Merchant Vessel Attacked in Red Sea, shots fired

WARNING WARNING WARNING

A merchant ship was attacked in position 133812N 0423924E at 220456ZJUL16. Occupants of skiff fired shots at MV and MV’s Armed Security Team fired warning shots in return. MV is safe. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. UKMTO Watchkeeper Email: watchkeepers@ukmto.org Emergency Tel: +971 5055 23215 Tel: +442392222060 Fax: +971(0)43094254

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