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UK maritime security company receives report of incident near Yemen

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) firm stated on Thursday it got a. report of an occurrence 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest of. the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, including authorities are. examining.

Houthi fighters in Yemen have actually carried out nearly 100 attacks. on ships crossing the Red Sea considering that November and state they are. acting in uniformity with Palestinians in Israel's year-long war. in Gaza. They have actually sunk two vessels, took another and killed. at least 4 seafarers.

The master of the vessel reported being hit by three. projectiles and the vessel has sustained damage however no fires or. casualties were reported, UKMTO said in a declaration.

The crew are reported safe and the vessel is continuing to. its next port of call, the statement included.

(source: Reuters)