UKMTO warns against piracy activities in Gulf of Aden

British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that suspicious small boats were detected near commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen and that this activity may be linked to piracy activities.

In the statement of UKMTO, it was stated that reports regarding suspicious activities in the Gulf of Aden were evaluated in line with information received from military authorities.

In the statement, it was stated that several suspicious small boats were seen sailing near commercial ships in the region, and it was noted that in one of the reports, a green and blue boat with 9 people, two ladders and a hook was detected.

It was stated in the statement that the activities in question may be linked to a possible piracy group, and that the authorities were investigating the incidents.

UKMTO advised ships passing through the region to navigate carefully, follow maritime safety guidelines and report suspicious activities to the authority.