Incident Report on Suspicious Activity Near M/Y Liquid Sky

This incident report details suspicious activity reported by the Master of M/Y Liquid Sky on November 7, 2024. The report states that between nine and fifteen small crafts were sighted approaching the vessel, with at least one craft coming within three cables and armed crew members onboard. The crew of M/Y Liquid Sky reported that all personnel were safe and continued their voyage. The JMIC conducted an investigation and found no direct links to Israel, the U.S., or the UK, leaving the association of the small crafts with the Houthi threat or potential piracy event unclear. The report includes guidance for vessels operating in the area, recommending vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities to UKMTO. It outlines specific security measures, such as conducting threat assessments, reviewing security protocols, and being cautious with AIS transmissions, to mitigate risks while navigating the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.