Industry publishes updated advice for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Ade...

Industry publishes updated advice for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Published: 25 September 2024

The Interim Industry Transit Advice for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has been updated to reflect the changes to the Houthi threat and the contact information of the naval forces currently operating to protect shipping in the area.

The updated advice elaborates further on the threat posed by the Houthis. This threat includes vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK, including those that may have docked at Israeli ports in the past. The methods of attack include masquerading as Yemeni officials, using anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles, water-borne improvised explosive devices, drones, and mines.

The advice also highlights that the use of armed guards should be thoroughly assessed, and that two naval formations, EU Naval Forces’ Operation Aspides and Combined Maritime Forces’ Operation Prosperity Guardian, are conducting operations to protect merchant shipping in the area.

Please follow the link below to the full version of the advice.

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