Boarding Incident Near Fujairah, UAE - Vessel Seized By Regional Authorities

Incident: The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries was reported to have been "seized by regional authorities" according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

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Apr 13, 2024

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UAE - There has been a boarding incident 50 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, UAE (United Arab Emirates).

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UAE/IRAN - Israeli-affiliated Portuguese-flagged, British-owned British-owned cargo vessel MSC Aries has been seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The seizure was initially reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and then reported on by Iranian state-run media, which said that the IRGC carried out a "heliborne operation" on the vessel's deck…

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Incident: The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries was reported to have been "seized by regional authorities" according to a report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) which reported a boarding incident at the location, and Iranian state-run news reported Iran’s IRGC had seized a vessel in the same region.

The UKMTO advises vessels in the region to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

The last incident report by U.S. Central Command was released on April 12th, 2024 regarding incidents that occurred on April 11th, 2024.

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Boarding Incident Near Fujairah, UAE - Vessel Seized By Regional Authorities

Incident: The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries was reported to have been "seized by regional authorities" according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

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