The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was attacked by several people on a skiff off the Yemeni city of Al Mukalla, and that the tanker’s armed security team fired two warning shots, forcing the skiff to alter course, according to Middle East Eye.
A southbound tugboat was struck by two unidentified projectiles northeast of Khor Fakkan, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), leaving one person with minor injuries, according to Mehr News; UKMTO said the tug had sustained damage but was continuing on its route, and advised vessels to transit with caution.