British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

On November 21, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel pursued by up to 12 small boats approximately 74 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The captain of the ship detailed the encounter, stating that over two hours, the boats followed cl...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

Pentagon Confirms Foiled Houthi Attack on U.S. Destroyers

Pentagon Confirms Foiled Houthi Attack on U.S. Destroyers

On November 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful thwarting of a Houthi attack involving multiple drones and missiles targeting two American destroyers as they transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters that the vessels were ta...

Two Missiles Explode Near Ship off Aden Coast: UK Maritime Agency

Two Missiles Explode Near Ship off Aden Coast: UK Maritime Agency

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced early Saturday, August 31, 2024, that two missiles exploded near a ship 130 nautical miles east of Aden, southern Yemen. In a statement on its website, the agency reported that "the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of...

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Missile Launch Sites in 24 Hours

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Missile Launch Sites in 24 Hours

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that it had destroyed three missile launch sites belonging to the Houthi rebels, designated as a terrorist organization. In a statement on X (monitored by "Barran Press"), CENTCOM stated, "Over the past 24...

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

A 220-kilometer oil slick has been spotted in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, following a Houthi attack on an oil tanker on Monday, according to the UK-based Conflict and Environment Observatory.   The non-governmental organization, which monitors the environmental impact of conflic...

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

A blast was reported in the Red Sea, 40 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Mokha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The UKMTO, in a brief statement on its X account, seen by Barran Press, said that the captain of a ship 40 nautical miles ...

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

The Combined Maritime Forces Information Center for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden reported on Monday, July 8, 2024, that the cargo ship "Verbena," flying the flag of Palau, has been towed away from the danger zone and is now en route to its next port of call, according to Reuters. The ...

Maersk Ship Attacked in Gulf of Aden, No Injuries Reported

Maersk Ship Attacked in Gulf of Aden, No Injuries Reported

Shipping giant Maersk reported on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, that one of its vessels, the Maersk Sentosa, was targeted by a flying object in the northern Gulf of Aden earlier in the day. Maersk confirmed that there were no injuries to crew members and no damage to the ship or its cargo, according t...