Abandoned Burning Ship Carrying LPG Poses Explosion Risk in Gulf of Aden Near Yemen

Oct 18, 2025 11:12 pm CST

A Cameroonian-flagged vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, with crew members abandoning ship except for two still unaccounted for. Officials differ on whether the incident was an attack or accident, as the burning vessel presents an explosion risk in waters where Houthi rebels have conducted numerous maritime attacks in recent months.