Gulf of Aden

US again defeats Houthi attacks on American cargo, military ships

For the second time in 10 days, the U.S. military said it defeated attacks by Houthi militia on American-flagged merchant and naval vessels.

Destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane turned back a range of Houthi missiles and drones Dec. 9-10 in the Gulf of Aden, United States Central Command said in a release.

The Gulf is south of the Red Sea and Suez Canal, a region where Iran-backed Houthi attacks have disrupted commercial shipping since late 2023 in support of forces battling Israel in Gaza and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-again-defeats-houthi-attacks-on-american-cargo-military-ships

Houthis attack US cargo ships

The American military said its warships fought off attacks by Houthi militia on three U.S.-flagged merchant ships in the Gulf of Aden.

Destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden Nov. 30-Dec. 1, according to a statement Monday from United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

CENTCOM said the warships were escorting three U.S.-owned, -operated and -flagged merchant ships in the Gulf south of the Red Sea where...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/houthis-attack-us-cargo-ships

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Cargo Ship Groton in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have taken responsibility for a missile attack on the cargo ship Groton in the Gulf of Aden. This marks their first strike since recent Israeli actions in Hodeida. The attack caused minor damage to the vessel but resulted in no injuries to the crew. The ship was subsequently rerouted to a nearby port.

Details of the Attack

On January 27, 2024, a merchant vessel, identified as the Liberian-flagged Groton, was struck by Houthi anti-ship missiles near the coast of Aden. Houthi...

https://mfame.guru/houthi-rebels-claim-missile-attack-on-cargo-ship-groton-in-gulf-of-aden/

Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower Returns Home Following Seven-month Fight With Houthi Drones, Missiles

Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher “Chowdah” Hill greets his family after arriving home to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on June 14, 2024. USNI News Photo

ABOARD AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER – “Home Sweet Home” by Motley Crue blasted through the ship’s speakers as Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher “Chowdah” Hill made his morning announcement.

Up on the flight deck, Lee Greenwald’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child of Mine” played while sailors performed their...

https://news.usni.org/2024/07/20/carrier-dwight-d-eisenhower-returns-home-following-seven-month-fight-with-houthi-drones-missiles

COLUMN | Houthi attacks show asymmetrical sea warfare is the way ahead [Naval Gazing]

Test firing of the UK-developed DragonFire laser weapon

Attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on merchant shipping in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea continue apace. The Iran-backed Houthis are very well equipped with multiple attack drones and with anti-shipping cruise and ballistic missiles. These weapons are based...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/column-houthi-attacks-show-that-asymmetrical-sea-warfare-is-the-way-ahead-naval-gazing/

Ambrey: Latest Houthi attacks show a “significant increase in effectiveness”

This week has seen a spate of new Houthi attacks — and, in a just released threat circular, maritime risk consultancy Ambrey says that they are showing a significant increase In effective. In the week prior to the release of the Ambrey circular, the Houthi claimed six operations against merchant shipping. Four of those targeting attempts resulted in physical damage.

UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 083 ATTACK UPDATE 004

The crew of the vessel has been evacuated by military authorities. The vessel has...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/ambrey-latest-houthi-attacks-show-a-significant-increase-in-effectiveness/

Houthi missiles strike two more merchant ships

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U.K. Maritime Trade Operations and U.S. Central Command report that Houthi missiles struck two ships, June 8. In one attack, says CENTCOM, one of two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), launched from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden struck M/V MSC Tavvishi, a...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/houthi-missiles-strike-two-more-merchant-ships/

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