Middle East

2 days ago

Saudi Red Sea Authority Reports on Coastal Tourism Investment

The Saudi Red Sea Authority and the Ministry of Investment, released a report titled highlighting the significant role of coastal tourism.

Saudi Red Sea Authority Reports on Coastal Tourism Investment
6 days ago

Vessel in Red Sea Targeted by Multiple Projectiles, Crew Safe

A ship navigating the Red Sea, approximately 70 nautical miles off Al Hudayah, Yemen, reported being attacked by a series of projectiles.

Vessel in Red Sea Targeted by Multiple Projectiles, Crew Safe
16 Sep 2024

UAE Bans OceanEXL for Violating Bunker Trading Regulations

UAE Maritime Administration impose ban on bunker supplier OceanEXL, prohibiting the company from trading, supplying fuel to ships within the UAE.

UAE Bans OceanEXL for Violating Bunker Trading Regulations
11 Sep 2024

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

US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
3 Sep 2024

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.

Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles
2 Sep 2024

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.

Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden
2 Sep 2024

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.

Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo
29 Aug 2024

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.

Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker
29 Aug 2024

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.

Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill
28 Aug 2024

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.

Oil Tanker Continues to Burn Days After Houthi Red Sea Attack
23 Aug 2024

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.

Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack
22 Aug 2024

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

British Maritime Agency Reports Vessel Attack in the Red Sea
22 Aug 2024

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.

Greek Tanker Disabled After Attack Off Yemen Coast
9 Aug 2024

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.

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
9 Aug 2024

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.

Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Yemen: Vessel and Crew Safe