Red Sea Crisis

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm
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IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has issued an urgent appeal for intensified diplomatic efforts following renewed attacks on merchant vessels in the Red

July 8, 2025
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An EUNAVFOR warship escorts a merchant vessel in the Red Sea
News

Germany Accuses China of Laser Targeting Aircraft in EU’s Red Sea Mission

Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China's military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in

July 8, 2025
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Four Crew Killed in Attack on M/V Eternity C as Houthis Renew Red Sea Assaults
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Four Crew Killed in Attack on M/V Eternity C as Houthis Renew Red Sea Assaults

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday

July 8, 2025
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A screenshot of video released by the Israeli Air Force shows the strike targeting the M/V Galaxy Leader
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Watch: Israeli Forces Strike Houthi-Held Galaxy Leader in Escalating Red Sea Conflict

Israel has struck the merchant ship Galaxy Leader at the port of Ras Isa, Yemen, as part of military operations targeting Houthi infrastructure at three Yemeni

July 8, 2025
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Monday, July 7, 2025
A fuel tank burns following, what Al Masirah TV said, was a U.S. strike on the Ras Isa fuel port, Yemen, in this screengrab from a handout video
News

Indian Seafarers Freed After Months of Detention at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port

India says it has secured the release of more than 150 seafarers who were stranded at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port, according to the Directorate General of

July 7, 2025
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Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson delivers a statement, during a rally to show continued support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
News

Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says

Two crew were injured and two others missing on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's

July 7, 2025
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Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, to show continued support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen
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Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck

Yemen’s Houthi militants who earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the M/V Magic Seas, now say they sank the Greek bulk carrier. The sinking has

July 7, 2025
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Greek-Operated Bulk Carrier Severely Damaged, Abandoned in Red Sea
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Greek-Operated Bulk Carrier Severely Damaged, Abandoned in Red Sea

By Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis ATHENS, July 7 (Reuters) – The 19-member crew of a Greek bulk carrier severely damaged in the Red Sea by

July 7, 2025
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Sunday, July 6, 2025
Bridge crane damaged by Israeli air strikes is pictured in the Red Sea port of Hodeidah
Ports

Israel Attacks Three Yemeni Ports And Power Plant

July 7 (Reuters) – Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking

July 6, 2025
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Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
Incidents

Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen

CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) – The crew of a ship set on fire in an attack in the Red Sea on Sunday abandoned the vessel and were rescued as it took on

July 6, 2025
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UKMTO map showing the location of the July 5 attack.
Shipping

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack

July 6, 2025
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Monday, June 23, 2025
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration
Defense

U.S. Strikes in Iran Raise Alarms Over Security of American-Affiliated Ships in Middle East

Maritime security firms have issued urgent advisories following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of heightened risks to commercial

June 23, 2025
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Sunday, June 22, 2025
Massive oil tanker fire in the Red Sea after Houthi attack
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Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran

By Alex Longley and Viktoria Dendrinou Jun 22, 2025, 5:10 AM (Bloomberg) –The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings

June 22, 2025
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Friday, June 20, 2025
U.S. Treasury Takes Major Action Against Iran Maritime Network and Houthi Oil Smuggling Operations
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U.S. Treasury Takes Major Action Against Iran Maritime Network and Houthi Oil Smuggling Operations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced major enforcement actions targeting Iran’s defense

June 20, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Explosions take place on the deck of the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion on the Red Sea, in this handout picture released August 29, 2024
Shipping

Ambrey: Israeli Ships Told to Avoid Red Sea as U.S. Considers Intervention in Israel-Iran Conflict

Maritime security firm Ambrey reports that Israel-affiliated vessels face high risks in the Red Sea region as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with

June 18, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
EUNAVFOR Aspides forces escort a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea
Shipping

Red Sea Shipping Traffic Rises After Houthis Narrowed Targets

Red Sea marine traffic has increased by 60% to 36-37 ships a day since August 2024, but is still short of volumes seen before Yemen's Houthis began

June 5, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Aerial top view of a containership at port. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/Avigator Fortuner
Shipping

Container Shipping Industry Posts $9.9 Billion Q1 Profit as Red Sea Crisis Impact Wanes

The container shipping industry recorded a net profit of $9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant decrease from previous quarters while

May 27, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Haifa Port, which is to be sold to India's Adani Ports and local partner Gadot in Haifa, Israel. Photo REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg
Shipping

Yemen’s Houthis Announce ‘Maritime Blockade’ on Israel’s Haifa Port

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced on Monday what they called a "maritime blockade" on Israel's Haifa port in response to Israel's ongoing conflict in

May 20, 2025
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Jane McAllister works a LNG-fueled ZIM containership
Shipping

ZIM Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid Red Sea Crisis, Declares Dividend

Israeli container shipping company ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) reported strong first-quarter results today, with net income more than tripling to $296 million compared to

May 19, 2025
Total Views: 591

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as military strikes are launched against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, at an unspecified location
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Inside Trump’s Surprise Red Sea Ceasefire Deal with the Houthis

Days before a surprise U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis, U.S. intelligence started picking up indications the Yemeni fighters were looking for an exit

May 14, 2025
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