Piracy\n2. Time: 031230ZAUG21\n3. Description: An Incident is currently underway in position 2459.5N 05728.6E (Approx. 61 NM East of Fujairah) Investigations ongoing.\n4. Position: 2459.5N 05728.6E (Approx. 61 NM East of Fujairah)\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n5. Source: Third Party\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING\nWARNING 001/AUG/2021 Update 01\n1. Category: Incident – Potential Hijack – Non Piracy\n2. Time: 031230ZAUG21\n3. Description: An Incident is currently underway in position 2502.00NN 05728.54E (Approx. 60 NM East of Fujairah). Incident upgraded to Potential Hijack.\n4. Position: 2459.5N 05728.6E (Approx. 60 NM East of Fujairah)\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n5. Source: Third Party\n— Update 002 —\nWARNING\nWARNING 001/AUG/2021 Update 002\n1. Category: Incident – Potential Hijack – Non Piracy\n2. Time: 040430 UTC AUG 21\n3. Description: Boarders have left the vessel. Vessel is safe. Incident complete.\n4. Position: 250907N 0572610E (Approx. 58 NM East of Fujairah)\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n5. Source: Third Party","tags":["boarding","fujairah","gulf of oman","hijack","iran","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Wikipedia – August 2021 Gulf of Oman incident (Asphalt Princess)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_2021_Gulf_of_Oman_incident"}]},{"id":"2021-JUL-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JUL/2021","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 JUL 2021"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/jul/warning-notice-001-jul--2021.pdf?rev=db1ab1c038294532985fb74a36ef65e8"],"incident_utc":"2021-07-29T07:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2021-07-29T10:04:05Z","updated_utc":"2021-07-29T10:04:05Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"Non Piracy Incident","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1848N 05855E, approx. 86 nm SE of Al Duqm port, Oman","ref_place":"Duqm","distance_nm":86,"bearing":"SE","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":18.8,"lon":58.9167,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":560,"dist_bam_mi":1117,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master of vessel","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Non-piracy incident reported 86 nm south-east of Duqm, Oman","summary":"The master of a vessel reported a 'non-piracy incident' about 86 nm south-east of Duqm, Oman, at 0700 UTC on 29 July 2021. UKMTO gave no further details. A contemporary security report listed the vessel as possibly a tanker and said ships nearby sped away. That evening and the next day, drones attacked the Zodiac Maritime-managed tanker Mercer Street off Masirah Island, killing two crew; this warning has not been confirmed as part of that attack.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/JUL/2021\n1. Category: Non Piracy Incident\n2. Time: 29 Jul 2021 0700UTC\n3. Description: UKMTO has received reports of an incident in the vicinity of 1848N 05855E (Approx 86 NM from Al Duqm Port). Investigations are ongoing.\n4. Position: 1848N 05855E (Approx 86 NM from Al Duqm Port).\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n5. Source: Master of vessel","tags":["arabian sea","duqm","incident","mercer street","oman"],"sources":[{"title":"InterManager ARC intelligence report – Incident (TBC), 29 Jul 2021, 86nm SE of Al Duqm","url":"https://www.intermanager.org/arc-intelli-report/incident-tbc-gulf-of-aden-01-290721/"},{"title":"Wikipedia – July 2021 Gulf of Oman incident (Mercer Street)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2021_Gulf_of_Oman_incident"},{"title":"US CENTCOM – Statement on the Investigation into the Attack on the Motor Tanker Mercer Street","url":"https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/2722418/us-central-command-statement-on-the-investigation-into-the-attack-on-the-motor/"}]},{"id":"2021-MAY-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/MAY/2021","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 MAY 2021","WARNING NOTICE 001 MAY 2021 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/may/warning-notice-001-may-2021.pdf?rev=55ccf67166894e1e80247fe1ca189e86","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/may/warning-notice-001-may-2021---update-001.pdf?rev=f8682ccf0edc4cb888a073d0950f41cf"],"incident_utc":"2021-05-03T13:58:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2021-05-03T15:17:31Z","updated_utc":"2021-05-09T09:21:03Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1504N 04156E, approx. 60 nm west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Hudaydah","distance_nm":60,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.0667,"lon":41.9333,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1225,"dist_bam_mi":197,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Two small craft approach tanker to 15 m about 60 nm west of Hodeidah","summary":"Two small craft, each with six people aboard, approached a tanker to within 15 metres about 60 nm west of Al Hudaydah in the southern Red Sea. Vessel and crew were safe, and UKMTO closed the incident on 9 May.","ukmto_text":"WARNING\nWARNING 001/MAY/2021\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: An MT was approached to within 15 metres, by two small craft with six POB on board each, in position 1504N 04156E (Approx 60 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen). Vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n3. Source: Master\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING\nWARNING 001/MAY/2021 – UPDATE 001\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: The incident reported in position 1504N 04156E at 031358Z May 21 is now complete. Vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.\n3. Source: Master","tags":["approach","hodeidah","red sea","small craft","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2021-APR-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/APR/2021","warning_refs":["UKMTO WARNING NOTICE 001-APR-2021","UKMTO WARNING NOTICE 001-APR-2021 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/apr/warning-notice-001-apr-2021.pdf?rev=765dbb9eee984ef58f33e831c4c42173","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2021/apr/warning-notice-001-apr-2021-update-001.pdf?rev=53031bd594634a949fe5246d783374c6"],"incident_utc":"2021-04-27T06:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2021-04-27T08:51:45Z","updated_utc":"2021-04-27T13:10:36Z","type":"Other","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"2355.2N 03814.5E, about 2 nm from Yanbu, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Yanbu","distance_nm":2,"bearing":null,"area":"Northern Red Sea","lat":23.92,"lon":38.2417,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1148,"dist_bam_mi":852,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Vessel in vicinity","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Unspecified incident reported 2 nm off Yanbu, Saudi Arabia","summary":"A vessel nearby reported an incident about 2 nm off Yanbu on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast at 0630 UTC on 27 April 2021. UKMTO later said the incident was over but under investigation, and gave no details of what happened or which vessel was involved.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 001/APR/2021\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: UKMTO are aware of reports of an incident in position 2355.2N 03814.5E on the 27th of April 2021 at 0630UTC approximately 2nm’s from YANBU. Investigations are ongoing.\n3. Source: Vessel in vicinity\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING 001/APR/2021 UPDATE 001\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: The reported incident in position 2355.2N 03814.5E on the 27th of April 2021 at 0630UTC approximately 2nm’s from YANBU. now complete however Investigations are ongoing.\n3. Source: Vessel in vicinity\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION","tags":["incident","port","red sea","saudi arabia","yanbu"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2020-DEC-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/DEC/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 003 DEC 2020","WARNING NOTICE 003 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 001","WARNING NOTICE 003 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 002","WARNING NOTICE 003 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-003-dec-2020.pdf?rev=f15980be03734e3db5512b9e59f97754","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-003-dec-2020---update-001.pdf?rev=1bd19d1b82464563bf4c83bd942e5a54","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-003-dec-2020---update-002.pdf?rev=e8a94d61aa1b4bdfbb9f57deb3e3f9a3","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-003-dec-2020---update-003.pdf?rev=c69c4119b6344dd4bd459a947f4f701d"],"incident_utc":"2020-12-31T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2020-12-31T12:39:13Z","updated_utc":"2020-12-31T15:52:00Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Limpet mine"],"vessel":{"name":"Pola","type":"Tanker","flag":"Liberia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"2933N 04847E, 6 nm south of Al Bakr Terminal, Iraq (vicinity of KAZ anchorage)","ref_place":"Al Bakr Oil Terminal","distance_nm":6,"bearing":"S","area":"Persian Gulf","lat":29.55,"lon":48.7833,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":508,"dist_bam_mi":1221,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"CSO; third party","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none; no group claimed responsibility"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Limpet mine found on hull of tanker Pola off Iraq's Al Bakr Terminal","summary":"During a ship-to-ship transfer near Iraq's KAZ anchorage, a vessel found an unknown object on its hull, later reported to UKMTO as a limpet mine. Security firms named the vessel as the Liberian-flagged tanker Pola, chartered by Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO as floating storage. It was transferring fuel to the tanker Nordic Freedom, which was evacuated. Iraqi navy explosives experts dismantled the mine and no one was hurt. Iraq opened an investigation and no group claimed responsibility. UKMTO told ships that had recently used the anchorage to check their hulls.