UKMTO reported that a tanker was hit by a projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. A fire developed on the main deck, while everyone aboard was confirmed safe.
Authorities continue to investigate the October 18 explosion on the LPG tanker Falcon off Yemen, with officials and the Houthis dismissing speculation of an attack.
The Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon, reportedly carrying Iranian-origin LPG, caught fire after being hit near Yemen, intensifying concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Aden.
The Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, leaving the vessel adrift and highlighting escalating threats to Red Sea shipping.
A Dutch-flagged general cargo ship, Minervagracht, was struck by an explosive device in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire onboard and forcing the crew to evacuate. Two seafarers were injured, raising renewed concerns over maritime safety in the region.
