05
Dec 2025
7:11 UTC
MENA Alert: UKMTO reports ‘security incident’ off coast of Yemen during morning hours on December 5; avoid all travel to area
Current Situation:
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that it received reports of a “security incident” 15 nautical miles southwest of Yemen during morning hours (local time) on December 5.
- A vessel reported sighting a small craft at a distance of one to two cables (0.1 to 0.2 nautical miles) and claimed it came under fire.
Source: UKMTO
Recommendations
- Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea on December 5 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported incident and avoid all travel to the area.
- Remain apprised of UKMTO and US DOT Maritime Administration-issued notices, as well as being aware of NATO Shipping Center alerts.
AFFECTED AREA
Red Sea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that it received reports of a “security incident” 15 nautical miles southwest of Yemen during morning hours (local time) on December 5.
- A vessel reported sighting a small craft at a distance of one to two cables (0.1 to 0.2 nautical miles) and claimed it came under fire.
Source: UKMTO
Recommendations
- Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea on December 5 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported incident and avoid all travel to the area.
- Remain apprised of UKMTO and US DOT Maritime Administration-issued notices, as well as being aware of NATO Shipping Center alerts.
AFFECTED AREA
Red Sea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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