Explosion near Vessel in Red Sea off Yemen: June 7, 2024

Explosion near Vessel in Red Sea off Yemen: June 7, 2024

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Hindustan Times

A large explosion has occurred near a vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen’s western coast, according to a maritime security firm.

Key Details:

The blast occurred on June 7, 2024, at approximately 09:30 AM local time.
The vessel is identified as a tanker.
The explosion occurred in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway between Yemen and Djibouti.
The cause of the blast is unknown.
No casualties have been immediately reported.

Maritime Security Firm:

The incident was confirmed by Dryad Global, a maritime security firm that monitors incidents at sea.
Dryad Global issued an advisory, warning vessels to exercise caution in the area.

Implications:

The incident heightens security concerns in the region.
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a key shipping lane for the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
The blast could affect maritime trade and disrupt oil shipments.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion and collecting further information.

Updates:

As of 10:30 AM local time, no further information has been released.
The situation is developing, and more updates are expected.

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