Alert

Attack

June 17, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

ALERT 65/26 MSCIO has received information regarding an incident at approximately 16:10 UTC on 17 June 2026, approximately 105NM northeast of Aden, Yemen. According to the information received, a vessel was approached by two skiffs carrying an unknown number of armed persons onboard. The skiffs reportedly approached to within close proximity of the vessel and opened fire. The vessel’s security team returned fire, after which the skiffs disengaged and moved away from the vessel. The crew was reported safe. 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.