Explosions near a tanker south of Moha, Yemen; crew safe. UKMTO confirms attack attempt in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Numerous explosions occurred near a tanker sailing south of the city of Moha in Yemen. It has been reported that the crew is safe.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that an attempted attack on a tanker near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait was reported.
According to a statement released on October 4, 2026, the security officer of the ship operator notified UKMTO at 16:50 UTC, which corresponds to 19:50 Turkish time. The tanker crew reported seeing multiple explosions near the vessel.
In the incident that took place south of the city of Moha in Yemen, it was stated that the crew was unharmed and no environmental impact was reported. An investigation into the incident has been initiated.
The initial statement did not provide information regarding the name of the tanker, its flag, the cargo it was carrying, or its route.
UKMTO warned vessels sailing around Bab-el-Mandeb to exercise caution.
According to The Maritime Executive, the Houthis did not claim responsibility for the attempted attack. No definitive statement has been made regarding the source of the explosions near the tanker.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
