Red Sea Crisis – Shipping Industry awaiting Houthi’s response to Ceasefire Deal – 16.01.2025
Israel and Hamas have agreed on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war with the shipping industry now looking towards the Houthis of Yemen to see if they will stop targeting merchant ships and bring an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis. However, it remains uncertain whether Houthi attacks […]
Casualty – USNS BIG HORN T-AO 198 towed to Oman , disable after running aground – 25.09.2024
The only US Navy replenishment ship serving the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group (CSG) , deployed in the Middle East in support of Israel amid its ongoing war with Hamas and soaring tension between other Iran-backed groups, USNS BIG HORN T-AO 198 ran aground last Monday 23 rd September, 2024 off the coast of Oman damaging […]
Red Sea Crisis – Salvage Armada starts towing Delta Tankers SOUNION – September 2024
The 2006 built crude oil tanker SOUNION which was hit last 21stAugust by Iran-backed Houthis off the coast of Hodeida while carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil started being towed threatening environmental disaster. The 2010 Polish built anchor handling tug/supply ship AIGAION PELAGOS started towing the tanker escorted by military vessels after she left Kali […]
Containers – Containership CMA CGM JULES VERNE escorted by French Navy – February 2024
Last month in coordination with French naval forces, the Explorer Class 396 m container ship CMA CGM JULES VERNE transited the Red Sea without incident, escorted by the French Navy Aquitaine Class (FREMM) frigate FS ALSACE D 656. The French shipping and transport company CMA CGM stated that Tuesday 20th February her container ship CMA […]
Naval News – German Navy Frigate FGS HESSEN F 221 involved in drone shooting at the Red Sea – 27.02.2024
Last Tuesday 27th February, 2024 the German Navy Type 124 Sachsen class frigate FGS HESSEN F 221 has downed two Houthi drones at close range while operating in the Red Sea. In addition, the frigate accidentally fired on an American MQ-9 Reaper drone while confused as to its identity. This spate of action comes just a […]
Red Sea Crisis – British bulker RUBYMAR sinks – 02.03.2024
The BLZ flag bulker RUBYMAR loaded with around 21, 000 tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. When […]
Naval News – Italian Navy Destroyer ITS CAIO DUILIO D 554 Shoots Down Drone In Red Sea – 03.03.2024
On Sunday 3rd March, 2024 the Marina Militare Italiana (Italian Navy) Horizon Class Destroyer ITS CAIO DUILIO D 554 shot down a drone in the Red Sea using her Oto Melara 76 mm gun. The drone bearing similar characteristics to those already used in previous attacks, was around 6 kilometers from the Italian ship, heading […]
Red Sea Crisis – British bulker RUBYMAR has not sunk – 22.02.2024
Last Monday 19th February,2024 the Houthi fighters claimed to have sunk the bulk carrier RUBYMAR. It would have been the most significant incident since attacks on ships began in November. The Houthis had earlier said the vessel was in danger of sinking after claiming the attack that took place in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb […]
Red Sea Crisis – Greek and British ships hit by Houthi attacks – 06.02.2024
According to Houthi spokesperson it was claimed that the group had successfully hit the kamsarmax bulker STAR NASIA owned by Star Bulk and the general cargo ship MORNING TIDE. In a release, the Houthis referred to STAR NASIA as an American ship, and MORNING TIDE as a British ship. The attack on MORNING TIDE which […]
Piracy – 2 Fishing Vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings – January 2024
2 fishing vessels, a Sri Lankan and an Iranian one are reported to have been freed following hijackings by Somali pirates. Seychelles forces rescued a Sri Lankan fishing boat on Monday, according to President Wavel Ramkalawan’s office. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy said it had freed an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel. The attacks on the vessels by […]
