What Crew Members Say About Koi

In a recent escalation of tensions in the region, Houthi forces announced that they had successfully targeted the container vessel 'Koi' with a missile in the Gulf of Aden. This incident occurred shortly after the Houthis claimed to have launched an attack on the USS 'Gravely', an American destroyer, using multiple naval missiles in the Red Sea. The 'Koi' reported an explosion on its starboard side, leading to heightened concerns about maritime safety in the area. Notably, the vessel's AIS transponder was turned off during this period. On January 28, 2023, the 'Koi', sailing from Mundra to Piraeus, was located south of Yemen with an estimated time of arrival set for February 6. The ship briefly adjusted its course to assist with the medevac of a crew member who had fallen ill. By January 30, around 10:30 a.m. GMT, the 'Koi' approached the maritime boundary between Oman and Yemen. However, instead of proceeding into the Red Sea and Suez Canal as initially planned, the ship arrived at Djibouti anchorage on January 31. In response to the allegations, CMA CGM, the operator of the 'Koi', vehemently denied that the vessel was struck by a missile.

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