Regional conflicts in the Middle East raises the security risk to merchant shipping, in particular vessels transiting the Red Sea and GoA.
Following the renewed intensification of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis continue to target vessels transiting the southern Red Sea, Bab-al-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden.
The following comprises the latest information and intelligence which will allow members in carrying out their voyage risk assessments.
Ambrey threat assessments
In reaction to the Houthi attack on the bulk carrier TRUE CONFIDENCE and the tragic loss of life, maritime risk management experts Ambrey has issued a new threat circular (dated 07 March 2024).
Ambrey informs that the vessel fell into the Houthi’s targeting profile as several public database sites were providing outdated vessel information, and incorrectly showed the vessel as being financed by a U.S.-affiliated company.
It is reported that the Houthis warned the vessel ahead of the attack, and when the crew turned her around and drifted, they were then subjected to an attack using an anti-ship ballistic missile.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://north-standard.com/insights/news/red-sea-security-threat-to-shipping/