Israel to respond to Houthi missile attack against Tel Aviv early on 15 September.
In July, the #Houthis introduced the "fifth phase of escalation" which included a #UAV attacks against #TelAviv. #Israel retaliated within 24 hours of the #Houthi attack.
In response, Israeliβ¦
Some great news coming from EUNAVFOR ASPIDES:
Update on MV SOUNION salvage status
Under protection of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES πͺπΊ, MV SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area without any oil spill. While private stakeholders complete the salvage operation, ASPIDES willβ¦
Houthis share video which shows launch of alleged hypersonic missile "Palestine 2" used in attack against Tel Aviv on 15 September.
Notice 'Hypersonic' printed on the missile to ensure there can be no confusion surrounding the missile's capabilities π€
According to the video,β¦
Israel / Lebanon Update π¨
β Over 2,800 Lebanese Hizballah (LH) militants were injured, with up to 9 killed, following the explosion of their personal communication devices on Sept. 17.
β The blasts occurred in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood, southern Lebanon, and Beqaaβ¦
Lebanon / Israel π¨
"The focus is shifting north, and we are at the beginning of a new phase of the war - it requires courage, determination and perseverance from us. It is very important to do things at this stage in close cooperation - between all organisations, at allβ¦
Israel / Lebanon Update π¨
β On September 18, explosions from wireless #communication devices killed at least three and injured over 100 Lebanese Hezbollah (LH) militants in various parts of Lebanon, with the heaviest impact in Dahieh, #Beirut.
β September 18 explosionsβ¦
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ βοΈ
Second attack by the Houthis in the same day for the first time since 15 July (BENTLEY I & CHOIS LION).
Master reports two explosions in the water in close proximity to the vessel 57NM south of Aden.
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ βοΈ
Attack - Red Sea.
MSCHOA: merchant vessel was under attack. Crew & ship safe. Fire exchanged between skiffs & security team, a mother vessel has been sighted with the 3 other skiffs. The skiffs are blue and white.
Gulf of Guinea
US MARAD released an update to its Gulf of Guinea Advisory owing to 3 kidnappings for ransom over the last year, including 2 in past 6 months. 3 suspicious approaches were reported between May-June offshore Gabon (2) and Ghana (1)
Israel / Iran π¨
#Iran has reportedly launched multiple drones and missiles consisting of Ballistic Missiles and Land Attack Cruise Missiles towards Israel territory
#security #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry
US MARAD advises US ships to turn off AIS during Red Sea Gulf of Aden transits.
#security #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #yemen
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ β
MSCHoA reported that MV RUEN which has been held by pirates since 14 December 2023, is currently sailing eastward at position 06 40 N 052 11 E. No ransom has been paid yet. It is possible that it is being used as a mother ship to attack new vessels.
MV
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ βοΈ
Attack - Gulf of Aden.
Analysis indicates the US owned, Barbados-flagged Bulk Carrier TRUE CONFIDENCE was likely the target of the latest Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden.
As anticipated, earlier hail was likely pre-cursor to a missile/drone attack.
RT @_MartinKelly_: MARITIME SECURITY π¨ βοΈ
Attack -Gulf of Aden.
BEHSHAD's recent departure from Djibouti following the recent US cyber atβ¦
The Department of State announces the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group.
https://twitter.com/StateDept
Iraq π¨
USCENTCOM Conducts Strike Killing Kataβib Hezbollah Senior Leader
#security #middleeast #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #yemen
Possible first use of RPG/Ship launched rocket.
[MSCHoA] The vessel was under attack by rockets launched from a small boat.
[UKMTO] The master was aware of a small craft on his Port side. The master stated that a projectile was fired at his vessel on the Port side which passed over the deck, causing slight damage to the bridge windows
Feb. 4 Summary of Additional USCENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes in Yemen
On Feb. 4, at approximately 5:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi a land attack cruise missile.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. U.S. forces struckβ¦
Somali pirates are back in action. The Indian Ocean Commission issues a statement calling for urgent action.
https://www.safeseas.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Brief_piracy_CGIMA_24Jan24-1.pdf
#security #middleeast #redsea #mena #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #piracy #somalia
Yemen π¨
9th strike against #Houthis. Houthis have not conducted drone/missile attack for 6 days; longest since the Houthis began attacking ships on 19 Nov 23. Is this a case of effective US (an allied) airstrikes, or the calm before the Houthi (and Axis of Resistance) storm?
Red Sea / Yemen / Iraq / Israelπ¨
No reported attacks in last 24hrs [6 days since last attack]. UKMTO reported UAS activity in Red Sea.
INTERTANKO issued security bulletin advising area of increased threat exists between 12N and 16N and west of 048E.
Yemen π¨
Multiple sources reporting explosion in #Hodeidah preceded by intense flight of warplanes over the regionβs airspace following multiple #Houthi attacks against shipping
#security #redsea #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #iran #Israel #Hamas #yemen
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ β
Boarding more than 400nm off #Somalia after at least 5 dhows hijacked off Somali coast since 22 Nov.
Reports suggest Liberian-flagged LILA NORFOLK was boarded whilst en route from #Brazil to #Bahrain.
If LILA NORFOLK is the pirated vessel, she continuesβ¦
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ β
Third incident reported in Red Sea so far today.
#security #middleeast #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #Yemen
Our Head of Advisory @_MartinKelly_ was the first to identify STRINDA as the victim of the latest Houthi attack
#security #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #Yemen #marsec
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ β
Investigating: new explosion in the Gulf of Oman
#security #middleeast #redsea #mena #middleeast #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #Yemen #marsec
MARITIME SECURITY π¨ β
Please see below statement from CENTCOM re 4vattacks against 3 vessels in the #RedSea on 3 Dec
#security #middleeast #mena #maritime #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #shippingindustry #maritimeindustry #iran #Israel #Hamas #Houthis #Yemen #marsec
UPDATE
Iran-flagged FV AL-ASHKAAN was hijacked by armed group of between 6-8 personnel armed with AK47s & RPGs whilst engaged in IUU fishing off Bosaso, Somalia. The hijackers have sailed AL-ASHKAAN away from the Somlai coastline towards international waters in the Gulf of Aden
MARITIME SECURITY UPDATEπ¨ β
6 incidents reported in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean in past 8 days.
NEW INCIDENT:
π¨27 Nov: CENTRAL PARK released, missiles launched towards CENTRAL PARK and USS MASON (DDG87).
π¨26 Nov: CENTRAL PARK hijacked off Yemen
π¨26 Nov:β¦
#Maritime π¨
US MARAD: In light of current tensions &hostilities in the E. Med, there is an increased risk to commercial vessels operating in the region
#security #middleeast #mena #maritimesecurity #shipsandshipping #maritimeindustry #Israel #Hamas
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