Possible explosion reported near vessel off Yemen's coast December 17, 2023 at 11:00PM

A possible explosion near a vessel in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab and a second incident near the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea were reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of a possible explosion two nautical miles from a vessel located 30 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Mokha. The UKMTO also received a report of an "incident" 30 nautical miles northwest of Mokha.