STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 3, 2023) A screenshot of a video showing fast-attack craft from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo

New US Maritime Administration Guidelines for Commercial Vessels in Middle East High-Risk Areas

The US Maritime Administration has issued a new advisory for shipping in response to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The guidelines focus on high-risk areas such as the southern Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden, acknowledging threats from Houthi attacks, Somali piracy, and Iranian forces. The advisory emphasizes vigilance and international cooperation.

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