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UKMTO Reports Attempted Hijacking in Arabian Sea

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UKMTO received a report of an attempted hijacking 195nm east of Aden, Yemen, it said via X.

  • The master of an MV reported being approached by one small craft with 5-6 persons onboard carrying weapons and ladders.
  • The MV conducted self-protection measures, the persons onboard the small craft then fired at the MV.
  • The armed security team then returned fire and the small craft aborted its approach.
  • The vessel and crew are reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of Call.
  • The incident occurred at 04:57 UTC on May 10.

Source: UKMTO

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