Tag: maritime security

No incident of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 16th – 22nd January 2024.

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, commenced the 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) and urged the prompt release of the Galaxy Leader vessel along with its crew.

Continuous attacks in the Red Sea area have been raising concerns for the integrity of crew and vessels transiting the area, forcing organisations and legislative bodies such as the EU Parliament and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to contemplate action. 

India is engaging in diplomatic talks with Iran and implementing measures to protect its exporters from the impact of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen, Reuters reports.

The last couple of months, the Houthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea, which has resulted in rising security issues, route diversions and broad concerns about the integrity of people and trade in the Red Sea.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 2 and one attempted) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 11th and 15th January 2023.

On 15th January, Houthi forces in Yemen targeted the U.S.-owned and operated dry bulk vessel Gibraltar Eagle with an anti-ship ballistic missile, as confirmed by U.S. Central Command.

On January 12, Houthi rebels launched a missile strike near Yemen, targeting a tanker that was transporting Russian oil.

On Jan. 11 at 2:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces, in coordination with the United Kingdom, and support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain conducted joint strikes on Houthi targets in response to continuous attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

The U.S. Central Command has verified information regarding the recent assault on vessels in the Red Sea. They report that a barrage of missiles and one-way attack drones was initiated from regions in Yemen under Houthi control, characterizing the incident as a "sophisticated attack."