Attacks On Commercial Ships Raise Concerns For Seafarers In The Red Sea

According to shipping authorities, armed groups are attacking and seizing commercial ships in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen, posing an increasing threat to maritime safety.

The hijacking that occurred at the Gulf of Aden on Sunday is believed to have been executed by Somali pirates. Although missiles were launched from Yemeni territory under Houthi control, the Pentagon claimed the attackers were not Houthis from Yemen.

These occurrences come after a string of assaults in the area since the Israel and Hamas conflict began on October 7.

The Galaxy Leader car carrier, which was linked to Israeli business tycoons, was taken by the Houthis on November 19.

The International Chamber of Shipping emphasised the right of the vessels to freedom of direction and unintentional passage. It demanded an immediate end to the attacks and the release of innocent seafarers.

The Israeli container shipping line ZIM announced aggressive measures in response to the threat to safe trade transit in the Red and Arabian Seas.

Some vessels may need to be rerouted to guarantee the security of crews, ships, and customer cargo. An advisory was released by the U.S.

Maritime Administration (MARAD) advises caution when traversing these areas and keeping an eye out for changing threats. Sources in the insurance industry predict higher war risk premiums in the area, especially for shipping connected to Israel.

Reference- Reuters

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