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 003/DEC/2020\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: UKMTO are aware of an ongoing situation in position: 2933N 04847E (6NM’s South of AL Bakr Terminal – Iraq). Investigation is still ongoing.\n3. Source: CSO.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 003/DEC/2020 – UPDATE 001\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: It has been reported to UKMTO that on 31 DEC 2020 whilst in the vicinity of the KAZ Anchorage a vessel has identified an unknown object attached to her hull.\nInvestigations are ongoing.\n3. Source: CSO.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and maintain regular communication with UKMTO.\n— Update 002 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 003/DEC/2020 – UPDATE 002\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: It has been reported to UKMTO that on 31 DEC 2020 whilst in the vicinity of the KAZ Anchorage a limpet mine was placed on the hull of the vessel.\nVessels who have visited the anchorage recently are advised to conduct a visual check of their hull above and where possible below the waterline\n3. Source: CSO.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and maintain regular communication with UKMTO.\n— Update 003 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 003/DEC/2020 – UPDATE 003\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: It has been reported to UKMTO that the incident is complete. MV and crew are safe.\n3. Source: Third party.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and maintain regular communication with UKMTO.","tags":["basra","iraq","limpet mine","persian gulf","ship-to-ship transfer","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"AP via Egypt Independent – Iraq explosives experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker","url":"https://www.egyptindependent.com/iraq-explosives-experts-working-to-defuse-mine-on-oil-tanker/"},{"title":"AP via WSLS – Iraq says it has dismantled mine on tanker in Persian Gulf","url":"https://www.wsls.com/news/2021/01/02/iraq-says-it-has-dismantled-mine-on-tanker-in-persian-gulf/"}]},{"id":"2020-DEC-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/DEC/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 002 DEC 2020","WARNING NOTICE 002 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 001","WARNING NOTICE 002 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 002","WARNING NOTICE 002 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 003"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-002-dec-2020.pdf?rev=c69db637243841a8a3928b63cf41941e","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-002-dec-2020-update-001.pdf?rev=9696f74fcbe8435588edc6f59e370e66","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-002-dec-2020-update-002.pdf?rev=0a63d46e3f424c1f938d08ff0f8ad999","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-002-dec-2020-update-003.pdf?rev=78976a506ae94a2f9e9acb22e2e35f30"],"incident_utc":"2020-12-13T22:16:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-12-13T23:16:13Z","updated_utc":"2020-12-14T15:40:11Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["USV"],"vessel":{"name":"BW Rhine","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Singapore","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Hafnia","direction":null},"location":{"text":"212353N 0390517E, alongside at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia","ref_place":"Jeddah","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Northern Red Sea","lat":21.3981,"lon":39.0881,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1149,"dist_bam_mi":671,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master; MRCC Jeddah; Company/third party","outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"Possible oil leak reported by Hafnia, unconfirmed","continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"Saudi Arabia called it a terrorist attack by an explosive-laden boat; no firm attribution, though initial suspicion fell on the Houthis (US official)"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Tanker BW Rhine hit by explosive-laden boat while discharging at Jeddah","summary":"At about 2216 UTC on 13 December 2020 a tanker discharging at a Jeddah terminal suffered an external explosion and an internal fire, which the crew put out within the hour. Hafnia confirmed it was the Singapore-flagged BW Rhine, hit from an 'external source'. Saudi Arabia called it a terrorist attack by an explosive-laden boat. The hull was damaged and an oil leak was possible but unconfirmed; no one was hurt. Jeddah port closed briefly. There was no firm attribution, though a US official said suspicion initially fell on the Houthis.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 002/DEC/2020\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: At 132211ZDEC20 UKMTO is aware a MT has experienced an explosion in position 212353N 0390517E whist carrying out operations. Investigations are ongoing.\n3. Source: MASTER.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 002/DEC/2020 UPDATE 001\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: At 132211ZDEC20 UKMTO is aware a MT has experienced an explosion in position 212353N 0390517E whist carrying out operations. There are also unconfirmed reports of a second vessel being involved in an incident. Investigations are ongoing.\n3. UKMTO has been informed that the Port of JEDDAH is closed, duration unknown.\n4. Source: MRCC JEDDAH.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 002 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 002/DEC/2020 UPDATE 002\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: On 13 Dec 2020 at 2216 UTC a MT suffered an explosion whilst alongside Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The explosion was reportedly external, causing an internal fire which was extinguished within the hour and no casualties have been reported. A survey for underwater damage is ongoing.\n3. UKMTO is aware of reports of another possible incident in the vicinity of Jeddah Port.\nInvestigations are ongoing\n4. Source: Company/3rd Party\nVESSELS IN THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 003 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 002/DEC/2020 UPDATE 003\n1. Category: INCIDENT\n2. Description: It has been reported to UKMTO that the Port of Jeddah is now open\n3. Source: MRCC JEDDAH\nVESSELS IN THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION","tags":["attack","explosive boat","fire","jeddah","port","saudi arabia","tanker","usv"],"sources":[{"title":"gCaptain – Hafnia Confirms Tanker BW Rhine Hit by Explosion in Saudi Arabia","url":"https://gcaptain.com/hafnia-confirms-tanker-bw-rhine-hit-by-explosion-in-saudi-arabia/"}]},{"id":"2020-DEC-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/DEC/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 DEC 2020","WARNING NOTICE 001 DEC 2020 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-001-dec-2020.pdf?rev=a1700482c8604479a5a1ce0aebba4352","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/dec/warning-notice-001-dec-2020-update-001.pdf?rev=ffb308da2c1d4a10b38411dc7e5a6732"],"incident_utc":"2020-12-04T23:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-12-05T00:38:20Z","updated_utc":"2020-12-05T01:52:49Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":[],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1516.8N 05202.4E, 190° 35 nm from Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":35,"bearing":"S","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":15.28,"lon":52.04,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":829,"dist_bam_mi":608,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Vessels in vicinity","outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Attack on merchant vessel reported 35 nm south of Nishtun, Yemen","summary":"Vessels nearby reported an attack on a merchant vessel about 35 nm south of Nishtun in eastern Yemen at 2300 UTC on 4 December 2020. UKMTO later said the incident was over and vessel and crew were safe. Neither the vessel nor the attackers were identified.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 001/DEC/2020\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Description: UKMTO are aware of an attack against an MV in position 1516.8N 0520.2E on 4 December at 2300UTC approximately 190° 35nm from NISHTUN.\nInvestigations are ongoing.\n3. Source: Vessels in vicinity,\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING 001/DEC/2020 UPDATE 001\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Description: On 4 December 2020 at 2300UTC in position 1516.8N 05202.4E 190° 35nm from NISHTUN. Incident is now complete. Vessel and crew are safe.\n3. Source: Vessels in vicinity,\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION","tags":["arabian sea","attack","nishtun","yemen"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2020-MAY-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/MAY/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 MAY 20"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/may/warning-notice-001-may-20.pdf?rev=03fa4c7eeb1b4445962bd2d1c40ca996"],"incident_utc":"2020-05-17T12:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-05-17T14:13:17Z","updated_utc":"2020-05-17T14:13:17Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Stolt Apal","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"United Kingdom","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Stolt Tankers (Stolt-Nielsen)","direction":null},"location":{"text":"1343N 05037.4E, Gulf of Aden, about 75 nm off Yemen","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.7167,"lon":50.6233,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":963,"dist_bam_mi":492,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (press reports describe armed pirates in two skiffs)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"UK-flagged tanker Stolt Apal repels skiff attack in Gulf of Aden","summary":"UKMTO reported a merchant vessel attacked in the Gulf of Aden at about 1230 UTC. Press reports name the UK-flagged chemical tanker Stolt Apal, managed by Stolt Tankers, attacked by armed men in two skiffs about 75 nm off Yemen in the patrolled transit corridor. The armed guards fired warning shots and then returned fire, disabling one skiff and ending the chase. The bridge had minor bullet damage, no crew were hurt, and the ship resumed its voyage after a coalition warship responded.