A series of maritime incidents have raised security concerns in key shipping areas near India and the Bab-el-Mandab Strait. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British maritime security firm Ambrey reported a drone attack on the Liberian-flagged tanker MV CHEM PLUTO, which is affiliated with Israel, approximately 200 nautical miles southwest of Veraval, India. The vessel, which was carrying oil from Saudi Arabia to India and had 20 Indian sailors and 1 Vietnamese crew member on board, was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle, causing an explosion and fire. The fire was successfully extinguished with no casualties reported. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack. In response to the increased threat, several merchant ships have rerouted away from the Bab-el-Mandab Strait, which is a critical passage for ships traveling between Asia and Europe via the Suez Canal. This diversion is costing Egypt millions in lost revenue. Additionally, an incident involving a commercial shipping vessel occurred 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, near the coast of Yemen. The Indian Navy is responding to the incident, and the situation is being closely monitored by maritime agencies.
The Commercial Shipping Vessel which was Struck by a “One-Way” Attack Drone earlier today while in the Arabian Sea roughly 200nm from India, has now been Identified as the Liberian-Flagged Oil and Chemical Tanker M/V Chem Pluto who was carrying Oil from a Port in Saudi Arabia to… https://t.co/FWD0HX18Q9
Israeli-Linked Tanker Struck By Drone Off India, Signaling Attacks Set To Widen https://t.co/X9FPv5Dftw
🚨 The Indian Coast Guard released footage of the MV Chem Pluto following an Iranian drone attack. There were reportedly 20 Indian and 1 Vietnamese crew members on board. https://t.co/J8AG3NKfYQ
British Maritime Organization: We are investigating the security incident that happened near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
British Maritime Trade Operations Authority: We received a report about an incident in Bab al-Mandab, 45 nautical miles southwest of Salif.
BREAKING: ⚡The Houthis attacked another ship in the Red Sea UK reports another ship attack, this time 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, Yemen, close to Bab al-Mandab Strait. https://t.co/ZzkSv8KSN7
🚨 HOUTHI ATTACK: BAB AL-MANDAB STRAIT, RED SEA UK reports another ship attack, this time 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, Yemen, close to Bab al-Mandab Strait. Dozens of major shipping companies have rerouted their ships away from the Red Sea, costing Egypt millions.… https://t.co/wldnJSIOVx https://t.co/TIjejjsSjo
"Incident" in the vicinity of the Bab el Mandeb, again. Off the coast of Yemen. https://t.co/0VLtbWRsX7
UK Reports New Ship Attack in Red Sea - Ship & Bunker https://t.co/tKFxdBTKmd #oott #redsea
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency says that it has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, #Yemen. https://t.co/gGqJ0CUd6U https://t.co/0yWarl48E4
Today was an important day. A suicide drone launched from Iran struck the Israeli-linked tanker MV Chem Pluto 350 km off the Indian coast. The vessel is carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to India. 20 Indian sailors are on board. Iran is attacking Saudi and Indian interests https://t.co/DmfQzlxuS9
Israel-affiliated merchant vessel hit by aerial vehicle off India https://t.co/a4XoUBieVt
Earlier today, Liberian-flagged tanker MV CHEM PLUTO was attacked by an unknown drone. The vessel was less than 200 nm from the Indian coast at the time. https://t.co/O3Syd3CnKC
The Houthi's claimed responsibility for the bombing of a vessel off #India's coastline. The UKMTO says a UAS attack 200nm south west of #India's Veraval resulted in damage and a fire, which was extinguished.
Drone strikes Israel-linked ship carrying 20 Indians near Gujarat coast; Navy, Coast Guard rush for assistance https://t.co/4NTuvt2Q8F
Israel-affiliated merchant vessel hit by drone off India — UK firm https://t.co/2gNisiKBRm
REPORT: IRAN ATTACKED ISRAELI TANKER IN ARABIAN SEA WITH DRONE
Drone strikes an oil tanker (last port of call S Arabia) 200 Nm SW of Veraval - India's West Coast, causing an explosion & fire. No casualties reported. This is very very serious. An attack by a UAS mid ocean is a cause for worry for all concerned. @nitingokhale @BharatShaktiBSI https://t.co/yAWOoEPxgt
Liberian-flagged ship linked to Israel targeted by drone off Indian coast https://t.co/JhOC6hPRGl https://t.co/8GDKAVjc5e
An Israel-affiliated merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle, causing a fire, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Saturday. The fire on the Liberian-flagged chemical products tanker was extinguished without crew casualties in the… https://t.co/PM1e13G0u8
BREAKING: A suicide drone has struck a vessel 320 km south-west of the Indian city of Veraval. The attacks against international maritime trade aren’t just happening near the Red Sea. This is a significant escalation. The international coalition will hand its hands full! https://t.co/eDWcHmO1YD
The UK Maritime Trade Operations received a report of a ship being attacked by a drone south west of Veraval, India https://t.co/QGhhquhPKL
#BREAKING Drone strike hits ship off India's coast: maritime agencies https://t.co/Yqz99yOAtw
⚡️The British maritime security company Embry reports that the Indian Navy is "responding" to the incident in which a merchant ship was attacked by a UAV near the coast of India
BREAKING - Drone strike hits ship off India’s coast: maritime agencies https://t.co/rK5QFS8K5X
British maritime sources report an accident for a cargo ship 200 km from the west coast of India?! Apparently, a suicide drone hit this ship. https://t.co/fw2mNvMgCN
British maritime security firm Ambrey says a merchant vessel has been struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle off #India’s #Veraval. https://t.co/4TZz45z1Xc https://t.co/uvgTPIF3kn
UK Reports Drone Attack on Ship Near India - Ship & Bunker https://t.co/7AYFTTnwSd #oott
🚨DRONE ATTACK IN ARABIAN SEA UK officials confirms a UAV attack caused an explosion aboard a ship 200 nautical miles from Veraval, India. Fire on the vessel was successfully extinguished, with no casualties reported. No confirmation of who was responsible for the attacks.… https://t.co/z3mOOKk3Jk
The U.K. Office of Maritime Trade Operations is reporting that an incident in the Arabian Sea involving a Commercial Shipping Vessel roughly 200nm from the City of Veraval in Western India. https://t.co/C9kotR96PH
Hundreds of merchant ships have veered away from the Bab-el-Mandab shipping strait, an unavoidable seaway when using the Suez Canal to cut between Asia and Europe, after the Houthis stepped up attacks late last week. https://t.co/55eSRLQIPo via @business @markets https://t.co/cFgV0qWrDE