attacks on merchant ships

CRS says Houthis pose a long term threat

After Israel responded massively to an attack on the Port of Eilat with an attack on the Houthi-held Yemeni Port of Hodeida on July 20, there was a lull in the Houthi attacks on merchant shipping.

But not for long, indicating that the Houthis pose a long term threat that won’t go away any time soon, with a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) “In Focus” briefing saying that “Yemen’s underlying conflict remains unresolved and the long-term threats the Houthis could pose present a vexing...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/crs-says-houthis-pose-a-long-term-threat/

New DIA report on Iranian Houthi weapons sourcing

Despite continuing efforts by CENTCOM to destroy Houthi weapons on the ground before they can be used to attack merchant ships, the Yemen-based terrorist group seems to have little trouble in acquiring more, as seen in the incidents that we reported on yesterday, and which we have now updated to include the identities of the vessels attacked.

Iran is, of course, a major supplier of Houthi weapons and the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a new report providing a visual...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/new-dia-report-on-iranian-houthi-weapons-sourcing/

NATO warns of mine danger areas in northwest Black Sea

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues there are increasing reports of missile attacks on merchant ships. Now the NATO Shipping Center is warning that risks to shipping also include mine danger areas.

NATO says that with a high risk of collateral damage in the northwestern Black Sea within Ukrainian territorial waters and adjacent international waters, civilian shipping is encouraged to exercise caution and be on high alert in the area.

Mine Danger Areas [Image: NATO]

While mine danger areas...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/safety-and-security/nato-warns-of-mine-danger-areas-in-northwest-black-sea/

VIDEO: Russian attacks on merchant ships reported

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, reports of Russian attacks on merchant ships are growing. Video posted on YouTube shows the Moldovan flagged, bunker vessel Millennial Spirit (IMO7392610) in flames after being struck by two missiles when at anchorage off Odessa.

Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global reports that, according to the Ukrainian port authority the vessel had 600 tons of fuel oil and diesel on board. The vessel was reportedly hit twice, one missile...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/safety-and-security/video-russian-attacks-on-merchant-ships-reported/