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.
AFFECTED AREA
Red Sea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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