US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
September 10th, US announces sanctions on several vessels involved in transporting munitions from Iran to Russia, accusing Iran of supplying arms
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Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles
On September 2nd, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a merchant vessel, a crude oil tanker.
Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden
The UKMTO reported that a missile attack occurred on a vessel on August 31, approximately 130 nautical miles east of the Gulf of Aden, Yemen.
Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo
The Namibian government has denied the ship MV Kathrin permission to dock at Walvis Bay Port, the nation’s largest commercial port.
Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker
Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Houthis in Yemen have agreed to allow salvage teams access to the severely damaged Sounion.
Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill
The oil tanker Sounion, which was targeted by Houthi rebels last week, remains engulfed in flames and is now leaking oil, as per the US Pentagon.
Oil Tanker Continues to Burn Days After Houthi Red Sea Attack
The Sounion, a Suezmax tanker built in 2006, marks the third vessel from Greece's Delta Tankers to be targeted by the Houthis this month.
Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack
The Sounion, severely damaged and abandoned after Houthi attacks on Wednesday, is carrying a cargo of oil four times more than the Exxon Valdez.
British Maritime Agency Reports Vessel Attack in the Red Sea
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British maritime security agency, has confirmed another vessel attack in the Red Sea on August 21
Greek Tanker Disabled After Attack Off Yemen Coast
A tanker belonging to Delta Tankers has been attacked and left disabled approximately 77 nautical miles off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen.
UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
The United Arab Emirates has recently prohibited ships flying the Eswatini flag from entering its ports, following a similar ban on Cameroon.
Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Yemen: Vessel and Crew Safe
August 8th, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported an attack on a crude oil tanker 45 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen.
Houthis Claim Attacks on Container Ship and U.S. Destroyers
August 7, Houthis alleged they had targeted the containership Contship Ono and two U.S. destroyers, the Colon and Laboon, in the Gulf of Aden.
Filipino Crew Members of MSC ARIES Released by Iran
The Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines has confirmed that all Filipino crew members aboard the MSC Aries have been released.
Explosion Incident Involving Container Ship Reported by UKMTO
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion at sea involving the containership Groton on August 3rd.