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international-affairs1 year ago

Multiple Vessels Targeted Off Yemen's Coast, UK Maritime Agencies Report

British maritime security firm Ambrey reported a vessel being targeted approximately 61 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a similar report of an incident involving two missiles near the same location. The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping, leading to concerns about the wider implications for Middle East stability. The United States and Britain have responded with strikes against Houthi targets, and coalition forces intercepted one of the missiles, ensuring the safety of the targeted vessel and its crew.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#houthi#international-affairs#red-sea
international-relations1 year ago

"Red Sea Tensions: Recent Attacks and Abandoned Ship Raise Concerns"

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency received reports of an explosion and flash in the southern Red Sea west of Yemen's Hodeidah port, with vessels and crew in the area reported to be safe. The Iran-backed Houthis, controlling Yemen's populous regions, have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab strait in solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

via Reuters.com|
#explosion#hodeidah#international-relations
maritime-security1 year ago

"UKMTO Reports Incident South of Yemen's Al Mukha"

The UKMTO received a report of an incident involving a ship being attacked by two missiles 40 nautical miles south of Yemen's Al Mukha, but the crew is safe and the vessel continued to its next port. Houthi terrorists in Yemen have been targeting commercial ships with drones and missiles in response to Israel's actions in Gaza, causing disruptions to global shipping routes.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#al-mukha#houthi#maritime-security
international-relations2 years ago

"Iranian Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Alarming Oil Market"

The Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker in the waters between Iran and Oman, with UKMTO reporting that armed individuals boarded the vessel before it altered course towards Iranian territorial waters. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea, where Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has been targeting international ships. Authorities are investigating the seizure, and the situation is ongoing.

via ABC News|
#gulf-of-oman#international-relations#iran
world-news2 years ago

"UK Monitors Six Craft Nearing Merchant Ship Off Yemen Coast Without Weapons"

A merchant vessel was approached by six small craft near Yemen, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), but no harm came to the vessel or crew. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea, where Houthi militants have increased attacks on commercial shipping in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. In a related event, a U.S. ship downed a drone launched from Yemen, with CENTCOM stating the action was in self-defense. The Houthis have threatened further attacks, including against U.S. warships, if they are targeted.

via Reuters UK|
##houthimilitants#maritimesecurity
world-news2 years ago

"INS Chennai Responds to Armed Hijacking of Liberian Vessel with Indians Aboard in Indian Ocean"

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an incident of armed persons boarding a commercial ship in the Indian Ocean, near Somalia. The crew has retreated to a safe room on board, reminiscent of tactics used by Somali pirates in the past. This follows a series of hijackings in the region, including the MV Ruen in December, marking a potential resurgence of Somali piracy, which had not seen a successful commercial ship hijacking since 2017. The situation raises alarm amidst a backdrop of increased maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis.

via gCaptain|
##indianocean#maritimesecurity