Maersk: Red Sea transits paused

As had been widely expected, following last week’s Houthi attacks on the Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk today officially notified customers that it is pausing all Maersk Red Sea/ Gulf of Aden transits until further notice.

Dear customer,

Following the 30 December incident involving our vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, we have made the decision to pause all transits through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenging situation.

An investigation into...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/maersk-red-sea-transits-paused/

US Navy helicopters sink Houthi rebel boats attacking Red Sea commercial shipping

Aviation elements of the US Navy sank three small boats operated by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia after their crews failed to board a commercial ship in the southern Red Sea earlier this week, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed via social media. Helicopters from the aircraft...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/us-navy-helicopters-sink-houthi-rebel-boats-attacking-red-sea-commercial-shipping/

10 Houthis killed in attack on Maersk Hangzhou

Underscoring the continuing threats facing commercial shipping in the Red Sea, U.S. Central Command has reported on two attacks by Houthis on the Maersk Hangzhou containership. In the second, ten Houthis died.

USS GRAVELY shoots down two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to Houthi attack on merchant vessel.

Today at approximately 8:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU reported that they were struck by a missile while transiting the Southern Red Sea. The… pic.twi...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/10-houthis-killed-in-attack-on-maersk-hangzhou/

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