Houthis’ attacks of vessels continue despite US-led efforts to stems them
Explosion reported near US-owned cargo ship off Yemen
UKMTO says vessels in the vicinity of a Barbados-flagged, US-owned cargo ship off the port of Aden reported a loud bang and a large plume of smoke.
Wednesday 06/03/2024
Houthis’ attacks of vessels continue despite US-led efforts to stems them
DUBAI - An explosion in the vicinity of a Barbados-flagged, US-owned cargo ship off the port of Aden in southern Yemen was reported by a nearby vessel, British security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday.
The ship, located approximately 57 nautical miles southwest of Aden, was hailed by an entity declaring itself to be the "Yemeni Navy" and ordered to alter course, Ambrey said.
Vessels in the vicinity reported a loud bang and a large plume of smoke, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.
Houthi militants in Yemen have launched drone and missile attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden since November, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians to oppose Israel's military offensive in Gaza.