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Asiatic Lloyd containership struck by missile in Gulf of Aden

The Singapore-flagged vessel was attacked twice in two separate incidents

CMA CGM-chartered Lobivia was travelling from Djibouti to Colombo when it was struck by a missile. No crew have been injured, but the vessel is continuing to a port of refuge to assess damage

A CONTAINERSHIP has been struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, as attacks on shipping in the region continue.

Singapore-flagged, 2001-built, 2,078 teu containership Lobivia (IMO: 9228564) was travelling from Djibouti to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when it has hit by a projectile at 0350 hrs, 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen.

The vessel is owned by the Singapore-based Asiatic Lloyd. Sister company Atlantic Lloyd said Lobivia was attacked again at 0506 hrs. The 23-year-old ship is understood to be on time charter to France’s CMA CGM.

None of the 27 crew have been injured in the attack and Atlantic Lloyd said Lobivia was continuing to a port of refuge, where the damage would be assessed.

Security sources in the region said the vessel was concerned about a potential third attack and had requested military assistance through the UK Maritime Trade Operations service.

The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but its location falls within their usual zone of operation.

UKMTO has warned vessels in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

 

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