Suspicious Maritime Activity Unfolds Near Yemen's Port of Aden

A maritime incident involving warning shots near Yemen's port of Aden was reported as 'suspicious activity.' The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed no weapons were aimed at vessels. With past pirate activity and recent conflicts affecting the region, shipping companies remain cautious about navigating these waters.

The UK Maritime Agency has updated the status of an incident involving a vessel and several small boats to 'suspicious activity' after determining that only warning shots were fired. This event unfolded roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's port of Aden.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations initially reported receiving information about an exchange of small-arms fire when a vessel was approached and hailed by a white skiff carrying five people. However, further investigation revealed that no firearms were directly aimed at either vessel involved.

Authorities are currently investigating the presence of two additional skiffs reported in the area. With Yemen's Houthi militants previously responsible for attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, subsequent to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, companies remain cautious about resuming trade routes through these perilous waters, given the historical threat from Somali pirate gangs.

(With inputs from agencies.)