UPDATE 1 Security Incident / Red Sea 01-301223

INCIDENT OVER

 

Event: Security Incident

 

Date and Time: 30 December 2023, 1655 UTC

Location: 55nm SW of Hodeidah, Yemen

Position: TBC

 

Vessel Details

Type: Containership

L x B:
353m x 53.5m

Speed: Not reported

 

Event Details

Kidnapped: 0

Injured: 0

Killed: 0

Damage to vessel: None

Damage to cargo:
None

Security Present: Not reported

Weather: Moderate breeze / 0mm precipitation

Wave Height: 1.2m

 

Threat Details:
Missile attack

 

Description: Master of a vessel has reported a security incident whilst transiting through the Red Sea south west of Hodeidah. Authorities are investigating the report.

 

UPDATE 1: Whilst transiting with AIS turned off, Master reported a “loud bang accompanied by a flash” on the port bow of the vessel. Also reported were several more explosions
near Hodeidah. The vessel requested assistance and US Navy vessels USS Gravely and USS Laboon provided support. No damage was reported to the vessel. Whilst responding, USS Gravely shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles which were also fired from Houthi-controlled
areas of Yemen. The merchant vessel then left the area and proceeded to her next port of call. All crew reported as safe.