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The Arab coalition recently demanded the immediate release of a UAE-flagged cargo ship that the Houthi militia hijacked off the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Sunday, or face the prospect of a “use force if necessary.”
To remind, the UKMTO received reports that an MV has been attacked in position 15°13.0N 042°12.0E, approximately 23nm West of Ras Isa Marine Terminal late on Sunday 2 Jan.
In light of the above, the Arab coalition has threatened to use force if the Houthis do not immediately release the UAE-flagged cargo ship they hijacked off the Yemeni western port city of Hodeidah.
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Information Fusion Centre (IFC) issued its latest infographic, providing a summary of incidents against ships in the Singapore Strait as of 6 January 2022.
According to the infographic below, there were a total of 8 incidents that happened in the month of December, which occurred between 1000H-0530H. There has been increasing incidents involving tug and barges recently.
Of note, there were three incidents regarding tugs and barges in December 2021 and one in November 2021.
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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.”