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 001/MAY/2020\nOn 17 MAY 2020 at approximately 1230UTC an MV was attacked in position 1343N 05037.4E.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["armed security","attack","chemical tanker","gulf of aden","piracy","small arms"],"sources":[{"title":"gCaptain – Pirates Attack Stolt Tanker in Gulf of Aden","url":"https://gcaptain.com/pirates-attack-stolt-tanker-in-gulf-of-aden/"}]},{"id":"2020-FEB-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/FEB/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 003 FEB 20"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/feb/warning-notice-003-feb-20.pdf?rev=1792ca880394481f9affbcc614da3438"],"incident_utc":"2020-02-25T10:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-02-25T12:31:02Z","updated_utc":"2020-02-25T12:31:02Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"12.13N 044.06E, western Gulf of Aden (read as 12°13'N 044°06'E)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.2167,"lon":44.1,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1273,"dist_bam_mi":54,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"unknown","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Three skiffs approach merchant vessel in western Gulf of Aden","summary":"Three skiffs approached a merchant vessel in the western Gulf of Aden at about 1040 UTC. UKMTO gave no further details or outcome.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 003/FEB/2020\n1 Description: on 25th February 2020 at approximately 10:40UTC an MV was approached in position 12.13N 044.06E by 3 SKIFFS.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","gulf of aden","skiffs"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2020-FEB-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/FEB/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 002 FEB 20","WARNING NOTICE 002 FEB 20 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/feb/warning-notice-002-feb-20.pdf?rev=bdbf3a704051426084c78019f572dd61","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/feb/warning-notice-002-feb-20-update-001.pdf?rev=0928a5360f8c4a8c883481297e8fa9ca"],"incident_utc":"2020-02-22T07:48:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-02-22T08:32:37Z","updated_utc":"2020-02-22T09:02:17Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1210.0N 04331.3E, Bab el-Mandeb approaches (western Gulf of Aden)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.1667,"lon":43.5217,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1300,"dist_bam_mi":31,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Eleven skiffs with ladders approach merchant vessel near Bab el-Mandeb; warning shots","summary":"Eleven skiffs, each with four or five people aboard, approached a merchant vessel at the southern approaches to Bab el-Mandeb, and ladders were seen. Warning shots were fired. UKMTO said the incident was over by 0840 UTC and the vessel safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 002/FEB/2020\nOn 22nd Feb 2020 at 0748UTC, an MV in position: 1210.0N 04331.3E reports a suspicious approach by 11 skiffs with 4-5 POB, ladders sighted. Warning shots fired.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 002/FEB/2020 UPDATE 001\nOn 22nd Feb 2020 at 0840UTC, previously reported suspicious approach to an MV in position: 1210.0N 04331.3E is now complete and vessel is safe.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","bab el-mandeb","ladders","skiffs","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2020-FEB-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/FEB/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING NOTICE 001 FEB 20","WARNING NOTICE 001 FEB 20 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/feb/warning-notice-001-feb-20.pdf?rev=79a096891ec54a31b33ad3814611c820","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/feb/warning-notice-001-feb-20-update-001.pdf?rev=be28335936ee4cd8a8419aa28339b4b6"],"incident_utc":"2020-02-20T18:24:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-02-20T21:01:41Z","updated_utc":"2020-02-20T21:46:52Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1327N 04942E, vicinity of the IRTC (Gulf of Aden)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.45,"lon":49.7,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1005,"dist_bam_mi":428,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Three skiffs approach merchant vessel to 1 nm near the IRTC, Gulf of Aden","summary":"Three skiffs approached a merchant vessel to within 1 nm near the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor in the Gulf of Aden. UKMTO later said the incident was over and the vessel safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 001/FEB/2020\nA merchant vessel has reported a suspicious approach at 1824 UTC on the 20th Feb, by 3 skiffs in posn 1327N – 04942E (in vicinity of the IRTC) to within a range of 1NM. Situation still ongoing.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 001/FEB/2020 UPDATE 001\nIncident now complete vessel is safe.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","gulf of aden","irtc","skiffs"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2020-JAN-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JAN/2020","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 JAN 2020","WARNING 001 JAN 2020 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/jan/warning-001-jan-2020.pdf?rev=cd5b7af942af4d17842b29c15ed2e450","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2020/jan/warning-001-jan-2020---update.pdf?rev=4716e30fa75545de89277ab3f747feca"],"incident_utc":"2020-01-11T09:04:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2020-01-11T09:52:48Z","updated_utc":"2020-01-11T10:57:16Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"120524N 0452436E, Gulf of Aden, south-east of Aden","ref_place":"Aden","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.09,"lon":45.41,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1229,"dist_bam_mi":140,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Up to seven high-speed craft approach tanker south-east of Aden","summary":"A tanker reported a suspicious approach by up to seven high-speed craft, each with four people aboard, in the Gulf of Aden south-east of Aden. The incident was over by 1009 UTC and the vessel was safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING WARNING WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 001/JAN/2020\nOn 11 Jan 2020 at 0904UTC an MT in position 120524N 0452436E reports a suspicious approach by up to 7 high speed craft with 4 POB on each.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING WARNING WARNING\nWARNING NOTICE 001/JAN/2020 - UPDATE\nOn 11 JAN 2020 at 1009UTC, previously reported incident concerning an MT in position 120524N 0452436E is now complete and vessel is SAFE.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["aden","approach","gulf of aden","high speed craft","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2019-NOV-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/NOV/2019","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 NOV 2019"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2019/nov/warning-001-nov-2019.docx?rev=604964a45c18426d9777652659d0f760"],"incident_utc":"2019-11-17T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2019-11-17T20:11:08Z","updated_utc":"2019-11-17T20:11:08Z","type":"Seizure","ukmto_type":null,"reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Rabigh 3","type":"Tug","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"About 15 nm west of Kamaran Island, Yemen (15°25'N 042°18'E per Dryad Global)","ref_place":"Kamaran","distance_nm":15,"bearing":"W","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":15.4167,"lon":42.3,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1190,"dist_bam_mi":208,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"Houthi officials acknowledged detaining the vessels; coalition called it a Houthi hijacking"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Houthis seize Saudi tug Rabigh 3 and two South Korean vessels off Kamaran Island","summary":"UKMTO's warning for this date could not be read (the source file is a damaged .docx), so the details come from other reports. On 17 November 2019, around 1850 UTC per Dryad Global, armed men in two speedboats boarded the Saudi-flagged tug Rabigh 3 about 15 nm west of Kamaran Island. The tug was towing a South Korean drilling rig, and a second South Korean vessel was also taken. All were taken to Salif with 16 crew, two of them Korean. The Saudi-led coalition called it a Houthi hijacking and armed robbery. Houthi officials said the vessels would be released once South Korean ownership was confirmed.","ukmto_text":"[UKMTO warning text unavailable: the source document (.docx) for WARNING 001 NOV 2019 could not be parsed. Details in this record come from the third-party sources listed.]","tags":["drilling rig","hijack","houthi","kamaran","red sea","saudi arabia","seizure","south korea","tug"],"sources":[{"title":"Dryad Global – Incident: Possible Attack (Rabigh 3), 17 Nov 2019","url":"https://account.dryadglobal.com/?p=7414"},{"title":"Al Jazeera – Yemen's Houthi rebels seize vessel in Red Sea","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/yemen-houthi-rebels-seize-vessel-red-sea-191118163426377.html"},{"title":"Debriefer – South Korea confirms hijacking of 3 ships in