UKMTO flags boarding incident off Somalia

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations says it has received a report of a boarding incident 600 nautical miles east of Mogadishu and advises vessels to transit with caution.
Tuesday 12/03/2024
Red Sea

JOHANNESBURG - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that it had received a report of a boarding incident 600 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia.

"Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," UKMTO said in a statement without providing further details.

British maritime security firm Ambrey said separately that a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier was reportedly boarded east of Somalia.

"Merchant vessels are advised to stay well clear of this position as this is assessed to be an ongoing incident with perpetrators attempting to take control of the bulker," Ambrey said in a statement.