Tag: Gulf of Aden

Lloyd's Register (LR) informs that new regulations will come into effect regarding the discharge of oil, oily mixtures, and garbage within the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas. 

The Bridge Emergency Reference Cards have been published by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), and the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), to provide essential emergency procedures for vessels transiting the Middle East. 

The Interim Industry Transit Advice for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has been updated to reflect the changes to the Houthi threat and the contact information of the naval forces currently operating to protect shipping in the area, BIMCO highlights.

According to UKMTO, on 26th August 2024, suspicious activity involving an unmanned vessel has been observed in the Gulf of Aden. 

According to Reuters, on July 16th that the Liberia-flagged oil tanker Chios Lion was evaluating damage and examining a possible oil leak following an assault by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea.

According to UKMTO, on July 14th, Yemen's Houthi rebels reported conducting two military operations: one in the Gulf of Aden and another in Eilat, located at the southern tip of Israel, Reuters highlights.

According to Reuters, the EU naval mission safeguarding vessels traversing the Red Sea reported that its frigate, Psara, successfully neutralized two unmanned aerial vehicles in the Gulf of Aden on 7th July.

A merchant vessel reported a missile hitting the water near the ship 52 nautical miles south of Yemen's port of Aden, as per the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

A cargo ship flying the flag of Palau was struck by missiles from Yemen's Houthi militants in the Gulf of Aden on 13th June 2024.

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning ten individuals, entities, and vessels across multiple jurisdictions for engaging in the illicit transport of oil and other commodities, including for Houthi financial facilitator Sa’id al-Jamal.