Yemen","url":"https://debriefer.net/en/news-12771.html"}]},{"id":"P-2019-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO alert (press-reported)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2019-06-13T04:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Limpet mine"],"vessel":{"name":"Kokuka Courageous","type":"Chemical tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Kokuka Sangyo","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Gulf of Oman, about 14 NM off the Iranian coast","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.483,"lon":57.543,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":103,"dist_bam_mi":1281,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"moderate","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the United States (video of IRGC boat removing an unexploded limpet mine) and the UK; Iran denied responsibility"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Methanol tanker Kokuka Courageous damaged by explosion in Gulf of Oman","summary":"On 13 June 2019 the Panama-flagged, Japanese-operated tanker Kokuka Courageous, carrying methanol from Jubail and Mesaieed to Singapore, was damaged by an explosion that breached her starboard hull above the waterline; a distress call was received at about 0400 UTC. The 21 crew abandoned ship and were rescued, later returning aboard with US Navy help, and the ship was towed to Kalba, UAE. UKMTO issued an alert on the incident and advised vessels to exercise extreme caution. The US released video it said showed IRGC personnel removing an unexploded limpet mine from the hull; Iran denied involvement.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["2019","crew evacuated","explosion","gulf of oman","limpet mine","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Two tankers damaged in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman (Baird Maritime, 13 Jun 2019)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/two-tankers-damaged-in-suspected-attacks-in-gulf-of-oman"},{"title":"June 2019 Gulf of Oman incident (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2019_Gulf_of_Oman_incident"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"P-2019-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO alert (press-reported)","warning_refs":[],"pdf_urls":[],"incident_utc":"2019-06-13T03:12:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":null,"updated_utc":null,"type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Front Altair","type":"Oil tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Frontline","direction":"outbound"},"location":{"text":"Gulf of Oman, about 14 NM off the Iranian coast","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.483,"lon":57.543,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":103,"dist_bam_mi":1281,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"severe","fire":true,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"evacuated","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":false},"attribution":{"actor":"Iran / IRGC","basis":"attributed by the United States and United Kingdom; Iran denied responsibility"},"campaign":"Gulf tanker attacks & seizures (2019–2023)","headline":"Tanker Front Altair hit by explosions and set ablaze in Gulf of Oman","summary":"On the morning of 13 June 2019 the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Front Altair, carrying naphtha from Ruwais to Taiwan, was struck by explosions in the Gulf of Oman shortly after transiting the Strait of Hormuz; a distress call was received at about 0312 UTC. The ship caught fire and its 23 crew abandoned ship and were picked up by a passing merchant ship before being transferred to Iran. UKMTO issued an alert on the incident and advised vessels in the area to exercise extreme caution. The United States and United Kingdom blamed Iran's IRGC; Iran denied involvement.","ukmto_text":null,"tags":["2019","crew evacuated","explosion","fire","gulf of oman","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"Two tankers damaged in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman (Baird Maritime, 13 Jun 2019)","url":"https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/two-tankers-damaged-in-suspected-attacks-in-gulf-of-oman"},{"title":"June 2019 Gulf of Oman incident (Wikipedia)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2019_Gulf_of_Oman_incident"}],"record_source":"press"},{"id":"2019-FEB-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/FEB/2019","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 FEB 19"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2019/feb/warning-002feb19.pdf?rev=91f1acc57bbc4e93b07968486658a0d0"],"incident_utc":"2019-02-26T08:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2019-02-26T09:47:45Z","updated_utc":"2019-02-26T09:47:45Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Sailing yacht","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1256N 04817E, Gulf of Aden","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.9333,"lon":48.2833,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1079,"dist_bam_mi":330,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Reported by phone call","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Skiff with ladder approaches sailing yacht in Gulf of Aden","summary":"A single skiff approached a sailing yacht to within 1 nm in the central Gulf of Aden, and a ladder was seen on board. No further details were reported.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 002/FEB/2019\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: On 26th February 2019 at approximately 0830UTC an SY was approached in position 1256N 04817E by 1 skiff and closed to within 1NM, ladder sighted.\n3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via phone call.\nMariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area and comply with the self-protection measures within BMP5","tags":["approach","gulf of aden","ladder","skiff","yacht"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2019-FEB-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/FEB/2019","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 FEB 19"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2019/feb/warning-001feb19.pdf?rev=afd20e974ad74b9383affe58b90393f2"],"incident_utc":"2019-02-24T07:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2019-02-24T08:59:36Z","updated_utc":"2019-02-24T08:59:36Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Tanker","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1216.7N 04403.4E, western Gulf of Aden near Bab el-Mandeb","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.2783,"lon":44.0567,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1272,"dist_bam_mi":50,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Reported by email; not verified by UKMTO","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Two skiffs approach tanker to 1 cable in western Gulf of Aden","summary":"Two skiffs approached a tanker to within one cable in the western Gulf of Aden, east of Bab el-Mandeb. No further details were reported, and UKMTO said the report was not classed as a Maritime Security Event and had not been verified.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/FEB/2019\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: On 24th February 2019 at approximately 0715UTC an MT was approached in position 1216,7N 04403,4E by 2 SKIFFS and closed to 1 cable.\n3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via email.\nTHIS WARNING is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.","tags":["approach","gulf of aden","skiffs","tanker"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2018-OCT-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/OCT/2018","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 OCT 18"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/oct/warning-001-oct-18.pdf?rev=312bdb0b408d41c79160e87b5c7763a8"],"incident_utc":"2018-10-16T12:34:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2018-10-16T14:03:09Z","updated_utc":"2018-10-16T14:03:09Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"KSL Sydney","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Hong Kong","imo":"9683269","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"004900N 0505300E, Somali Basin, about 340 nm off Mogadishu","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":340,"bearing":null,"area":"Somali Basin","lat":0.8167,"lon":50.8833,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1817,"dist_bam_mi":962,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master (reported by email)","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by EU NAVFOR (pirate action group); not claimed"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Bulk carrier KSL Sydney fired on by pirate skiff 340 nm off Mogadishu","summary":"A merchant vessel was attacked in the Somali Basin about 340 nm off Mogadishu. Shots were fired from a skiff and the armed security team returned fire. Press reports citing EU NAVFOR name the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier KSL Sydney: four pirates with AK-47s in a skiff attacked it, and the crew went to the citadel. After a sustained exchange of fire the skiff broke off. Crew and vessel were safe, and EU NAVFOR sent counter-piracy assets.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/OCT/2018\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Description: A Merchant Vessel was attacked in position: 004900N 0505300E at 1234Z on the 16 OCT 2018. Shots fired at MV, on board AST returned fire. Skiff is no longer visual and Master confirms vessel is SAFE. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution.\n3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via email.