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Sunday, January 14, 2024
An aircraft takes off to join the U.S.-led coalition to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen. US Central Command via X/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Hezbollah Says Security Of All Shipping Harmed After US Strikes

BEIRUT, Jan 14 (Reuters) – The Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday U.S. actions in the Red Sea would harm the security of

January 14, 2024
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Sunday, January 7, 2024
China’s COSCO Puts Israel Routes on Hold
Ports

China’s COSCO Puts Israel Routes on Hold

According to breaking news by the Israeli financial news outlet Globes, the prominent Chinese shipping conglomerate COSCO has halted its maritime services to

January 7, 2024
Total Views: 5065

Saturday, December 23, 2023
Aerial view of the Strait of Gibraltar connecting Africa and Europe
Defense

Iran Threatens Strait of Gibraltar Closure Without Saying How

Dec 23 (Reuters) – An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said the Mediterranean Sea could be closed if the United States and its allies

December 23, 2023
Total Views: 7202

Drone attack map
Shipping

Israeli-Linked Ship Struck By Drone in Arabian Sea

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (Reuters) – An Israel-affiliated merchant vessel was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle off India’s west coast,

December 23, 2023
Total Views: 6620

Saturday, December 16, 2023
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Shipping

MSC Ships Turn Away From Red Sea As Trade Disruptions Mount

By Brendan Murray Dec 16, 2023(Bloomberg) –MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA, the world’s largest container line, joined competitors in

December 16, 2023
Total Views: 6161

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Ike Supports Naval Operations in 6th Fleet Area of Operations
Piracy

French Warship Shoots Down Two Drones Coming From Yemen

PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) – A French warship operating in the Red Sea has shot down two drones that were launched at it from the Yemen coast, the

December 10, 2023
Total Views: 3448

Saturday, December 9, 2023
Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Piracy

Yemen’s Houthis Warn They Will Target All Ships Headed To Israel

By Mohammed Alghobari ADEN, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Saturday they would target all ships heading to Israel,

December 9, 2023
Total Views: 2776

Friday, December 8, 2023
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Shipping

Opinion: Shipping Seeks Safe Waters in Era of Deadly Geopolitics

By Peter Apps Dec 8 (Reuters) – As tankers, car-carriers and other merchant vessels pass through the Malacca Strait, unlit fishing boats

December 8, 2023
Total Views: 922

Thursday, December 7, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Crew members look out from the MV Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller as it berths at a PSA International port terminal in Singapore,
Shipping

Maersk Introduces Surcharge on Israel Shipments to Cover Insurance

OSLO, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Thursday it will introduce a risk surcharge next year on container shipments to

December 7, 2023
Total Views: 875

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), with the embarked (26th MEU SOC) Marine Expeditionary Unit, and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transit in formation through the Red Sea, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Piracy

Saudi Arabia Urges US Restraint as Houthis Attack Ships in Red Sea

By Aziz El Yaakoubi and Parisa Hafezi RIYADH/DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has asked the United States to show restraint in responding

December 6, 2023
Total Views: 6224

USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) steamed in the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure maritime stability and security in the region, 24 April 2021. U.S. Navy photo
Defense

US Navy Downs Another Drone in Red Sea

DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy shot down a drone that originated from a part of Yemen controlled by the Houthi group on

December 6, 2023
Total Views: 4271

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Red Sea Attacks on Ships Spark Safety Concerns for Seafarers

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Commercial ships face increasing dangers at sea after armed groups have attacked and seized vessels in

November 29, 2023
Total Views: 2984

Monday, November 27, 2023
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Defense

ZIM Re-Routes Ships to Avoid Yemeni Coast

Israeli shipping line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) says it will re-route vessels to avoid the Arabian and Red Seas amid threats to

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 3999

FILE PHOTO: A visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio investigates a suspected pirate skiff in the Gulf of Aden, July 22, 2011. U.S. Navy photo
Shipping

Somali Pirates Likely Behind Tanker Attack in Gulf of Aden

WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) – An attempted hijacking of a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday appears to have been carried out by armed

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 3951

The USS Mason pictured in the Gulf of Aden with the Japanese Navy Fubuki-class destroyer Akebono, November 25, 2023. Japanese Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyer, Tanker Targeted by Ballistic Missiles off Yemeni Coast

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that two ballistic missiles were launched towards the USS Mason and a commercial tanker from Yemen early Monday

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 71646

Saturday, November 25, 2023
CMA CGM Containership. Photo credit: CMA CGM
Shipping

Israeli-Managed Vessel Hit By Suspected Iranian Drone

By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH, Nov 25 (Reuters) – A container ship managed by an Israeli-controlled company was hit by a suspected Iranian drone

November 25, 2023
Total Views: 7795

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Galaxy Leader Seizure Prompts US Review of Terrorist Label for Houthis

By Jennifer Jacobs (Bloomberg) — The US is reviewing whether to restore the Iranian-backed Houthis to its list of terrorist organizations after rebels

November 22, 2023
Total Views: 3842

Monday, November 20, 2023
A view of the British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which was reported to have been captured by Houthis in the southern Red Sea, in this handout image taken near Queensland, Australia November 27, 2018. Owen Foley/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Two Ray Car Carriers Ships Divert After ‘Galaxy Leader’ Seizure

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Two commercial ships that diverted their course in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden were connected to

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 8952

Sunday, November 19, 2023
NASA Photo of the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
Maritime Security Incidents

UPDATED: Israel Reports Houthi Seized RoRo in the Red Sea

UPDATED – Original article said two ships were seized by Dan Williams (Reuters) – Israel said on Sunday that Yemen’s Houthis had seized a

November 19, 2023
Total Views: 8292

Saturday, November 18, 2023
US Navy photo of the hospital ship USNS Comfort getting underway
Merchant Marine

Should The US Navy Send Hospital Ships To Gaza?

By James Stavridis (Bloomberg) In my military career, I was frequently deployed on the US Navy’s massive nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

November 18, 2023
Total Views: 10120
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