Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on US Warships Citing Support for Palestinians and Opposing Coalition Strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for launching missile and drone attacks against two US Navy warships in the Red Sea on Tuesday night. This action comes amidst a period of heightened tensions in the [...]
Indian Navy Steps Up in the Gulf of Aden: Rendering Aid and Assistance to Vessels in Distress Amidst recent attacks on cargo ships in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Navy has once again stepped up to the plate, demonstrating its commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation. In a [...]
Houthis impose restrictions on vessels associated with Israel in Red Sea The Houthis in Yemen have declared a ban on ships connected to Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom from sailing in nearby seas. They’re doing this to strengthen their military efforts, which they claim are in support [...]
Houthis Claim Major Strike in Red Sea : Raising Concerns for Global Shipping The Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed their most significant attack yet in the ongoing conflict over the Red Sea, targeting a Belize-flagged cargo ship named Rubymar. While the extent of the damage remains unclear, the Houthis [...]
Port Workers in India Refuse to Handle Arms Shipments to Israel in Solidarity with Palestine Thousands of Indian port workers are taking a stand against the ongoing conflict in Gaza by refusing to load or unload any arms shipments destined for Israel. This decision, announced by the Water Transport Workers [...]
US Strikes Houthi Missiles and Vessels in Yemen, Raising Concerns of Escalating Conflict On Saturday, February 17th, the United States conducted five airstrikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. These strikes targeted three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), and one unmanned surface vessel. This marked [...]
International Maritime Organization Strives to Resolve Red Sea Crisis The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, is leading efforts to tackle the escalating crisis in the Red Sea. In an interview with AFP, Dominguez emphasized the organization’s tireless dedication to finding a solution to the situation, which [...]
Impact of Red Sea Disruptions on Global Trade: Insights and Implications India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), a subsidiary of the Fitch Group, predicts that ongoing disruptions along the Red Sea route could significantly raise freight and forwarding costs for businesses involved in international trade. They estimate this increase to be [...]
The Red Sea Dilemma: China’s Unusual Stance on Maritime Security Since December 2023, the Red Sea has become a dangerous zone for global shipping due to Houthi attacks on ships associated with Israel. This situation has forced major global shipping companies to avoid the Red Sea, opting for a longer [...]
A Looming Crisis: Delays and Challenges in Decommissioning Yemen’s Ailing Oil Tanker In August of last year, the United Nations (UN) proudly announced the completion of the oil transfer from the deteriorating FSO Safer, an oil tanker turned storage unit, located just four miles off the coast of Yemen. However, [...]
