The British Maritime Operations Center (UKMTO) issued an urgent warning regarding two maritime accidents in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden today, Monday, August 26, off the coast of Yemen, amid escalating security concerns in the region.

The first incident:

The first accident occurred about 113 kilometers southeast of the Yemeni city of Mokha. The competent authorities received a report about a marine accident in the aforementioned area, and began investigations to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident.

The second incident:

On the same day, at 03:44 GMT, a report was received from the captain of one of the ships to the British Naval Operations Center. The report stated that a small boat had been spotted approaching at high speed from the right side of the stern of the ship, about 55 nautical miles southeast of the city. Aden. The captain described the boat as black with pale yellow lines, 4 meters long, and carrying between 8 and 10 people. Although no weapons were detected on the boat, the captain noticed the presence of a ladder. The security team on the ship warned the boat, which led to its withdrawal from the boat. Location.

British and Yemeni naval authorities are currently investigating both incidents.

These incidents come in light of the increase in naval attacks in the region, as the finger of blame points to the Houthi militias, whose attacks on international shipping lines have escalated under the pretext of supporting the Palestinian cause. All vessels sailing in the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and immediately report any suspicious activity to the UK Maritime Operations Center to ensure safe navigation.