Tanker Shelled by Grenade Launcher Off Yemen Coast, UKMTO Reports
Quick Look
- A tanker was attacked with a grenade launcher by armed individuals in a skiff off the coast of Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO).
- The incident occurred 111 nautical miles southeast of Aden.
- Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to proceed with caution.
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Why It Matters
A tanker was shelled from a grenade launcher off the Yemeni coast. This follows a similar incident reported earlier the same day where a skiff approached a container ship and its crew opened fire.
LONDON, June 15. /TASS/. A tanker was shelled from a grenade launcher off the Yemeni coast, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO) said.
"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 111NM (nautical miles – TASS) southeast of Aden, Yemen. A 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 (rocket-propelled grenade – TASS). Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," it said, giving no further details.
Earlier in the day, UKMTO reported as similar incident some 14 nautical miles south of the Yemeni coast where a small skiff approached a container ship and its crew opened fire at it and attempted to board.
Open Questions
- Who are the perpetrators?
- What is the motive behind the attack?
- What is the condition of the tanker and its crew?
