UKMTO reports armed approach on vessel off Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Sunday it received a report of an attack on a vessel off the coast of Yemen. The incident occurred approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of the city of Shehr, according to the agency. In a statement, UKMTO said a boat carrying armed individuals approached the vessel, and its crew attempted to board the ship. No further details on the vessel, its flag state, or any injuries were provided in the initial advisory. The agency confirmed that the vessel continued its voyage toward its next port of call following the incident. UKMTO said it was monitoring the situation and advised merchant shipping in the area to remain vigilant. Maritime incidents off Yemen have risen in recent months, raising concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region. UKMTO routinely issues advisories to vessels transiting nearby waters and acts as a point of contact for crews reporting security incidents at sea.