Two ships attacked off Yemen’s shore, says UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported about attacks on two vessels off the Yemeni shore, Report informs referring to TASS.

"UKTMO has received a report of an incident 170NM (nautical miles) southeast of Aden, Yemen," the statement said. "The master of a merchant vessel reports the armed security team observed a small explosion in close proximity to the vessel. The Master confirms there is no damage and all crew are reported safe," UKMTO said adding that the vessel was proceeding to its next port of call.

Later, the UKMTO wrote on its X profile about another incident 125 nautical miles east of Aden. The incident was defined as an attack.

"The Company Security Officer reports that the vessel was hit by a missile. No fires, water ingress or oil leaks have been observed. Vessel is proceeding to next port of call," the agency said.

According to UKMTO, there was no damage and the entire crew is safe.