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...

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...

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...

British Oil Tanker Targeted in Four Attacks off Yemen's Coast

British Oil Tanker Targeted in Four Attacks off Yemen's Coast

A British oil tanker was targeted in a series of attacks off the coast of Yemen's al-Mokha port in the Red Sea on Thursday and Friday, according to British maritime security reports. While the attacks caused no damage or injuries, they highlight the ongoing maritime insecurity in the region. ...

MASAM Destroys Houthi Missile Underwater off Bab el-Mandeb Coast

MASAM Destroys Houthi Missile Underwater off Bab el-Mandeb Coast

The Saudi Project for the Clearance of Yemeni Lands from Mines (MASAM) announced on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, that its team in the Aden and West Coast sector successfully destroyed an unexploded missile found underwater in the Al-Ardi area off the Bab el-Mandeb coast. In a statement published on ...

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...