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Houthi rebels launch ballistic missiles at U.S. and UK-linked ships

The attacks came shortly after the UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, expressed alarm about the terrorists’ persistent willingness to target ships, despite earlier combined strikes and US missions against them. The first ship, the UK-managed general cargo vessel Morning Tide, was attacked 57 miles west of Hodeidah, Yemen. Despite the fact that “Chinese Ownership” appears […]

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The Indian Navy rescued a ship with an Iranian and Pakistani crew from pirates off the Somali coast

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On February 2, INS Sharda intercepted the FV Omari and deployed her helicopter and boats to force the pirates to release the vessel and its crew. This is the fourth ship that the Indian Navy has rescued from Somali pirates this week. The Navy had previously rescued Iranian-flagged vessels, FV Naeemi and FV Iman. It

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IMO Piracy Report: Four ships attacked during December

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The following pirate and armed robbery incidents are alleged to have occurred against ships in December 2023, as reported by IMO Member States or international organisations with consultative status. #1 in international seas – Ruen, Bulk Carrier, Malta. The incident occurred when armed individuals boarded and hijacked the ship as it was underway and proceeded

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EIA: Attacks in the Red Sea lead to heightened shipping durations and freight costs

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Ships travelling via the Suez Canal between Europe and Asia have to cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. In the first half of 2023, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait accounted for 12% of the seaborne oil trade and 8% of the trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG),

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Red Sea: Companies turn to land routes to avoid Houthis

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According to Bloomberg, Trucknet Enterprise, an Israeli software firm, is offering a different route to avoid the Red Sea under threat from the Houthis by shipping goods to Europe from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain via Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel. In the interim, Hapag-Lloyd is investigating connections between Dubai and Saudi ports, including

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Indian Navy On High Alert Amidst Security Concerns In Arabian Sea And Gulf Of Aden

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The Indian Navy announced on Wednesday that it will continue to conduct maritime security operations and maintain more advanced surveillance with its ships and aircraft. It stated that India’s Naval Task Groups stationed in the area have been inspecting numerous fishing vessels over the past week and have boarded the ship of interest. In response

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Indian Maritime Trade Unaffected By Red Sea Issues, Affirms Shipping Secretary

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The secretary of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, T K Ramachandran, declared on Wednesday that Indian maritime trade with the rest of the world will remain unaffected by the developments in the Red Sea. Due to the most recent strikes by the Houthis, who are located in Yemen, the situation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait—a vital shipping

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Due to security concerns, half of the container ships divert from the Red Sea, disrupting global trade

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Recent data from the industry indicates that 50% of the fleet of container ships that typically cross the Red Sea and the Suez Canal has avoided the route due to the potential for attacks. 299 ships with a total capacity of 4.3 million containers have either changed their intended path or plan to do so,

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Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on Singapore-flagged container ship

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Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday (Dec 31). The crew of the Maersk Hangzhou crew was safe and there was no indication of fire onboard the vessel, which was fully

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In The Face Of Escalating Houthi Attacks, BP Suspends Oil And Gas Shipments Across The Red Sea

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BP was the first oil corporation to suspend shipments in the Red Sea, citing a deteriorating security environment as a result of increased attacks by Yemeni rebels on ships sailing a route that accounts for 10% of all international commerce. Brent crude, the worldwide benchmark, finished the day 1.8% higher at $77.95 a barrel. The

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