Overview

• Spliethoff reported the Minervagracht was struck by at least one explosive projectile about 200 kilometers southeast of Aden, triggering a fire on board.
• All 19 crew members were airlifted to other ships in the area, with two injured and no Dutch nationals among them.
• The French military maritime information centre earlier reported the vessel ablaze and said a warship was heading to the scene.
• UKMTO and private security firm Ambrey issued alerts advising heightened caution for ships transiting the region.
• No group has claimed responsibility, Yemeni media noted a possible missile launch from Houthi-held territory, and the attack came days after a September 23 near-miss involving the same ship.