Maritime Security Alert: Vessels Damaged Near Yemen's Hodeidah Port

Two vessels sustained damage after being hit by missiles and a sea drone off Yemen's Hodeidah port. The crews were reported safe. One Panama-flagged tanker was hit by a USV, and a Liberia-flagged bulker was struck by a missile. Authorities are investigating the incidents.

Two vessels sustained damage after being hit with missiles and a sea drone off Yemen's Hodeidah port early on Tuesday. Maritime security agencies and sources monitoring the area confirmed the incidents.

Both vessels reported that their crews were safe. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency detailed that a Panama-flagged tanker was hit by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) 64 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah. It sustained damage to its port side ballast tank, but is proceeding to its port of call. Earlier, the vessel reported seeing four splashes in the water, believed to be attempted missile attacks.

The second vessel, a Liberia-flagged bulker, was hit by a missile about 97 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, according to British security firm Ambrey and maritime security sources. The vessel was en route to Suez. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing, with no immediate claims of responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)