\nTHIS ADVISORY is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.","tags":["armed security","attack","bulk carrier","citadel","piracy","small arms","somali basin"],"sources":[{"title":"gCaptain – Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier attacked by pirates off Somalia","url":"https://gcaptain.com/hong-kong-flagged-bulk-carrier-attacked-by-pirates-off-somalia/"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Bulker Attacked by Pirates off Somalia","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/bulker-attacked-by-pirates-off-somalia"},{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.263 – Annual report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, 2018","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/MSC.4-Circ.263%20Annual%202018.pdf"}]},{"id":"2018-APR-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/APR/2018","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 APR 18","WARNING 001 APR 18 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/april/warning-001-apr-18.pdf?rev=cd9df26be4a549a4ac9dfd39bfe6ad11","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/april/warning-001-apr-18---update-001.pdf?rev=e87d30530ccd4b59b1e01f2c54e0c279"],"incident_utc":"2018-04-03T09:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2018-04-03T10:40:51Z","updated_utc":"2018-04-03T12:04:49Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"INCIDENT (explosion)","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Explosion (unknown cause)"],"vessel":{"name":"Abqaiq","type":"Crude oil tanker (VLCC)","flag":"Saudi Arabia","imo":null,"owner_manager":"Bahri","direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"1429.3N 04211.2E, southern Red Sea, west/south-west of Hodeidah","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.4883,"lon":42.1867,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1240,"dist_bam_mi":154,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":"Telephone report; not verified by UKMTO","outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":"No loss of containment (Bahri)","continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Houthis (Ansar Allah)","basis":"attributed by the Saudi-led coalition; Houthis said they targeted a coalition warship"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Saudi VLCC Abqaiq damaged in Houthi attack off Hodeidah, southern Red Sea","summary":"A merchant vessel reported an explosion of unknown cause in the southern Red Sea off Hodeidah at about 0915 UTC. Bahri confirmed its Saudi VLCC Abqaiq was attacked in international waters south-west of Hodeidah. The tanker had minor damage, no crew were hurt, there was no loss of cargo, and it resumed its northbound voyage. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis. Houthi media said they had targeted a coalition warship, and CSIS Missile Threat described the weapon as a missile.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/APR/2018\n1. Description: On 03 April 2018 at approximately 0915UTC an incident occurred onboard a Merchant Vessel in position: 1429.3N 04211.2E (Southern Red Sea).\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n2. Source: Reported to UKMTO via telephone.\nThis Warning is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/APR/2018 – UPDATE 001\n1. Description: On 03 April 2018 at approximately 0915UTC a Merchant Vessel reported an explosion in position: 1429.3N 04211.2E (Southern Red Sea). At present cause unknown. Investigations are currently ongoing.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n2. Source: Reported to UKMTO via telephone.\nThis Warning is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.","tags":["attack","explosion","hodeidah","houthi","red sea","saudi arabia","tanker","vlcc"],"sources":[{"title":"MarineLink – Bahri confirms tanker Abqaiq attacked","url":"https://ws16.marinelink.com/news/confirms-attacked-tanker435990"},{"title":"CSIS Missile Threat – Houthi Militants Attack Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea","url":"https://missilethreat.csis.org/houthi-militants-attack-saudi-oil-tanker-in-red-sea"},{"title":"CNBC/Reuters – Saudi oil tanker hit in Houthi attack off Yemen: Arabiya TV","url":"https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/03/saudi-oil-tanker-hit-in-houthi-attack-off-yemen-arabiya-tv.html"}]},{"id":"2018-FEB-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/FEB/2018","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 FEB 18","WARNING 002 FEB 18 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/feb/warning-002-feb-18.pdf?rev=8f21543ad0204e7eba6c9482079b3f63","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/feb/warning-002-feb-18-update-001.pdf?rev=c87a30cc9dcb4952829acc09d9b23ae5"],"incident_utc":"2018-02-22T20:12:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2018-02-22T21:15:41Z","updated_utc":"2018-02-22T22:20:06Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Leopard Sun","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Singapore","imo":"9635781","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"0326N 05027E, Somali Basin, about 315 nm ENE of Mogadishu","ref_place":"Mogadishu","distance_nm":315,"bearing":"ENE","area":"Somali Basin","lat":3.4333,"lon":50.45,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1646,"dist_bam_mi":796,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by IMO (pirates in skiffs); not claimed"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Leopard Sun fired on by skiffs in Somali Basin; guards return fire","summary":"Three skiffs attacked a merchant vessel in the Somali Basin, about 315 nm east-north-east of Mogadishu. Shots were fired at the ship, the armed security team returned fire, and the master confirmed the vessel safe. IMO's February 2018 report identifies the Singapore-flagged product tanker LEOPARD SUN; the crew mustered, the tanker sped up and the attack was aborted. The incident was relayed to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 002/FEB/2018\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Description: A Merchant Vessel is under attack in position: 0326N 05027E.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 002/FEB/2018 – UPDATE 001\n1. Category: ATTACK\n2. Description: A Merchant Vessel was attacked in position: 0326N 05027E at 2012UTC on 22 FEB 2018 by 3 skiffs. Shots fired at MV, onboard AST returned fire. Skiffs are no longer visual and Master confirms vessel is SAFE.\nVESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION\nThis WARNING UPDATE is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.","tags":["armed security","attack","piracy","small arms","somali basin","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.260 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (February 2018)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/260%20Feb%202018.pdf"},{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.263 – Annual report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, 2018","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/MSC.4-Circ.263%20Annual%202018.pdf"}]},{"id":"2018-FEB-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/FEB/2018","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 FEB 18","WARNING 001 FEB 18 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/feb/warning-001-feb-18.pdf?rev=3cd54da659ad4e1db9ff27e17167a632","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2018/feb/warning-001-feb-18-update-001.pdf?rev=42688cd1d868466495061a6c2bf33ea9"],"incident_utc":"2018-02-18T05:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2018-02-18T08:41:53Z","updated_utc":"2018-02-18T09:15:04Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":null,"flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"13 59.2N 051 40.1E, vicinity of Point B, IRTC (Gulf of Aden)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":13.9867,"lon":51.6683,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":922,"dist_bam_mi":564,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Telephone report (update by email); not verified by UKMTO","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Suspicious skiff approach near IRTC Point B, Gulf of Aden","summary":"A vessel reported a suspicious approach near Point B of the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) in the eastern Gulf of Aden. By 0740 UTC the vessel had moved to 13°54'49\"N 051°27'06\"E, the skiffs were out of sight and the vessel was safe. UKMTO said the report was not classed as a Maritime Security Event and had not been verified.","ukmto_text":"WARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/FEB/2018\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: On 18 FEB 2018 at 0530UTC suspicious approach in position 13 59.2N 051 40.1E (in the vicinity of Pt B IRTC). Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via telephone.\nMariners are recommended exercise extreme caution when transiting this area and comply with the self-protection measures within BMP4.\nTHIS ADVISORY is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING NOTICE\nWARNING NOTICE 001/FEB/2018 – UPDATE 001\n1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH\n2. Description: Vessel now in position: 135449N 0512706E at 180740UTC. Skiffs no longer within visual range. Vessel is safe. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via email.\nTHIS ADVISORY is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.","tags":["approach","gulf of aden","irtc","skiffs"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2017-DEC-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/DEC/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 DEC 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/dec/warning---001-dec-2017.pdf?rev=a73286dd12c64a8eb6b40fffda855f94"],"incident_utc":"2017-12-07T18:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-12-07T20:48:49Z","updated_utc":"2017-12-07T20:48:49Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Sailing yacht (catamaran)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"14-32.5N 042-47.3E, 20 nm SW of Hodeidah","ref_place":"Hodeidah","distance_nm":20,"bearing":"SW","area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.5417,"lon":42.7883,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1209,"dist_bam_mi":140,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (Noonsite: likely linked to the Yemen conflict rather than piracy)"},"campaign":"Yemen war incidents (2017–2022)","headline":"Yacht fired on by two armed skiffs 20 nm south-west of Hodeidah","summary":"UKMTO reported a vessel attacked by two armed skiffs 20 nm south-west of Hodeidah. Noonsite reported that on 7 December 2017 one of three Polish catamarans sailing together to the Seychelles was fired on there by armed men in two skiffs. The yacht's armed security team returned fire and the skiffs withdrew. Nobody was hurt, the yacht was not seriously damaged, and the group continued its voyage. The yacht was not named.