MV Groton
missile strike · 2024-06-23 · Red Sea (gulf of aden)
- Date
- 2024-06-23
- Region
- Red Sea
- Vessel
- MV Groton
- IMO
- 9773688
- Flag
- PLW
- Vessel type
- tanker
- Incident type
- missile strike
- Outcome
- damage contained
- Casualties
- minor injuries
Summary
The Palau-flagged product tanker Groton was hit by Houthi anti-ship missiles in the Gulf of Aden. Damage was minor and confined to the aft superstructure; the vessel proceeded to safe waters under her own power. No fatalities or serious injuries. Greek-owned; Ukrainian and Filipino crew.
Source
Reporting organisation: UKMTO
https://www.ukmto.org/indian-ocean/ukmto-advisories
Entries on this site are curated from public reporting by the named organisation. Verify against the original source before citing.