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SvennoJ on 10 October 2024
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Ship damaged in attack off Yemen’s Hodeidah

The United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the attack took place 70 nautical miles (about 130km) southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah.

“The master of the vessel reports being hit by unknown projectile and the vessel has sustained damage,” it said on X. “No fires or casualties reported. The crew are reported safe and the vessel [is] proceeding to its next port of call,” UKMTO added.

Two more projectiles explode near vessel in Red Sea

Earlier, we reported the United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said a ship was struck with an “unknown projectile” 70 nautical miles (about 130km) southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah.

UKMTO now reports that two more projectiles have exploded in close proximity to the same vessel. The crew is reported to be safe. We will bring you more information on this incident when we have it.




Tanker struck off Yemen as Houthis continue Red Sea strikes

A Liberia-flagged ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Red Sea causing minor damage, but no casualties.

The incident occurred about 135km (73 nautical miles) southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, security firm Ambrey said. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said separately it received a report of an incident in the same area and authorities are investigating.

The chemical products tanker – en route from Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to Muscat in Oman – was struck on its starboard side. The projectile hit the bridge causing minor damage, Ambrey said.

About four hours later, two additional projectiles reportedly detonated close to the ship’s port side. “Ambrey assessed the vessel to have a strong affiliation with the Houthi targeting profile,” Ambrey said.

Houthi fighters in Yemen have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea since November, saying they’re acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s yearlong war on Gaza.