A merchant vessel reported two explosions near Yemen’s Al Dhubab, with a third explosion confirmed later. The ship and crew were safe, proceeding to their next port. Unclear if incidents are connected. Concerns raised about maritime security in the region. Authorities to investigate for safety measures in the Red Sea corridor.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently launched targeted strikes on 15 Houthi military sites in Yemen to disrupt their offensive capabilities and safeguard maritime security. The operation aimed to protect commercial vessels navigating international waters, following numerous Houthi attacks on ships. Tensions in the region remain high amid escalating conflicts with Israel and ongoing maritime threats.
The Iran-backed Houthis have released footage of an unmanned surface vessel attacking the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Cordelia Moon. The ship sustained damage but continued its journey safely. Ships with Israeli, US, or British ties are at risk in the Red Sea. Heightened security measures are necessary as tensions in the region escalate.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbAo6KuGKOI[/embed]
AP Moller-Maersk will continue rerouting ships around the Cape of Good Hope due to escalating Houthi attacks. The Red Sea situation has forced longer routes, resulting in delays and disruptions. Maersk is increasing sailing speed and capacity to mitigate losses and meet customer demand. The company also raised its financial forecast for 2024.
Houthi fighters in Yemen have reportedly attacked two American ships and an Israeli ship, marking the first such attack in over two weeks. The group’s military spokesman announced the targeting of the US ship Maersk Yorktown, an American destroyer in the Gulf of Aden, and an Israeli ship MSC Veracruz in the Indian Ocean.
The leader of Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility for recent operations in the Indian Ocean and towards southern Israel. With 14 attacks in two weeks across various maritime regions, the group aims to stop ships bound for Israel and calls for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza.
In a recent report by Charlotte Goldstone for The Loadstar, a surge in ship attacks in the Red Sea has raised concerns as the “danger area” may be expanding into the Arabian Sea. Houthi spokespersons claimed attacks on British, US, and Israeli ships, though these have yet to be independently confirmed.
Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared plans to escalate operations against ships to block Israel-linked vessels from passing through the Indian Ocean towards the Cape of Good Hope. The group’s attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping, fueling concerns of wider instability in the Middle East.
US forces responded to Houthi missile attacks on a Singapore-owned merchant ship in Yemen by launching self-defense strikes, destroying an unmanned submarine and 18 anti-ship missiles. The conflict escalated with air strikes killing 11 in western Yemen. The Houthis vow to increase attacks during Ramadan, targeting US, UK, and Israel-affiliated ships.
Risk is the new normal in the global shipping industry, with geopolitical tensions, protectionism, and climate change adding pressure. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warns of global threats not seen since WWII. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea impact cargo deliveries, diverting ships to the longer, costly route around Africa.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea claimed an attack on the “Israeli ship MSC SKY” in the Arabian Sea. A fire broke out on board due to nearby explosions, as reported by UKMTO. The US-led coalition aims to protect trade in the Red Sea from Iran-backed Houthis, who target ships in solidarity with Palestinians.
A British ship attacked by Houthi militants sank in the Red Sea, confirmed by the US military. The ship carried dangerous cargo, causing environmental concerns. Houthi attacks on ships led to disruptions in global trade. The sinking of the Rubymar poses a new tragedy for Yemen and marine life in the Red Sea.
U.S. Central Command reports an 18-mile oil slick from the MV Rubymar after being hit by an anti-ship missile from Houthi-controlled Yemen. The ship, carrying 41,000 tons of fertilizer, is in danger of sinking. Images show the stern underwater, highlighting the environmental disaster and threat to regional shipping.
After a brief pause, Houthi rebels resumed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden this week. U.S. Central Command has reported several incidents, underscoring the Houthis’ continued ability and determination to continue these attacks despite multiple military strikes by U.S. forces against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Merchant ships in Red Sea are finding creative ways to evade Houthi attacks in Yemen. Livestock transporter, Cattle troop, changed its targeting signal to “all crew Muslims” as it approached the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This new tactic reflects the impact of the Houthi campaign on global shipping.
