Sea Mines a modern-day security risk off the coast of Yemen
Just before midnight on October 3rd 2020 MV Syra suffered an explosion and damage to her forward section at the Bir Ali crude single buoy mooring system. The explosion was thought to have been caused by a sea mine or floating improvised explosive device.
About the episode
Just before midnight on October 3rd 2020
About the contributors
Cormac McGarry
Cormac is part of a specialised analytical team spread across the world dedicated to global international and supranational issues where his primary responsibility is to manage Control Risks”” maritime intelligence and security services.
Ashley is Control Risks””specialised Middle Eastern analyst providing in-depth regional analysis of ongoing security related issues.
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