A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker was damaged by a missile strike 10 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of Mojah. This was reported by the agency Reuters with reference to information received by Ambrey, a company specializing in maritime security.
Ambry also reports a fire on board the ship.
On the night of May 18, the British Navy's Maritime Trade Coordination Center reported a new attack by unknown persons on a ship in the Red Sea, 75 nautical miles northwest of the port city of Hodeidah. According to information received from the ship's master, the ship sustained minor damage after colliding with an unknown object and is continuing its journey to its port of destination. No further details of the incident are being made available.