Alert

Suspicious Activity

June 12, 2026, 7:48 a.m.

ALERT 61/26 MSCIO has been informed of an incident at approximately 04:30 UTC on 10 June 2026, approximately 88NM southwest of Balhaf, Yemen. A cargo vessel reportedly was approached by a small craft carrying six armed persons onboard. An exchange of fire occurred between the small craft and the vessel's Armed Security Team, resulting in the small craft turning away. Operation ATALANTA is investigating the incident. Vessels operating in the area are strongly advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to BMP-MS, and report immediately any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO. UPDATE01: Initially reported as an Attack. Subsequent assessment could not determine the initiator of the exchange of fire. Incident reclassified as Suspicious Activity.