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On 19 May 2025, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced a maritime prohibition targeting the Port of Haifa (ILHFA).
This decision, effective 20 May 2025 at 00:01 Sana’a time, bans all maritime navigation to and from the port of Haifa, citing Israel’s continued military actions in Gaza, including the targeting of civilians and restrictions on humanitarian aid. The move is based on Yemeni Law No. (5) of 1445 AH and the Sanctions Regulation on Supporters of the Usurping Zionist Entity (SR-SUZE).
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Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) highlighted rising maritime risks illustrated by two key incidents involving a suspected shadow fleet tanker standoff in the Gulf of Finland and severe GPS jamming in the Red Sea that grounded a containership.
These events serve as stark reminders of the evolving threats posed by geopolitical friction and electronic warfare in strategic shipping lanes.
Gulf of Finland: Shadow Fleet Tensions Escalate NATO-Russia Risk
On 13 May 2025, a maritime confrontation unfolded in the Gulf of Finland, when the Estonian Navy intercepted the Russia-bound tanker JAGUAR, flagged to Gabon and recently sanctioned by the UK. Suspected of operating as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, the JAGUAR refused a lawful request to alter course for inspection.
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The publication Transport Guidance for the Prevention of Shortages for Dry Bulk Cargoes. is now available in both new and traditional Mandarin. Dry cargoes, particularly those carried in bulk and bagged, are subject to disputes arising related to the volume of cargo having been declared at the load port and that having been delivered at the disport.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/API_Cargo_Shortage_Guidance.pdf
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The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has published its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. The VCSF recognises that responding to vehicle fires onboard PCCs, PCTCs, RoRo and Ro-Pax vessels is both dangerous and challenging. These guidelines have been designed to reduce the risk to the safety of crews, passengers, the environment, the vessel and the cargo. The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum is a consortium of vessel operators, insurers and other industry experts, whose role is to promote safety on vessels designed to carry vehicles.
Full advisory at the following link.