Incident Details
Both Ambrey and UKMTO reported that the incident took place around 54 nautical miles northwest of Yemen’s Mokha.
Targeted Vessel
A Malta-flagged container ship en route from Djibouti to Jeddah was reportedly targeted with three missiles near Yemen’s port city of Mokha.
UKMTO Alert
At around 0702 UTC, UKMTO reported an incident near the Yemeni port city and advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Current Status
The vessel and crew are safe, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Possible Involvement of Houthi Militants
The Yemen-based Iran-backed Houthi rebels have a history of attacking international commercial shipping in the Red Sea region with drones and missiles.
Recent Attacks
Days prior to this incident, damage was reported to an India-bound vessel after Ambrey sighted three missiles approximately 15 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Mokha.
Previous Attack Details
The vessel from Russia to India experienced two attacks, resulting in damage. The vessel’s owner was Seychelles-registered and engaged in Russia-linked trade.
