Italian Frigate Completes Third Protection Mission

Italian Frigate Completes Third Protection Mission

The EU Naval Mission "Aspides" announced on Sunday that the Italian frigate "Federico Martinengo" has completed its third mission safeguarding commercial shipping in the Red Sea.  In a statement, Asphides stated that the frigate provided direct protection as part of bro...

Somali Pirates Release Yemeni Fishing Boat and Crew

Somali Pirates Release Yemeni Fishing Boat and Crew

On February 25, 2025, Somali pirates freed a Yemeni fishing boat and its crew, who had been captured off the Horn of Africa the previous week, according to ABC News. The vessel was initially attacked on February 17 near Eyl, Somalia, by pirates armed with ladders and weapons. After seizing the boa...

US Enhances Red Sea Maritime Security with Advanced Detection System

US Enhances Red Sea Maritime Security with Advanced Detection System

The United States has deployed a cutting-edge analytical system in the Red Sea to bolster maritime security and counter potential threats, particularly from Houthi attacks on American vessels. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command, explained to "Defense One&quo...

British Maritime Authority Reports Incident Off the Coast of Aden

British Maritime Authority Reports Incident Off the Coast of Aden

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving notification of a maritime incident off the coast of Aden, southern Yemen. In a brief statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and reviewed by Barran Press, the British agency indicated that the incident oc...

British Maritime Authority Reports Incident Off the Coast of Mokha

British Maritime Authority Reports Incident Off the Coast of Mokha

On November 17, 2024, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations announced it had received reports of an incident occurring 25 nautical miles off the coast of Mokha, Yemen. In a statement published on its official website, the authority noted that investigations into the incident are ongoing ...

Five Potential Reasons Behind the Decline in Houthi Maritime Attacks

Five Potential Reasons Behind the Decline in Houthi Maritime Attacks

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, The National reported five potential reasons for the decrease in maritime attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization. The report also highlighted a growing isolation among Houthi leaders due to fears of being targeted. ...

Commercial Ship Damaged by Projectile Off the Coast of Hodeidah

Commercial Ship Damaged by Projectile Off the Coast of Hodeidah

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a commercial vessel sustained damage on Thursday due to an attack by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Hodeidah, western Yemen. In a statement, the UKMTO, managed by the British Royal Navy, noted that the ship's captain report...

Concerns in Washington Over Potential Russian Missile Supply to Houthis

Concerns in Washington Over Potential Russian Missile Supply to Houthis

On September 30, 2024, an American official expressed concerns regarding the possibility of Russia supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that this could exacerbate instability in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking highlighted t...

US Forces Destroy Houthi Missile Systems and Drones in Yemen

US Forces Destroy Houthi Missile Systems and Drones in Yemen

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the destruction of two missile systems and five drones belonging to the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, within the past 24 hours. The CENTCOM statement, published on X,reviewed ...