London, Oct. 17 -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations stated on Saturday that it had received a report concerning a security breach involving an LNG tanker positioned 140 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Al Mukalla.

The tanker's master reported that the vessel was approached by a small skiff carrying seven individuals, which fired two rounds towards the ship, UKMTO noted. The vessel's embarked armed security personnel responded by firing two warning rounds, compelling the approaching skiff to alter its course, while authorities have initiated formal inquiries into the security incident.

Al Mukalla functions as the premier port metropolis situated along Yemen's southern coastline, positioned adjacent to the Gulf of Aden and ...