DUBAI: A ship reported an explosion near it that caused minor damage after an encounter with an uncrewed vessel 57 nautical miles away of Yemen’s port of Aden, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Thursday said.
The ship and its crew were safe and it was heading to its next port of call. UKMTO said the captain of a cargo ship on Wednesday reported a total of five explosions near the coast of Aden. The vessel was later identified the vessel as the SW North Wind I.
The Houthis of Yemen have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas.
The disruption to global shipping routes has been significant, with many vessel owners opting to reroute their ships away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal, opting instead for the longer route around the southern tip of Africa to avoid the area of conflict.
