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UKMTO reports another ship attack off Yemen's coast

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 21 Aug 2024 23:58
2 Min Read

Unidentified attackers in two boats reportedly fired four shells at the tanker, causing it to lose control.

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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO) reported a new attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Yemen on Wednesday. The incident occurred 57 nautical miles (106 kilometers) south of Aden, making it the second such attack in the region on the same day.

UKMTO DAILY SUMMARY

1600UTC 20Aug 24 to 1600UTC 21 Aug 24https://t.co/DQ9L4E6Ddt#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/T1Jo2RqKFj

— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) August 21, 2024

The captain of the vessel, whose name has not been released, reported two explosions near the ship. Despite the attack, the crew remained unharmed, and the vessel continued its journey toward its intended port, according to the report.

Earlier on Wednesday, another vessel, the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, was attacked 77 nautical miles (142 kilometers) west of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. Unidentified attackers in two boats reportedly fired four shells at the tanker, causing it to lose control. The Greek company Delta Tankers, which owns the Sounion, confirmed that the vessel was adrift following the incident.

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