SW NORTH WIND I

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Explosions near vessel in Gulf of Aden

On Aug 21, 2024, the 'SW North Wind', while sailing 57 nautical miles south of Aden, reported five explosions close to the vessel. The ship, however, remained undamaged. According to maritime security consultancy Vanguard and UKMTO, there were three further explosions over the next few hours. The vessel was unscathed and continued on its journey. It then sailed via Bab al-Mandeb, and while it was west of Hodeidah, the rebels launched another bomb attack, this time from an unmanned bomb boat. The explosion hit the water close to the ship but no significant damage was incurred and the vessel continued on its way northward. and continued proceeding towards its next port call. The ship had sailed from Singapore Anchorage on Aug 7 en route to Suez. No casualties were reported.