UKMTO reports tanker incident off Yemen
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- The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) reported an incident with a tanker 111 kilometers off the coast of Yemen.
- The crew is safe and no impact on the environment has been recorded.
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Why It Matters
UKMTO monitors shipping safety in high-risk areas, including waters off Yemen.
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The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a tanker approximately 111 kilometers off the coast of Yemen.
"UKMTO received a report of an incident 60 nautical miles (about 111.1 kilometers - ed.) south of (the city - ed.) Mokha in Yemen. A security officer... advised that the tanker observed several explosions in the immediate vicinity of the vessel. The crew are reported to be safe," the statement said.
The department reports that no environmental impact has been recorded.
Open Questions
- Who or what caused the explosions?
- What type of tanker was involved in the incident?
- Is there a threat of similar incidents repeating in the region?
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OrganizationsUK Maritime Trade Authority
This article was originally published by РИА Новости.
