UK maritime agency warns of possible piracy after suspicious boats spotted near ships in Gulf of Aden
- Several suspicious small boats have been spotted near merchant vessels, according to UKMTO
By Serdar Dincel
ISTANBUL (AA) - The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) warned on Wednesday of possible piracy over reports of "suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden."
"UKMTO has received reports from various sources of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden,” it said in a statement on US social media platform X, adding: "Potentially indicative of Pirate Action Group Activity.”
Several suspicious small boats have been spotted near merchant vessels, including a green-and-blue boat carrying nine people and equipped with two ladders and a hook, the agency said.
"Authorities are investigating," it added, calling on the transiting ships to exercise caution and report any suspicious report any suspicious activity.
No further details were provided.