13 October 2024
9 month ago
Iranian forces have seized a British vessel near Oman. The ship is now making its way into Iranian territorial waters. UK has lost contact with the ship
9 month ago
Reuters: The tanker detained east of Amman is the St. Nicholas and carries Iraqi oil
UKMTO has received a report of vessel being boarded by unauthorised persons at approximately 0330UTC. CSO reports hearing unknown voices over the phone along with the Masters voice. Unable to make further contact with vessel at this time. Authorities are investigating.9 month ago
UKMTO has received a report of vessel being boarded by unauthorised persons at approximately 0330UTC. CSO reports hearing unknown voices over the phone along with the Masters voice. Unable to make further contact with vessel at this time. Authorities are investigating.
The @WhiteHouse National SEcurity Council Spokesman John Kriby on Yemen: We have got a review of that designation (Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization FTO) that we are still conducting, the goal here is not to contain the Houthis, just to be clear, we don't want to see these attacks on the commercial shipping and we are going to do to counter and defend against those attacks. the Houthis they have made certain decisions up to this time, they have to make certain decisions going forward and we will see what decisions they make they will bear the consequences for those decisions going forward
John Kirby: The Houthis target all commercial ships that pass through the Red Sea, even those that have no connection to Israel. The United States established a coalition to protect international navigation, and forty countries warned the Houthis of the consequences of the threat to maritime navigation. We will not get ahead of things, and it is best for the Houthis to stop.
The White House: The draft resolution that will be put to a vote in the Security Council calls for stopping Houthi attacks
Blinken threatens Al-Houthi with "consequences of continued disruption of international shipping traffic"
Two Liberian-flagged tankers CHEM SILICON belongs to Dutch ACE Tankers company and tanker PACIFIC GOLD belonging to Eastern company were attacked in the northwest of Maldives and in the Indian Ocean, not Bab el-Mandeb9 month ago
Two Liberian-flagged tankers CHEM SILICON belongs to Dutch "ACE Tankers" company and tanker PACIFIC GOLD belonging to "Eastern" company were attacked in the northwest of Maldives and in the Indian Ocean, not Bab el-Mandeb
9 month ago
British Defense Minister: We urge the Houthis to stop their attacks in the Red Sea, and they will bear responsibility if they ignore our warnings
European official: The Union is discussing launching a military mission in the Red Sea
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking: There are no differences between major countries, including China, regarding supporting stability in the Red Sea
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking: Washington cannot accept any of its ships being attacked by the Houthis or others
First video of Indian Navy Marine Commandos neutralizing the hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea9 month ago
First video of Indian Navy Marine Commandos neutralizing the hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea
US Department of State: .@SecBlinken spoke with French @MinColonna about multilateral efforts to combat the destabilizing attacks in the Red Sea. They also discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the need to avoid regional escalation and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches civilians in Gaza
The latest attacks against merchant vessel transiting the Southern Red Sea was early this morning when a Houthi one-way attack, unmanned surface vessel detonated in international shipping lanes. This is the first time the Houthis have used a USV for these attacks, and it is of concern, says VADM Cooper, 5th Fleet commander.
9 month ago
Danish and French shipping companies announce the resumption of the passage of their ships in the Red Sea
US National Security Council spokesman: The Houthis are focusing on targeting commercial ships
US Secretary of Defense: We announce a multinational operation to protect trade in the Red Sea in the wake of the Houthi attacks
10 month ago
The destroyer the USS Laboon has now entered the Red Sea, per DOD official. She joins the USS Mason and USS Carney, which have been shooting down Houthi drones for weeks
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an attempted attack in the vicinity 63NM North West of Djibouti.
Vessel was approached by 5 small boats containing armed personnel. The attempted attack was likely deterred by nearby coalition forces.10 month ago
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an attempted attack in the vicinity 63NM North West of Djibouti. Vessel was approached by 5 small boats containing armed personnel. The attempted attack was likely deterred by nearby coalition forces.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident 24NM South East of port Mokha, Yemen. Master reports one craft with several armed personnel onboard was approaching the vessel position 130906N 0430307E. Warning shots were fired by vessel AST to the craft's side. Craft changed course away from vessel.10 month ago
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident 24NM South East of port Mokha, Yemen. Master reports one craft with several armed personnel onboard was approaching the vessel position 130906N 0430307E. Warning shots were fired by vessel AST to the craft's side. Craft changed course away from vessel.
10 month ago
U.S. military official: “We are aware of reports and can confirm that on Dec. 18, at approximately 9 am(Sanaa time) the M/V SWAN ATLANTIC was attacked by multiple projectiles and that the USS Carney responded to the distress call in Southern Red Sea.”
10 month ago
UKMTO has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South of port Mokha, Yemen. Master reports a possible explosion in the water 2NM off one of the vessels quarters. Authorities are investigating.
10 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 153 km NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia
@SECDEF will announce Operation Prosperity Guardian next week, an international effort to protect Red Sea shipping, US military official tells. Today, USS Carney downed 14 Houthi drones while HMS Diamond downed 1, all part of same wave
10 month ago
Maersk announces the temporary cessation of all container shipping operations through the Red Sea
10 month ago
EU: A Spanish warship approaches a hijacked merchant ship
10 month ago
British maritime security company Ambrey: Targeting a Swiss-owned container ship flying the Liberian flag
10 month ago
Associated Press: A second cargo ship was hit by a ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
10 month ago
A projectile launched by Houthis struck the Liberia flagged, German-owned, Al Jasrah ship on Friday causing a fire but no injuries, a U.S. defense official said