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Vessel off Yemen reports exchange of fire with small crafts, British Maritime agency says

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Posted on December 8, 2025

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DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A vessel located 15 nautical miles west of Yemen reported an exchange of fire after sighting about 15 small craft at a range of 1–2 cables, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade

Vessel Reports Fire Exchange with Small Crafts off Yemen

DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A vessel located 15 nautical miles west of Yemen reported an exchange of fire after sighting about 15 small craft at a range of 1–2 cables, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Friday.

The vessel said the craft later left the area and that it remains on high alert.

The ship's master reported the crew was safe and that it is continuing to its next port of call.

(Reporting by Jana Choukeir and Tala Ramadan; Editing by Christopher Cushing, Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • A vessel off Yemen reported an exchange of fire.
  • The incident involved approximately 15 small crafts.
  • The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported the event.
  • The vessel remains on high alert but continues its journey.
  • The crew is confirmed safe after the incident.

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