Red Sea Update For December 19th, 2023 - Vessel Approached By 4 Smaller Boats

The vessel later reported that the ship and its crew were safe and that the suspicious boats had cleared the incident location.

Dec 19, 2023

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DJIBOUTI/RED SEA - There were several incidents with vessels in the Red Sea near Djibouti on December 19th, 2023, including a vessel that was approached by 4 smaller boats with 4 to 5 people on board and paralleled the ship's course.

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The vessel later reported that the ship and its crew were safe and that the suspicious boats had cleared the incident location.

The UKMTO advised craft in the region to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. This report will be updated if more incidents occur before the day is over:

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Red Sea Update For December 19th, 2023 - Vessel Approached By 4 Smaller Boats

The vessel later reported that the ship and its crew were safe and that the suspicious boats had cleared the incident location.

Statements Regarding The Incident, Updates On New Attacks:

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