A tanker off the coast of Yemen was fired upon by gunmen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The incident occurred when a small skiff with seven people approached the vessel, which was 140 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni port city of al-Mukalla. The agency advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, while authorities investigate.
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A tanker off the coast of Yemen was fired upon by gunmen, according to the United Kingdom…: A tanker off the coast of Yemen was fired upon by gunmen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency.
The incident occurred when a small skiff with seven people approached the vessel, which w…: The incident occurred when a small skiff with seven people approached the vessel, which was 140 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni port city of al-Mukalla.
The agency advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to…: The agency advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, while authorities investigate.
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Gunmen fire on tanker off Yemen's coast southeast of al-Mukalla
17 October 2026 15:37 BST
A tanker has been fired at off the coast of Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency.
The captain of the LNG tanker said that a small skiff with seven people onboard approached the vessel when it was 140 nautical miles (259km) southeast of the Yemeni port city of al-Mukalla.
The tanker responded by firing two warning shots at the skiff, and it then altered its course.
“Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate,” the agency said.
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