04.07.2018 - IMB Report - ATTACK - Red Sea / Gulf of Aden

Ref: IMB/PRC/Alert - 108/2018

041300 UTC Jul 2018

To: All ships transiting Red Sea / Gulf of Aden / Off Yemen / Off Somalia

UKMTO Advisory - Attack

On 04.07.2018 at approximately  0502 UTC in position 13:33.2N – 042:40.1E, around 5nm South of Hanish Islands, Red Sea.

A MV reported being approached at speed by 3, white and blue hulled skiffs. Each skiff had 7/8 pob. The skiffs fired at the MV, embarked AST returned fire. The crew and vessel are safe.

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant. Adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.

All attacks and suspicious sightings should be reported.

IMB Piracy Reporting Centre

24 hours Anti-Piracy Helpline +603 2031 0014 Fax: +603 2078 5769

Email: imbkl@icc-ccs.org //piracy@icc-ccs.org

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