Vessels anchored at Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal are being held against their will by Houthi forces, according to a security alert issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on May 1, 2025.
Despite having proper clearance from the United Nations, these ships are not being allowed to leave.
The UKMTO confirmed receiving multiple reports from vessels in the anchorage, revealing that local authorities have blocked departures, with some...