British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Sunday it is aware of an incident 77NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen.
The UKMTOT said that the Master of a Merchant Vessel reported that one small craft, blue and yellow in colour, with 4 persons onboard approached the vessel on the port side.
“The Merchant Vessel conducted self-protection measures. The small craft ceased its pursuit and left the vicinity”. it added
The vessel and crew are reported safe and the vessel is continuing to its next port of call.