The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated on Sunday that it had received a report of an incident 51NM southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen.
The vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades, UKMTO said in a post on X.
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 026-25 – ATTACKhttps://t.co/CcRBRqH8Bb#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/rngVoNJyPI
— UKMTO Ops Centre (@UK_MTO) July 6, 2025
It added, “Armed Security Team have returned fire and situation is ongoing. Authorities are investigating.”
KUKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