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 001/DEC/2017\nATTACK\nOn 07 DEC 2017 at 1830 UTC. Vessel reported being Attacked by 2 Armed Skiffs in POSN 14-32.5N 042-47.3E (20nms South West of Hodeidah).\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["attack","hodeidah","red sea","small arms","yacht","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"Noonsite – Yemen: Three Polish yachts fired upon in Red Sea","url":"https://www.noonsite.com/report/yemen-three-polish-yachts-fired-upon-in-red-sea/"}]},{"id":"2017-NOV-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/NOV/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 NOV 2017","WARNING 001 NOV 2017 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/nov/warning---001-nov-2017.pdf?rev=00d11e296dca4b31b2c067a5c0844c3a","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/nov/warning-update---001-nov-2017.pdf?rev=fc2d4ebd4e654f758f1ec74462436135"],"incident_utc":"2017-11-21T19:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-11-21T21:54:46Z","updated_utc":"2017-11-22T01:25:56Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Great Star","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":"8912508","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"14-08.7N 048-57.3E, near Al Mukalla port, Yemen","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":14.145,"lon":48.955,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":984,"dist_bam_mi":388,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (IMO: armed persons in a speed boat)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Great Star fired on by armed boats near Al Mukalla, Yemen","summary":"A merchant vessel reported being attacked by four armed skiffs near Al Mukalla, Yemen; the incident ended with vessel and crew safe. IMO's November 2017 report lists the Panama-flagged product tanker GREAT STAR as chased and fired on by armed persons in a speed boat about 33 nm south-west of Mukalla that evening (1830 UTC, 14°03.25'N 048°48.92'E). Hardening measures and the armed security team prevented a boarding. The ship had some damage from the gunfire, all crew were safe, and the Yemen Coast Guard boarded it to investigate.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nUPDATE WARNING 001/NOV/2017\nATTACK\nOn 21 NOV 2017 at 1940 UTC. MV reported being under Attack by 4 Armed Skiffs in POSN 14-08.7N 048-57.3E (Near Mukulla Port).\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nUPDATE WARNING 001/NOV/2017\nATTACK- 14-08.7N 048-57.3E\nIncident now complete. Vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["armed security","attack","damage","mukalla","small arms","tanker","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.256 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (November 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/256%20Nov%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-JUL-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/JUL/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 JUL 2017","WARNING 002 JUL 2017 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/july/warning---002-jul-2017.pdf?rev=c5a35a998f4c418b90cb93eed57512ac","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/july/update-warning---002-jul-2017.pdf?rev=525c1a51edc941c7ba94389adbc7e308"],"incident_utc":"2017-07-25T12:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-07-25T14:05:33Z","updated_utc":"2017-07-26T07:30:50Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":"northbound"},"location":{"text":"14 53N 042 27E, southern Red Sea (northbound from Bab el-Mandeb)","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Southern Red Sea","lat":14.8833,"lon":42.45,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1208,"dist_bam_mi":170,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Nine skiffs with ladders approach northbound merchant vessel in southern Red Sea","summary":"Nine white-hulled skiffs, each with about ten people aboard, approached a northbound merchant vessel in the southern Red Sea. They closed to two cables and ladders were seen. The presence of the armed security team deterred them, but five skiffs followed the vessel until about 1446 UTC. Vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 002/JUL/2017\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nOn 25 JULY 17 at 1230 UTC. A merchant vessel was approached by 9 white hulled skiffs, 10 POB in each skiff in posn 14 53N 042 27E (Bab-El- Mandeb Strait North Bound). The skiffs closed to 2 cables and ladders were sighted. AST presence deterred. Vessel is currently being followed by 5 skiffs.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nUPDATE WARNING 002/JUL/2017\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nOn 25 JULY 17 at 1446 UTC. The merchant vessel is no longer being followed by 5 skiffs.\nThe vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","armed security","ladders","red sea","skiffs"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2017-JUL-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JUL/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 JUL 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/july/warning---001-jul-2017.pdf?rev=f7032d536d4e4baaa8af02ced44e6326"],"incident_utc":"2017-07-11T11:20:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-07-11T14:22:00Z","updated_utc":"2017-07-11T14:22:00Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"2531N 05725E, Gulf of Oman, west of Jask","ref_place":"Jask","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.5167,"lon":57.4167,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":96,"dist_bam_mi":1276,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Armed skiff approaches merchant vessel to 1 cable in Gulf of Oman; warning shots fired","summary":"A yellow metal-hulled skiff with two armed people approached a merchant vessel amidships to within one cable in the northern Gulf of Oman, west of Jask. The embarked armed security team fired warning shots and the skiff withdrew. Vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 001/JUL/2017\nSUSPICIOUS APPROACH\nOn 11 JULY 17 at 1120 UTC. A merchant vessel was approached by 1 yellow metal hulled skiff. There where 2x POB with weapons. The skiff approached vessel midships to within 1 cable in position 2531N 05725E. AST fired warning shots and the skiff withdrew.\nVESSEL AND CREW ARE SAFE.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","armed security","gulf of oman","skiff","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2017-JUN-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/JUN/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 JUN 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/june/warning---001-jun-2017.pdf?rev=429ee9311f394bbba9516bb54f48370c"],"incident_utc":"2017-06-01T04:30:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-06-01T11:01:11Z","updated_utc":"2017-06-01T11:01:11Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Navig8 Providence","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":"9737759","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"2332N 06026E, Arabian Sea, about 103 nm east of Muscat","ref_place":"Muscat","distance_nm":103,"bearing":"E","area":"Arabian Sea","lat":23.5333,"lon":60.4333,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":328,"dist_bam_mi":1348,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (IMO: six armed persons in a skiff, mother vessel sighted)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Product tanker Navig8 Providence fired on by armed skiff east of Muscat","summary":"UKMTO reported a merchant vessel attacked in the Arabian Sea east of Muscat and confirmed it safe. IMO's June 2017 report matches the position to the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker NAVIG8 PROVIDENCE, about 103 nm east of Muscat. Six armed persons in a skiff approached and fired on it, and a mother vessel was seen nearby. The master sped up and manoeuvred, the armed guards fired warning shots, and the ship was safe. IMO gives the time as 1145 UTC; UKMTO gives 0430 UTC.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 001/JUN/2017\nA Merchant vessel was attacked in position 2332N 06026E on 01 JUNE 17 at 0430Z.\nVESSEL IS SAFE.