Tanker off Yemen boarded by armed people, diverted towards Somalia, UKMTO says
Tanker off Yemen boarded by armed people, diverted towards Somalia, UKMTO says
A tanker was boarded by six armed people who took control of the vessel and diverted it towards Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday.
UKMTO earlier said it had received a report of an incident
Tanker 'boarded and seized by six armed people' off Yemen coast
The condition of the crew remains unknown at this time. 14:59, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Updated: 15:04, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Map showing Bab Al-Mandab Strait (Image: Getty)A tanker has reportedly been boarded by six armed persons, the UKMTO said. It happened east of the the city of Al Mukalla in Yemen. The UKMTO said the vessel
