UK Maritime Trade Office alerts of suspicious vessel approach off Yemen
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:06 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The UKMTO warned ships operating near Yemen’s coastline of a ‘suspicious approach’ by an unidentified vessel, urging mariners to exercise caution. Middle East Eye relayed the advisory amid heightened maritime security concerns in the Red Sea region.
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