The Maritime Security Unit monitors a maritime accident targeting a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea

PTOC Yemen's Maritime Security Unit monitored that the Saudi oil and chemical tanker NCC MASA was involved in a maritime accident while sailing in the Red Sea, in a development that reflects the continuing risks facing commercial shipping traffic in the region. According to monitoring data, the ship is registered under the International Maritime Organization number (IMO: 9688336), carries the maritime identification number (MMSI: 403114001), and call sign (HZGA), and flies the Saudi flag. The latest marine tracking data (AIS) showed that its last observed position was at coordinates (18°00'11...