Cargo ship attacked off Yemen coast in Red Sea, security guards return fire
A cargo ship in the Red Sea reported being under attack by unknown armed assailants off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen. A skiff approached the bulk carrier and opened fire, prompting the ship's security guards to return fire. The skiff then retreated to a larger vessel with its automatic identification system switched off. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident, stating that the cargo ship and its crew were reported safe. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Key Points
- A cargo ship was attacked by unknown armed assailants off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen, in the Red Sea.
- A skiff opened fire on the bulk carrier, to which the ship's security guards responded with fire.
- The skiff retreated to a larger vessel that had its automatic identification system switched off.
- The UKMTO reported the ship and crew are safe, with no group immediately claiming responsibility.
Exam Facts
- Incident occurred off Hodeida, Yemen.
- Reported by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- The city of Hodeida is under control of Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
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