Piracy & Security
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Ro-ro hit by Ukraine was carrying military equipment, says Kyiv
The General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said it hit the Russia-flagged vessel in the port of Kavkaz, which lies in the Kerch Strait separating the Crimean Peninsula from Russia
Houthi threat leads to rise in dark transits across Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
Navies and other maritime administrations recommend vessels disable or at least strongly consider disabling AIS when in the vicinity of the established threat area, but security analysts warn this does not guarantee protection against attacks
Drone strikes spark armed security rethink
Two separate cases of armed security on board ships, both targeted by uncrewed surface vessels, have highlighted the inconsistent approach to use of force and sparked calls for a comprehensive review of private security protocols
Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week
Three of the four vessels were hit by missiles or drone boats and many were attacked several times over the course of many hours
Yemen port disruption unclear as attacks escalate
Despite claims that Hodeidah port was not affected by an Israeli air strike on Saturday, which saw a power station and fuel storage site go up in flames, no vessels have entered or exited the port since
Indian government calls for armed guards review
India’s shipping ministry has questioned whether private security training is sufficient to deal with uncrewed vessel attacks and has called for a comprehensive review
Asiatic Lloyd containership struck by missile in Gulf of Aden
CMA CGM-chartered Lobivia was travelling from Djibouti to Colombo when it was struck by a missile. No crew have been injured, but the vessel is continuing to a port of refuge to assess damage
Incidents of piracy fall, but International Maritime Bureau urges vigilance
The Gulf of Guinea and Somalia still remain areas of concern when it comes to piracy, with serious incidents still occurring in these hotspots
Houthi aggression fails to cause significant further disruption to international shipping lane
The operation of naval forces has helped contribute to the relative stability in transits
Known insurance for Russia-trading tankers plunges to fresh low in June
The number of tankers operating outside Western jurisdiction has risen, as oil prices continue to exceed the $60 per barrel cap imposed on Russian oil by the G7 and Australia 18 months ago
Three craft attack Israel-linked tanker in Red Sea
Three small craft, one unmanned, approached a merchant vessel in the Red Sea and fired on it. The vessel’s master also reported missiles exploding close by two hours after the initial attack
Vessel reports explosion far away from established Houthi threat area
This most recent incident marks a potentially worrying expansion of the Houthi threat zone, which until now has been contained within 800 km of Hodeidah, Yemen
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