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Maritime security incidents reported near Yemen and UAE
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two separate maritime security incidents involving commercial vessels.
In Yemen, an LNG tanker located approximately 140 nautical miles southeast of Mukalla was targeted by a small boat carrying seven individuals. The occupants fired two shots at the vessel. The tanker’s armed security team responded with two warning shots, which prompted the boat to change course and flee. No injuries or damage to the tanker were reported.
In the United Arab Emirates, a tugboat traveling south was struck by two projectiles of unknown origin northeast of Khor Fakkan. The attack caused damage to the vessel and resulted in one person sustaining minor injuries. The source of the projectiles remains unidentified.
Entities
EU NAVFOR ASPIDES · Khor Fakkan · Mukalla · UK Maritime Trade Operations · Vassilios Garbis
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU NAVFOR ASPIDES mission received 239 requests for support from commercial vessels in September 2026. www.yemen-window.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The armed security team on the LNG tanker responded with two warning shots, causing the boat to change course. www.yemen-window.com · www.alaraby.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A tugboat was hit by two projectiles of unknown origin northeast of Khor Fakkan, UAE. sarabic.ae
- [○ 1 SOURCE] One person sustained minor injuries during the attack on the tugboat near Khor Fakkan. sarabic.ae
- [● 2 SOURCES] A small boat with seven people approached an LNG tanker 140 nautical miles southeast of Mukalla, Yemen, and fired two shots. www.yemen-window.com · www.alaraby.co.uk