THE situation in the Red Sea is a worrying development for international shipping and trade and a US-led initiative to form a multinational naval force could help to deter further attacks and ensure the safe passage of vessels. President Joe Biden is attempting to rally US allies to put together a multinational naval force to protect shipping in the Red Sea and in the Bad Al-Madeb Strait from Houthi threats, according to UK’s Seatrade Maritime News. US concerns were heightened following a...