Tanker Reports Attempted Interception by Skiff East of Aden, Yemen — UKMTO

A tanker reported being pursued and targeted in an attempted interception by a skiff while sailing east of Aden, Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The incident was reported approximately 75 nautical miles east of Aden as the tanker was travelling westbound.

According to the report, a skiff pursued the vessel and attempted to intercept it.

There was no immediate information indicating that the skiff successfully reached or boarded the tanker, and no casualties or damage were initially reported.

The incident comes amid heightened maritime security concerns in waters around Yemen and the Gulf of Aden, a major international shipping route.

Further details are expected as authorities investigate the incident.