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["arabian sea","attack","mother ship","oman","small arms","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.251 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (June 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/251%20June%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-MAY-004","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 004/MAY/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 004 MAY 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/may/warning---004-may-2017.pdf?rev=b10e44a8c9db4864a2a34438f684fb9d"],"incident_utc":"2017-05-31T07:15:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-05-31T08:06:11Z","updated_utc":"2017-05-31T08:06:11Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["RPG","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Muskie","type":"Tanker","flag":"Marshall Islands","imo":"9256638","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"123347N 0432924E, Bab el-Mandeb","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Bab el Mandeb","lat":12.5631,"lon":43.49,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1280,"dist_bam_mi":7,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (IMO lists as attempted piracy attack by skiffs)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Muskie hit by RPG from skiff in Bab el-Mandeb; guards return fire","summary":"UKMTO reported a merchant vessel attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb strait at 0715 UTC; the vessel was safe. IMO's May 2017 report identifies the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MUSKIE: two skiffs approached and one fired rocket-propelled grenades. The armed security team returned fire, an explosion was later seen on one skiff, and the second skiff moved away. The tanker was damaged but no crew were injured. Two warships were sent to assist.","ukmto_text":"WARNING WARNING WARNING\nWarning 004/May/2017\nMerchant Vessel attacked in Posn 123347N 0432924E at 310715UTC. Vessel is SAFE\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution","tags":["armed security","attack","bab el-mandeb","damage","rpg","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.250 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (May 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/250%20May%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-MAY-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/MAY/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 003 MAY 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/may/warning---003-may-2017.pdf?rev=a7f9eadd733d4a969e4d022d7e43a95e"],"incident_utc":"2017-05-08T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2017-05-08T08:27:39Z","updated_utc":"2017-05-08T08:27:39Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"SUSPICIOUS APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"253124N 0573248E, SW of Jask, Gulf of Oman","ref_place":"Jask","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.5233,"lon":57.5467,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":101,"dist_bam_mi":1283,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Four skiffs with long hook approach merchant vessel off Jask, Gulf of Oman","summary":"A merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by four skiffs south-west of Jask. A long hook was seen on the skiffs; no weapons were seen. The position is within a mile of the previous day's attempted attack on the bulk carrier Navios Hios (Warning 002/MAY/2017).","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 003/MAY/2017\nA Merchant vessel in position 253124N 0573248E reports a suspicious approach. 4 Skiffs approaching, long hook sighted, no weapons sighted.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","gulf of oman","hook","jask","skiffs"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2017-MAY-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/MAY/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 MAY 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/may/warning---002-may-2017.pdf?rev=a38361be2b9f4259a9ab0ce31a320ebe"],"incident_utc":"2017-05-07T14:40:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-05-07T16:07:27Z","updated_utc":"2017-05-07T16:07:27Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Navios Hios","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Greece","imo":"9254733","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"253200N 0573300E, about 12 nm SW of Jask, Iran","ref_place":"Jask","distance_nm":12,"bearing":"SW","area":"Gulf of Oman","lat":25.5333,"lon":57.55,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":101,"dist_bam_mi":1283,"nearest":"Hormuz","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Other","headline":"Bulk carrier Navios Hios approached by skiffs with ladders off Jask, Gulf of Oman","summary":"UKMTO reported a merchant vessel attacked off Jask, Iran, in the Gulf of Oman at 1440 UTC. IMO's May 2017 report matches the time and position to the Greek-flagged bulk carrier NAVIOS HIOS and records it as an attempted attack. Three skiffs approached with ladders and a suspected mother vessel followed about 2 nm behind. The ship raised the alarm, sped up and manoeuvred; the Iranian Navy then directed it to change course and the skiffs gave up. All crew were safe and no damage was reported.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 002/MAY/2017\nA Merchant vessel was attacked in position 253200N 0573300E at 1440Z on 7 May 2017.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["attempted attack","bulk carrier","gulf of oman","jask","ladders","skiffs"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.250 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (May 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/250%20May%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-MAY-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/MAY/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 MAY 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/may/warning---001-may-2017.pdf?rev=8501508a49cb4fb39d00ec6d2b87b052"],"incident_utc":"2017-05-01T13:00:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-05-01T18:38:16Z","updated_utc":"2017-05-01T18:38:16Z","type":"Approach","ukmto_type":"APPROACH","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":null,"type":"Merchant vessel","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1208N 04416E, western Gulf of Aden","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.1333,"lon":44.2667,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1271,"dist_bam_mi":67,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Five skiffs approach merchant vessel in western Gulf of Aden; guards fire warning shots","summary":"Five skiffs, each with five people aboard, approached a merchant vessel in the western Gulf of Aden. Four came in on the port side at 25 knots and one on the starboard side closed to 0.2 nm. The embarked armed security team fired warning shots at the starboard skiff, and all five skiffs turned away. Vessel and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 001/MAY/2017\nOn the 1st May 2017 13:00Z an MV was approached in psn 1208N 04416E by 5 Skiffs with 5 POB in each Skiff, x4 approached to port at 25kts and the other approached to starboard, the starboard skiff closed to 0.2NM. AST fired warning shots at starboard Skiff at which point all 5 skiffs turned away, vessel and crew are safe.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["approach","armed security","gulf of aden","skiffs","warning shots"],"sources":[]},{"id":"2017-APR-004","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 004/APR/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 004 APR 2017","WARNING 004 APR 2017 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---004-apr-2017.pdf?rev=4869d15fd7c24ddeb6b308b79d5d4f1b","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---004-apr-2017-update-1.pdf?rev=ccd50758f31a4594b3b79c07220ff27f"],"incident_utc":"2017-04-22T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2017-04-22T15:44:02Z","updated_utc":"2017-04-22T17:18:19Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Costina","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Sierra Leone","imo":"8405701","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"053900N 0485700E, off the Somali coast near Hobyo","ref_place":"Hobyo","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Somali Basin","lat":5.65,"lon":48.95,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1527,"dist_bam_mi":611,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":0,"injured":1,"missing":0,"crew_status":"injured","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by IMO (armed persons in skiff; Spanish Navy later reported apprehending pirates)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Costina chased and fired on by armed skiff off Somalia's central coast","summary":"UKMTO reported a vessel under attack off central Somalia; an update confirmed the vessel and crew safe. IMO's April 2017 report identifies the Sierra Leone-flagged product tanker COSTINA, chased and fired on by six armed persons in a skiff at 1442 UTC about 5.7 nm off the Somali coast (05°42'N 048°53'E). The chase lasted nearly two hours before evasive manoeuvres shook off the skiff. IMO reports one crew member injured, which UKMTO's 'all crew safe' update does not mention. The Spanish Navy later reported apprehending pirates.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nVessel under attack in position 053900N 0485700E\nFurther details will follow, UKMTO are Investigating.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING 004/APR/2017 UPDATE 1\nPreviously reported vessel under attack in position 053900N 0485700E is now confirmed SAFE, all crew also confirmed SAFE.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["attack","hobyo","injury","piracy","small arms","somalia","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.249 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (April 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/249%20Apr%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-APR-003","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 003/APR/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 003 APR 2017","WARNING 003 APR 2017 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---003-apr-2017.pdf?rev=d3fa1909982e44c080f355ac46124179","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---003-update-1-apr-2017.pdf?rev=c5127f0394484c2abfca197d91cca27c"],"incident_utc":"2017-04-15T13:16:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-04-15T14:25:07Z","updated_utc":"2017-04-15T14:50:25Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Alheera","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":"9221803","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"12-43.5N 048-02E, Gulf of Aden","ref_place":null,"distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":12.725,"lon":48.0333,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1100,"dist_bam_mi":312,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":true,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by IMO (armed pirates in a skiff); not claimed"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Alheera fired on by armed skiff in Gulf of Aden; guards return fire","summary":"A small boat with five people aboard fired on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel was safe 34 minutes later; UKMTO said the skiff, by then carrying seven armed people, turned away but stayed in the area. IMO's April 2017 report lists the Panama-flagged product tanker ALHEERA as fired on by five or six armed pirates at 1306 UTC that day at 12°53.77'N 048°02.52'E, about 10 nm north of UKMTO's position. The armed security team returned fire and the attack was aborted. Tanker and crew were safe.