Alert

Attack

Aug. 11, 2026, 2:33 p.m.

ALERT 90/26 MSCIO has received information regarding an attack on a Tanzania-flagged cargo vessel off Al Mokha, Yemen, in the Southern Red Sea, on 11 August 2026. The vessel was reportedly targeted by drones, resulting in casualties among the crew. Seven crew members were reported injured with varying degrees of injury, while four crew members remain missing. Vessels operating in the area are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to BMP-MS, and report immediately any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO.