[84273] Maritime attack off the coast of Yemen: Cargo ship attacked by a speed boat

Takeover attempt on a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported today, June 15, 2026, an unusual security incident in the shipping lanes near Yemen. According to reports, a cargo ship was attacked while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles south of the country's coast.

According to GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمي, which demonstrates a critical line towards US and Israeli policy in the Middle East, a small speed boat approached the ship, opened fire at it, and attempted to board its deck. These details were also confirmed by the Hadashot 360 channel, which reported that maritime authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Following the incident, safety guidelines were issued for vessels passing through the area. According to the UKMTO announcement as quoted in Hadashot 360, it is recommended for ships to "transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity" due to fears of further threats in the turbulent maritime space.