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING - 003 APR 2017\nAt 151316 UTC in psn 12-43.5N 048-02E. UKMTO received a confirmed report that a vessel was under ATTACK by a small boat with 5 POB, shots fired towards MV.\nFurther details will follow, UKMTO are Investigating.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING - 003 APR 2017 UPDATE 1\nMV now safe in psn 12-51.50N 047-51.5E and no longer under attack. Skiff turned away and is still in the area last seen 12-41.2N 048-07.0E with 7 armed POB.\nFurther details will follow, UKMTO are Investigating.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["armed security","attack","gulf of aden","piracy","small arms","tanker"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.249 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (April 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/249%20Apr%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-APR-002","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 002/APR/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 002 APR 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---002-apr-2017.pdf?rev=2ae0950b861b4d029f3cd113c6a47857"],"incident_utc":"2017-04-14T06:52:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-04-14T08:57:16Z","updated_utc":"2017-04-14T08:57:16Z","type":"Attack","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Small arms","Skiff approach"],"vessel":{"name":"Safe Sino","type":"Product tanker","flag":"Panama","imo":"9149251","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"15-55.5N 052-20.7E, about 10 nm NE of Nishtun, Yemen","ref_place":"Nishtun","distance_nm":10,"bearing":"NE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":15.925,"lon":52.345,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":780,"dist_bam_mi":641,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"minor","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":false,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Unknown","basis":"none (IMO records six armed persons in a small boat)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Tanker Safe Sino fired on at anchor off Nishtun, Yemen; boarding attempts fail","summary":"UKMTO received a confirmed report at 0652 UTC that a vessel was under attack and being fired on off Nishtun, eastern Yemen. IMO's April 2017 report matches the position and time to the Panama-flagged product tanker SAFE SINO, at anchor about 10 nm north-east of Nishtun. Six armed persons in a small boat fired on the tanker and tried several times to board, then left. The tanker had gunshot damage, all crew were safe, and it continued its passage.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING - 002 APR 2017 -\nAt 0652 UKMTO received a confirmed report that a vessel was under ATTACK and shots have been fired towards MV in position 15-55.5N 052-20.7E.\nFurther details will follow, UKMTO are Investigating.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["at anchor","attack","nishtun","piracy","small arms","tanker","yemen"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.249 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (April 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/249%20Apr%202017.pdf"}]},{"id":"2017-APR-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/APR/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 APR 2017","WARNING 001 APR 2017 - UPDATE 001"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/warnings/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---001-apr-2017.pdf?rev=f515be05ba78429895b17864fcdceb66","https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/weekly-incident-report-pdf-files/indian-ocean/2017/april/warning---001-apr-2017---001.pdf?rev=a52d6418ed5047cd9b0b0495cd42d8f6"],"incident_utc":"2017-04-08T13:10:00Z","time_known":true,"issued_utc":"2017-04-08T15:35:22Z","updated_utc":"2017-04-08T20:42:42Z","type":"Boarding","ukmto_type":"ATTACK","reclassified":"Initial report 'possibly boarded' confirmed as attacked and boarded","weapons":["Skiff approach","Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"OS 35","type":"Bulk carrier","flag":"Tuvalu","imo":"9172399","owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"1402.9N 05140.0E, close to Point 'B' in the IRTC (Gulf of Aden), about 147 nm SE of Al Mukalla","ref_place":"Al Mukalla","distance_nm":147,"bearing":"SE","area":"Gulf of Aden","lat":14.0483,"lon":51.6667,"geo_method":"explicit"},"dist_hormuz_mi":918,"dist_bam_mi":565,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":"Master","outcome":{"damage":"none","fire":false,"killed":0,"injured":0,"missing":0,"crew_status":"safe","hijacked":false,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":true},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by IMO and Indian/Chinese naval forces (armed pirates in a skiff)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Bulk carrier OS 35 boarded by pirates near IRTC Point B; crew safe in citadel","summary":"Armed pirates in a skiff attacked and boarded the Tuvalu-flagged bulk carrier OS 35 in the Gulf of Aden, close to Point B of the transit corridor and about 147 nm south-east of Al Mukalla. The crew stopped the engine and locked themselves in the citadel. Indian Navy ships provided communications and helicopter cover, and a Chinese navy boarding team secured the vessel on 9 April. IMO says no pirates were found aboard, though some later accounts say suspects were detained. All 19 Filipino crew were safe and the ship sailed on to a safe port.","ukmto_text":"WARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nAt 1310 UKMTO received a report from a vessel under ATTACK and possibly BOARDED in position 1402.9N 05140.0E Co.255 Sp.11 close to Point ‘B’ in the IRTC.\nFurther details will follow, UKMTO are Investigating.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.\n— Update 001 —\nWARNING-WARNING-WARNING\nWARNING - 001 APR 2017 – Update 001\nAt 1310 UTC, UKMTO received a phone call from the Master of vessel which had been ATTACKED and BOARDED. Vessel currently in position 1402.08N 05137.06E Drifting, close to Point ‘B’ in the IRTC. Situation is ongoing. Further details will follow when known.\nAll vessels to keep clear.\nVessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["boarding","bulk carrier","citadel","gulf of aden","irtc","naval rescue","piracy"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.249 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (April 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/249%20Apr%202017.pdf"},{"title":"gCaptain – Navies Thwart Suspected Somali Pirate Attack on Bulk Carrier","url":"https://gcaptain.com/navies-thwart-somali-pirate-attack/"},{"title":"Wikipedia – OS35 (bulk carrier)","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_35"}]},{"id":"2017-MAR-001","ukmto_ref":"UKMTO Warning 001/MAR/2017","warning_refs":["WARNING 001 MAR 2017"],"pdf_urls":["https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/weekly-incident-report-pdf-files/indian-ocean/2017/march/warning---001-mar-2017.pdf?rev=fa79049e107f423bae0c21d895afb927"],"incident_utc":"2017-03-23T00:00:00Z","time_known":false,"issued_utc":"2017-03-24T17:30:20Z","updated_utc":"2017-03-24T17:30:20Z","type":"Hijack","ukmto_type":"HIJACK","reclassified":null,"weapons":["Boarding party"],"vessel":{"name":"Casayr II","type":"Dhow (fishing)","flag":null,"imo":null,"owner_manager":null,"direction":null},"location":{"text":"Vicinity of Eyl, Somalia","ref_place":"Eyl","distance_nm":null,"bearing":null,"area":"Somali Basin","lat":7.98,"lon":49.9,"geo_method":"approximate"},"dist_hormuz_mi":1353,"dist_bam_mi":545,"nearest":"Bab el-Mandeb","within_500mi":false,"source_of_report":null,"outcome":{"damage":"unknown","fire":null,"killed":null,"injured":null,"missing":null,"crew_status":"held","hijacked":true,"boarded":true,"sunk":false,"environmental":null,"continued_voyage":null},"attribution":{"actor":"Somali pirates","basis":"attributed by UKMTO, IMO and Puntland maritime police (pirates)"},"campaign":"Somali piracy","headline":"Fishing dhow Casayr II and two skiffs hijacked by pirates near Eyl, Somalia","summary":"On the morning of 23 March 2017 pirates hijacked a dhow and two accompanying skiffs near Eyl on Somalia's east coast. IMO records the dhow as CASAYR II (No.30) with 20 crew; 13 were released in a skiff while the pirates took the dhow to sea with seven crew still aboard. Puntland officials said the pirates wanted the dhow as a mother ship to target larger vessels. It was released on 26 March after the pirates took a skiff, food and diesel. It came ten days after the Aris 13 hijacking, during a brief resurgence of Somali piracy in 2017.","ukmto_text":"On the morning of 23 March 2017, a Dhow and 2 accompanying Skiffs were hijacked in vicinity of EYL, Somalia. Vessel is heading out to sea (unknown course, speed and destination) and possibly has 7 crew remaining on board with an unknown number of pirates. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.","tags":["dhow","eyl","fishing vessel","hijack","mother ship","piracy","somalia"],"sources":[{"title":"IMO MSC.4/Circ.248 – Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships (March 2017)","url":"https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Security/Documents/248%20Mar%202017.pdf"},{"title":"Maritime Executive – Somali Pirates Steal a Potential Mother Ship","url":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/somali-pirates-steal-a-potential-mother-ship"},{"title":"Splash247 – Somali pirates release suspected mothership","url":"https://splash247.com/somali-pirates-release-suspected-mothership/"},{"title":"Bruxelles2 – New pirate attack off Somalia (dhow Asayr 2)","url":"https://www.bruxelles2.eu/en/2017/03/new-hacker-attack/"}]}]}