EVENT RECORD / 874007
Yemen - Tanker comes under fire off Yemen’s Al Mukalla coast
Yemen · Yemen and Saudi Arabia
Situation overview
A tanker has come under fire off the coast of Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) 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, Al Jazeera reported.
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.
News.Az
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Event date
18 Oct 2026 · 09:06 UTC
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Last recorded update
22 Oct 2026 · 05:31 UTC
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