04
							Sep 2025
	
							9:21 UTC
						MENA Tactical: UKMTO reports ‘suspicious activity’ off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast during early afternoon hours on September 4; take necessary precautions
Current Situation:
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported “suspicious activity” about 178 nautical miles (330 km) northwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah, during the early afternoon (local time) on September 4.
 - According to the report, a projectile landed in water near a vessel.
 - No damage or casualties were reported, and the vessel resumed its transit. Authorities are investigating the incident.
 - The UKMTO further reported “severe” electronic interference in the area.
 
Source: UKMTO
Recommendations:
- Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea near Yemen’s Hodeidah on September 4 are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported incident.
 - Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea on September 4 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported electronic interference and navigational challenges.
 - Remain apprised of UKMTO and US DOT Maritime Administration-issued notices, as well as being aware of NATO Shipping Center alerts.
 
									
									AFFECTED AREA
									Red Sea 
								
																								
									
									INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
									Medium
								
																								
									
									STRENGTH OF SOURCE
									Confirmed
								
															Current Situation:
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported “suspicious activity” about 178 nautical miles (330 km) northwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah, during the early afternoon (local time) on September 4.
 - According to the report, a projectile landed in water near a vessel.
 - No damage or casualties were reported, and the vessel resumed its transit. Authorities are investigating the incident.
 - The UKMTO further reported “severe” electronic interference in the area.
 
Source: UKMTO
Recommendations:
- Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea near Yemen’s Hodeidah on September 4 are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported incident.
 - Those managing or operating vessels in the Red Sea on September 4 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the reported electronic interference and navigational challenges.
 - Remain apprised of UKMTO and US DOT Maritime Administration-issued notices, as well as being aware of NATO Shipping Center alerts.
 
