10 month agoTwo 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
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
10 month agoFirst 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.
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
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
11 month agoUnited 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.
11 month agoUnited 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.
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.”
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.
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
Maersk announces the temporary cessation of all container shipping operations through the Red Sea
EU: A Spanish warship approaches a hijacked merchant ship
British maritime security company Ambrey: Targeting a Swiss-owned container ship flying the Liberian flag
Associated Press: A second cargo ship was hit by a ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
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
AP, quoting an American official: A second cargo ship was hit by a ballistic missile launched from Yemen
Another incident near Mokha: UKMTO are investigating a report of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 30nm South West of port Mokha, Yemen. Authorities are investigating
Liberian-flagged ship was attacked in the Red Sea
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report that a vessel has been impacted by an unknown object which has resulted in a fire onboard. There are no reported casualties. Incident is 60nm South West of Hodeidh, Yemen and authorities are investigating.
11 month agoUKMTO has received a report of a small white craft with a black top with 10 persons onboard declaring themselves to be Yemeni authorities and ordering a vessel to alter course towards Yemen, in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 50m North of port Mokha, Yemen.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report from authorities the boarded vessel is adrift in position 1158N 06120E, approximately 700nm east of Bosaso, Somalia. At present all crew are reported as safe. Further updates to follow.
11 month agoUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of an incident in the vicinity of 60nm SW of HODEIDA. Authorities investigating.
