Tag: Israel-Hamas Conflict

Gaza and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement, but shipping industry remains uncertain about potential continuation of attacks on vessels.

According to Arab News, a recent UN report on Yemen reveals significant insights into the shipping activities linked to the Houthis.

Egyptian activists have lodged a complaint against Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and others over the docking of the German ship MV Kathrin at Alexandria Port, which carries 150,000 kg of explosives allegedly destined for Israel.

On 18 October, Yemen's Houthi militants announced that they targeted a Malta-flagged container ship named Megalopolis in the Arabian Sea using drones, although they did not specify when the attack occurred.

The Panama Maritime Authority strongly recommends all Panama flag vessels to take all security measures and avoid transiting in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, including the Gaza Strip.

Israel conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, Yemen, killing at least four people and injuring 29, according to Reuters. 

Gard P&I Club has issued an alert to inform ship operators of the port situation in Israel, following escalating conflicts in the area. 

Following escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, Ambrey has issued a circular to highlight what operators should bear in mind when calling ports in the area.

UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) has released a statement to inform of increased unmanned aircraft activity in the Arabian Gulf and Western Indian Ocean. 

Gard P&I Club informs that the situation in Israel and Gaza and the surrounding sea areas remains volatile and recommends assessing all port calls in Israel on a case-by-case basis.