Red Sea Crisis

Get the latest news and expert analysis on Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Stay informed about maritime security threats impacting global shipping routes and both naval and geopolitical concers.


Monday, March 11, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Houthi followers hold a Palestinian flag during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah//File Photo
Defense

U.S. Forces Strike Back After Houthi Attack on Merchant Vessel

U.S. forces launched a series of self-defense strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iranian-backed terrorist group fired missiles at a

March 11, 2024
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Ukrainian coast guard patrols the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Shipping

U.S. Intelligence Report Says Country Faces ‘Increasingly Fragile World Order’

By Patricia Zengerle and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) – U.S. intelligence agencies said on Monday the country faces an

March 11, 2024
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A tanker transits the Suez Canal. Shutterstock/Anatoly Menzhiliy
Shipping

IMF PortWatch: Suez Canal Trade Cut in Half

Supply chains worldwide have been disrupted as trade through the Suez and Panama Canals, two critical shipping routes, has seen substantial declines in recent

March 11, 2024
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
HMS Richmond shoots down two drones over Red Sea. LPhot Chris Sellars/UK Ministry Of Defence/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

US, UK, French Military Shoot Down Houthi Drones After Attack On Carrier, Warships

CAIRO, March 9 (Reuters) – U.S., French and British forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea area overnight and on Saturday after Yemen’s

March 9, 2024
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Friday, March 8, 2024
French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Could Fan Asia’s Inflation Anew, Delay Rate Cuts

By Claire Jiao (Bloomberg) — Asia could see slower economic growth and a resurgence of inflation as escalating violence in the Red Sea snarls shipping

March 8, 2024
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
A satellite image shows the cargo ship Rubymar before it sank, on the Red Sea. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Deadly Ship Attack Means Shipowners Should Re-Think Red Sea Voyages

By Alex Longley (Bloomberg) – A major transport union urged a full halt of merchant ships sailing through the Red Sea, adding to calls for vessels to

March 7, 2024
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Photo of the MV True Confidence after it was struck by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile in the western Gulf of Aden, March 6, 2024. Photo courtesy U.S. Central Command.
Shipping

‘True Confidence’ Adrift After First Seafarer Fatalities from Houthis’ Red Sea Attacks

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) – India’s navy evacuated all 20 crew from a stricken vessel in the Red Sea on Thursday, after a

March 7, 2024
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Photo of the MV True Confidence after it was struck by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile in the western Gulf of Aden, March 6, 2024. Photo courtesy U.S. Central Command.
Piracy

Three Dead After Houthi Missile Attack on Bulk Carrier

The U.S. Central Command has confirmed three fatalities on board the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier True Confidence after the ship was struck by an anti-ship

March 6, 2024
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The MV Rubymar pictured before its sinking
Shipping

‘Rubymar’ Anchor Seen as Likely Cause of Severed Red Sea Cables

By Olivia Solon and Mohammed Hatem (Bloomberg) — The anchor of a cargo ship that was attacked by Houthi militants was the most likely cause of damage to

March 6, 2024
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A satellite image shows the cargo ship Rubymar before it sank, on the Red Sea. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Telecoms Company Confirms Damage to Red Sea Submarine Cables

HGC Global Communications, a leading Hong Kong-based telecommunications provider, has reported substantial damage to several undersea communications cables in

March 6, 2024
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U.S. military confirms Rubymar vessel has sunk after being struck by Houthi missile. Handout via REUTERS
Environment

Red Sea Coral Reefs at Risk From Algal Bloom After Rubymar Sinking

LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) – When the Rubymar sank in the Red Sea after a Houthi attack, the ship went down carrying 21,000-tonnes of fertilizer

March 6, 2024
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A view shows Barbados-flagged bulk carrier vessel True Confidence, in Ravenna, Italy March 10, 2022. Dario Bonazza/via REUTERS
Shipping

Houthi Attacks Turn Deadly

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) – A Houthi missile attack killed three seafarers on a Red Sea merchant ship on Wednesday, U.S. Central

March 6, 2024
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
MSC Sky II seen from an Indian Navy helicopter
Accidents

‘MSC Sky II’ Sailing to Djibouti After Houthi Missile Attack

LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) – Container ship MSC Sky II was continuing its voyage to Djibouti on Tuesday after being hit by a missile a day earlier near

March 5, 2024
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Monday, March 4, 2024
French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
Shipping

TPM24: Risk is the New Normal for Shipping

By Lisa Baertlein LONG BEACH, California, March 4 (Reuters) – Risk is the “new normal” for the global

March 4, 2024
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The Italian frigate Caio Duilio.
Defense

Italian Warship Shoots Down Houthi Drone in Red Sea

The Italian Navy warship, Caio Duilio, shot down a drone in the Red Sea on Saturday. This defensive action was part of the EU’s recently-launched naval

March 4, 2024
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Container ships on Suez Canal.
Shipping

Suez Canal Head Says Egypt Studying Further Expansion of Waterway

CAIRO, March 4 (Reuters) – Egypt is studying further expansions of the Suez Canal to extend and complete a second channel of the waterway, the

March 4, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Houthi followers hold a Palestinian flag during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah//File Photo
Shipping

Containership Reports Fire After Houthi Attack

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Monday the Iran-aligned group had targeted the “Israeli ship MSC SKY” in the Arabian sea. DUBAI,

March 4, 2024
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Offshore,Seismic,Research,Vessel,Guns,And,Cables. Photo: cacar/Shutterstock
Shipping News

Yemen’s Houthis Blame UK And US For ‘Glitch’ In Red Sea Undersea Cables

CAIRO, March 2 (Reuters) – The Houthi Transport Ministry in Yemen said on Saturday there had been a “glitch” in undersea communication

March 3, 2024
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A satellite image shows the cargo ship Rubymar before it sank, on the Red Sea. Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Ship Sunk By Houthis Threatens Red Sea Environment

By Mohammad Ghobari ADEN, Yemen, March 2 (Reuters) – A UK-owned ship attacked by Houthi militants last month sank in the Red Sea, the U.S.

March 3, 2024
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A crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Shipping

Some OPEC+ Members Agree To Extend Oil Output Cuts

By Maha El Dahan and Alex Lawler DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) – Some OPEC+ members agreed on Sunday to extend voluntary oil output cuts into the second

March 3, 2024
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