Middle East

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.

A tanker on fire and surrounded by small boats

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.

The flag of Eswatini

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.

An oil tanker under attack by two small boats

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.

A Houthi drone

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.

Iranian officials releasing Filipino crew from the MSC Aries

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.

A missile and explosion near a container ship

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar

Oil products tanker Overseas Santorini faced significant protests from pro-Palestinian supporters during a port call at Gibraltar for bunkering.

The port of Gibraltar

Iran Releases Crude Oil Cargo from Seized Tanker St. Nikolas

Iran has released the crude oil cargo of the St. Nikolas, a 159,000 dwt oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman.

An oil tanker at sunset

Dubai-Based Entities to Facilitate Russian Gas Shipments

Entities have been set up in Dubai to facilitate the movement of Russian gas shipments, reminiscent of Moscow's strategies to circumvent sanctions

Dubai cityscape at sunset

Israel Attack Hudaydah After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

On July 20th, Israel launched an attack on the port of Hudaydah which is situated on Yemen's west coast along the Red Sea.

Aerial view of Tel Aviv

Oman Reports Capsizing of Product Tanker Prestige Falcon

Oman's Maritime Security Centre announced that the product tanker Prestige Falcon had capsized 25 nautical miles southwest of Ras Madrakah, Oman.

A capsized oil tanker off the coast of Oman

Three Separate Red Sea Attacks Claimed by Houthis

On Monday, July 15th, Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting three vessels: the Bentley I, the Olvia and the Chios Lion.

Houthis attacking an oil tanker

Detained Oil Tanker Adventure Sweet Finally Leaves Iran

The oil tanker Adventure Sweet, detained by Iran for over a year, has been released and is now heading towards international waters.

Two oil tankers on the horizon

Maersk Container Ship Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea

July 9, the British maritime security agency, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report of an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea.

A Maersk container ship at sea

Celestyal's Arabian Gulf Cruises Now Up to 50% Off

Celestyal has unveiled a new summer promotion offering up to 50% off on its Arabian Gulf voyages from 2024 through 2027, according to a statement

Dubai as seen from the water

Maersk Warns of Continuing Disruptions to Red Sea Routes

The coming months are expected to be difficult for carriers and businesses due to ongoing disruptions in container shipping through the Red Sea.

An image depicting the Red Sea and its associated shipping disruptions

Twelve 'Suspicious' Boats Surround Bulk Carrier Off Yemen

On June 30, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a dozen suspicious small boats surrounded a vessel in the Red Sea.

The Summer Lady surrounded by small boats

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Red Sea Attack on Bulker

On June 27, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Red Sea.

Houthis attacking a bulk carrier

ITF Calls for Action to Ensure Seafarer Protection from Houthis

The International Transport Workers’ Federation and seafarers’ union urged the global community to take action to ensure the safety of seafarers.

Houthis attacking a container ship

Missile Attack on MSC SARAH V in the Arabian Sea

On Monday, June 24, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was attacked while navigating the Arabian Sea.

An MSC container ship