On Oct 4 local time UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported multiple explosions near a tanker transiting about 60 nm south of Mocha, the Red Sea port in Taiz province, Yemen. UKMTO said the crew are reported safe and no environmental impact has been reported; authorities are investigating. UKMTO advised transiting vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. 04-OCT-2026 04:28 PM ET