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A ship has reported a close approach by an unknown craft 30nm west of port Saleef.

The vessel and its crew are safe and continue on their passage.

Commenting on the incident it took place 30nm NW of the boarding and subsequent detention of the UAE flagged MV Rwabee on the 2nd January 22.

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The Saudi-led coalition believes that the use by Houthis of two ports as military bases would turn them into legitimate military targets.

More specifically, according to coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki, the aim is not to target the ports, but “to reach a comprehensive political solution.”

However, he added that in case the Houthis use any civilian sites, then they they “forfeit immunity thus making the ports targets for their forces.”

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All Saudi maritime traffic, characterizing it as SEVERE/CRITICAL. This development comes after Houthi rebels interdicted the UAE flagged MV Rwabee 23nm West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal, on 2nd January.

After the detention of the vessel, Saudi Arabian air defences intercepted and destroyed five drones launched by the Houthis.

The Saudi-led coalition also launched air strikes on targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa in response to the vessel detention and drone attacks took place by the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels.

In addition, on the 5th January 22 the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) claimed that the Saudi-led coalition had diverted to a Saudi port a fifth fuel vessel heading for the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.

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Ownerships calling or passing Lanshan port, China, should note the latest updated Circular from a correspondent, showing the reported positions for fish farms.

The correspondent reports on recent incidents, highlights the additional geographical locations of fish farms, and strongly advises that:

“In route planning, kindly take into account the fishery farms described in our latest circulars, with special attention and caution to area A and D (revised). In addition, before the ship’s arrival at Lanshan port, kindly check with the local agent about the route to enter the anchorage and the port, as well as the distribution of the fishery farms.”