Red Sea Crisis

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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
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Houthis Strike Tanker ‘Olympic Spirit’ in Red Sea

CAIRO, Oct 10 (Reuters) – A Liberia-flagged tanker was struck twice with missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Thursday morning, in an attack

October 10, 2024
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
tanker deck
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Geopolitical Volatility Fuels Surge in Tanker Rates

With tensions in the Middle East ratcheting upward again, the tanker market is taking notice. In a weekly market opinion piece titled “Tankers in

October 9, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Confirm ‘Cape’ Route for Gemini Cooperation Launch

Shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced their decision to utilize the Cape of Good Hope network for the launch of their “Gemini

October 9, 2024
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
Maerican Naval carrier strike group underway in the Red Sea
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Pentagon To Spend $1.2B To Maintain Red Sea Operation

By Tony Capaccio Oct 3, 2024 (Bloomberg) –The Pentagon will spend about $1.2 billion to maintain ships deployed as part of operations in the Red Sea

October 5, 2024
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Friday, October 4, 2024
USV attack on the M/T Cordelia Moon
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U.S. Forces Strike 15 Houthi Targets in Yemen

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces on Friday conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The operation, taking place at

October 4, 2024
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
USV attack on the M/T Cordelia Moon
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Watch: Houthi Rebels Attack Panama-Flagged Tanker in Red Sea

The Iranian-backed Houthis have released new video footage of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) attack on the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Cordelia Moon in the Red

October 3, 2024
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Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
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Prepare for Attack: Houthis Issue Email Warning to Shipping Fleets

ATHENS/LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – On a warm spring night in Athens, shortly before midnight, a senior executive at a Greek shipping company

October 3, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
MT SOUNION under tow, September 14, 2024. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES
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M/T Sounion Continues to Burn as Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has released an update on the ongoing efforts to save the M/T Sounion, a Greek-flagged tanker carrying

October 2, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Strikes Oil Tanker in Red Sea
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Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Strikes Oil Tanker in Red Sea

(Bloomberg) — An explosive-laden drone boat slammed into an oil tanker as it sailed past the coast of Yemen, a sign Israeli airstrikes haven’t deterred

October 1, 2024
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Israel Bombs Yemeni Port After Houthi Attacks
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Israel Bombs Yemeni Port After Houthi Attacks

By Mohammed Hatem and Marissa Newman Sep 29, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Israeli fighter jets bombed a seaport and several power stations in Yemen, its

September 29, 2024
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
MT SOUNION pictured September 2, 2024, in the Red Sea. EUNAVFOR Photo
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New Shipping Industry Guidance Underscores Evolving Houthi Threat in Red Sea

The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) has issued an update to the Interim Industry Transit Advice for the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, warning

September 26, 2024
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
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Iran Brokering Russia-Houthi Talks on Anti-Ship Missiles, Sources Say

By John Irish, Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan Landay UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and

September 24, 2024
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responds as smoke rises from Marlin Luanda, at the location given as Gulf of Aden. Handout via REUTERS
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Disruption Drives Shipping: How Geopolitical Tensions and Market Volatility Are Reshaping Global Maritime Trade

(gCaptain) – One presenter at a recent seminar, produced jointly by law firm Reed Smith and class society DNV, Jakub Walenkiewicz, the Principal Market

September 20, 2024
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UKMTO map showing the location of the suspicious approach, Incident 123, 45NM south of Al Mukha, Yemen.
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Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea After 18-Day Lull

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a suspicious approach by an unmanned surface drone on a merchant vessel near Yemen’s coast

September 20, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
MT SOUNION pictured September 2, 2024, in the Red Sea. EUNAVFOR Photo
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The Rising Costs of Insuring Ships in the Red Sea

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The cost of insuring a ship through the Red Sea has more than doubled since the start of September and some underwriters

September 19, 2024
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The MT Sounion pictured September 17, 2024.
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Exclusive Photos: Fire Continues to Rage on SOUNION Tanker in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, marking a crucial step in a complex salvage operation.

September 17, 2024
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Monday, September 16, 2024
SOUNION Tanker Successfully Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack in Red Sea
Accidents

SOUNION Tanker Successfully Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, as part of a complex salvage operation under the

September 16, 2024
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
MT SOUNION under tow, September 14, 2024. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES
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Fire-Damaged Tanker SOUNION Under Tow in Red Sea

The SOUNION, a Greek-registered oil tanker damaged by Houthi militant attacks last month, is now under tow in the Red Sea as part of a complex salvage

September 15, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
MT SOUNION pictured September 2, 2024, in the Red Sea. EUNAVFOR Photo
Marine Salvage

Risky Salvage of ‘Sounion’ to Restart in Red Sea this Week

ATHENS, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Experts will this week resume a risky operation to salvage the Sounion tanker which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis

September 12, 2024
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com
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Cargo Losses Surge Off South African Coast Amid Red Sea Rerouting

An MSC ship has lost dozens of containers overboard after encountering severe winter weather off the coast of South Africa, marking the third such incident in

September 3, 2024
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