Tag: Israel-Hamas Conflict

After Saturday's a surprise attack against Israel by the Hamas militant group, the conflict that wrecks the area continues to raise concerns for the implications of security and trade in the area, as well as the spread of a wider conflict.

Following the geopolitical conflict in Israel, as well as the recent attacks on Israeli ports, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) issued a ship security advisory to inform that the security level for these ports and territorial waters has been raised to Security Level III.

The Gard P&I Club highlights that the situation in Israel remains volatile and recommends assessing all port calls in the country on a case-by-case basis. Appropriate measures should be incorporated into ship contingency plans.

The Panama Maritime Administration has issued a circular to provide guidance to Panama flag vessels following the Israel-Hamas Conflict that broke out on October 7th, 2023, urging all vessels to implement comprehensive security protocols and steer clear of the Mediterranean vicinity around the Gaza Strip.

Due to the re-escalation Israeli ports are deemed to be at heightened risk. With continuous rocket barrages expected from Gaza, alongside the potential for a protracted conflict the damage to port infrastructure becomes increasingly probable, Dryad Global warns in a recent article.

Cruise ships bound for Israel have been rerouted to Cyprus, as shipping officials have confirmed, to avoid the conflict that has been taking place since Saturday.

On Saturday morning, the Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack against Israel, prompting a swift response from the country. The ensuing conflict has now escalated, raising concerns about human life as well as multiple sectors, including the maritime industry.