UKMTO receives report of incident 40NM southwest Of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

WORLD, Sept. 01 (YPA) -The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Sunday it received a report of an incident 40NM southeast of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

A Master has reported to UKMTO that they witnessed a splash in close proximity to their vessel from an unknown projectile and heard a loud bang. All crew are safe and the vessel continues on its voyage. Authorities are investigating, UKMTO said in a statement.

UKMTO WARNING 029-25-ATTACK
31 AUG 2025 1730UTChttps://t.co/vMiU6Vsj8c#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/bFgNpOJqSS

— UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) August 31, 2025

Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, according to the statement.

Meanwhile, British company Ambrey stated that the ship involved in the incident southwest of Yanbu corresponds to the targets being attacked by the Yemenis.

The ship attacked in the Red Sea is owned by “Israel” and is flying the Liberian flag.

@E.Y.M