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Explosion Near Vessel in Red Sea Sparks Security Concerns off Yemeni Coast

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – A security firm has reported an explosion near a vessel in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. The incident took place in a region known for its instability and ongoing conflicts. The explosion is believed to have occurred on a vessel that was navigating through the Red Sea, a vital shipping lane for international trade. Details surrounding the explosion, including the cause and extent of damage, are still under …

Merchant Vessel Near Yemen Reports Two Explosions, Crew Safe – UK Agency

A vessel traveling through the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen recently experienced two close-range explosions, according to a statement by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The vessel and its crew are all reported to be safe, although authorities are currently investigating the incident. Details regarding the ship and the nature of the attack have not been disclosed by the UK Maritime Trade Operations, which is operated by the Royal Navy of Britain. …

Marshall Islands-flagged tanker reports explosions off Yemen’s coast: Third merchant vessel attack in 48 hours recorded

Cairo, Egypt – A Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker experienced two explosions near the ship while sailing off the coast of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, marking the third attack on merchant vessels in the past 48 hours, a British security firm reported Friday. Reports indicated that the master of another merchant vessel in the same area also witnessed an explosion off the vessel’s starboard side, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. …

Houthi Rebels Launch Missiles at Vessel in Gulf of Aden Amid Escalating Campaign

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched an attack in the Gulf of Aden, setting off explosions near a Singapore-flagged vessel. The incident, part of a series of assaults by the Iranian-backed group, comes amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The targeted vessel, Propel Fortune, was able to continue its journey without any injuries or damages, according to the United States military’s Central Command. The Houthi rebels claimed …

Explosion Near Vessel Reported in Eastern Aden, According to UK Maritime Agency

ADEN, Yemen: An explosion was reported near a vessel east of Aden, according to the UK maritime agency. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Aden, a strategic waterway off the southern coast of Yemen, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. The UK Maritime Trade Operations, which is run by the British Royal Navy, stated that an unspecified vessel was targeted near the coast of Yemen. The cause of the explosion and …

Explosion reported near merchant vessel off Yemeni coast, crew safe – maritime agencies

ADEN, Yemen – An explosion occurred near a merchant vessel off the coast of the Yemeni port city of Aden on Tuesday, according to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency and British maritime security firm Ambrey. The targeted vessel, a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier, was traveling through the Maritime Security Transit Corridor about 53 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The vessel’s route was from the United States to India. Despite …

US Military Launches Fourth Wave of Missile Strikes in Yemen After Houthi Attack on US Vessel

Video footage captured a nighttime explosion in the city of Dhamar, Yemen. The US military conducted a series of missile strikes on Houthi-controlled sites, marking the fourth time in a week that the group has been directly targeted in Yemen. The strikes, launched from the Red Sea, hit over a dozen sites and were in response to a drone attack from Houthi-controlled areas that targeted a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The video …