Maritime security

Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026.
 A US coast guard ship is pictured at sea in the Moray Firth, northern Scotland, on January 14, 2026. Britain said on January 7, it provided "enabling support" during a US operation to seize the Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, which was condemned by Moscow.

Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship is from Lido beach in central Mogadishu, on April 25, 2025 in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Suspected pirates hijack cargo ship off Somalia, vessel headed toward coastline with crew onboard

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026

Turkey could consider joining Strait of Hormuz demining operation, Hakan Fidan says


Panama-flagged oil tanker reportedly attacked southwest of Yemen's Mocha - Ambrey

Ambrey said a radio communication indicated the vessel was hit by a missile and that there was a fire onboard.

 An aerial view of the Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze following a Houthi missile attack at sea, March 6, 2024, in this handout photo.

US intercepts Houthi attack into the Red Sea, no casualties reported

In March, the group's leader said the group was expanding its attack area to prevent Israel-linked ships from passing through the Indian Ocean toward the Cape of Good Hope.

 An aerial view of the Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze following a Houthi missile attack at sea, March 6, 2024, in this handout photo.

Missiles attack inflicts damage to vessel SW of Yemen's Mokha

The tanker, which was not identified by name, was en route from Pimorsk, Russia, to Vadinar, India, when it was attacked, Ambrey said in its advisory note.

 Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024.

Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile, upgrade weapons arsenal - report

Last week the Houthis's leader warned that the group would begin attacking ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in Africa's southern tip.

 A protester carries a mock drone as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sanaa, Yemen February 16, 2024.

Houthi sinking of Rubymar ship off Yemen is a blow to the West - analysis

More thought needs to be put into what to do when and if ships are struck by missiles. Letting ships slowly sink is not a good solution.

 A satellite image shows the Belize-flagged and UK-owned cargo ship Rubymar, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis, according to the US military's Central Command, before it sank, on the Red Sea, March 1, 2024.

Ambrey reports incident west of Yemen's Red Sea port Hodeidah

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they could only reconsider their missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea once Israel ends its "aggression" in the Gaza Strip.

 The Nautica, a replacement oil tanker for the decaying FSO Safer, arrives in the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen July 17, 2023

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on ship in Gulf of Aden, say it could sink

The ship was heading north during its journey from Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates to Varna, Bulgaria, when the attack occurred, Ambrey said in an advisory note.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on oil tanker in Red Sea

The US State Department said on Friday that the vessel, which was carrying crude oil bound for India, was hit by a missile on its port side.

The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

EU set to launch maritime mission in Red Sea on Monday

In 2022, the EU designated the Northwest Indian Ocean a “maritime area of interest,” an area spanning from the Strait of Hormuz to the Tropic of Capricorn, and from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

Seafarers can refuse to sail through Red Sea as Houthis step up attacks -industry

Seafarers remain in the firing line, and have already signed agreements to receive double pay when entering the high-risk zones.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015