British maritime safety agency Ambrey stated on Sunday {that a} Belize-flagged, UK-registered and Lebanese-operated open hatch common cargo ship reported being below assault in Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The ship was heading north throughout its journey from Khor Fakkan within the United Arab Emirates to Varna, Bulgaria, when the assault occurred, Ambrey stated in an advisory be aware.
“The partially laden vessel briefly slowed from ten to 6 knots and deviated course, and contacted the Djiboutian Navy, earlier than returning to her earlier course and pace,” the be aware learn.
The UK Maritime Commerce Operations (UKMTO) company stated it has acquired a report of an incident 35 nautical miles south of Yemen’s Al Mukha.
Houthi assaults on worldwide transport
Yemen’s Houthi group has launched repeated drone and missile assaults towards worldwide business transport within the Crimson Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait since mid-November, saying it’s performing in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel wages conflict on Hamas.
