Latest maritime security updates and reports
gCaptain
The Houthis, an Iran-backed group controlling parts of Yemen, have announced a ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, potentially affecting a critical maritime route to the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports a new form of AIS manipulation, known as 'trolling', has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz. This development adds to existing AIS and GNSS spoofing activities prevalent in the Gulf region.
Splash247
Middle East tensions have intensified following Israeli strikes on Iran, raising concerns for global shipping markets, as reported by Splash247. The conflict, which includes threats in the Red Sea and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, has further complicated maritime operations.
Seatrade Maritime
Houthi forces have threatened to target Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development comes amid ongoing hostilities between Yemen-based groups and Israel, with Iran also involved in the conflict.
gCaptain
Taiwan's coast guard reported the expulsion of four Chinese government ships from restricted waters off the island's southern coast, as detailed by gCaptain. The incident underscores the ongoing maritime tensions between Taiwan and China.
gCaptain
Russian forces have attacked two civilian search and rescue vessels in Ukrainian waters, resulting in injuries, as reported by gCaptain. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba stated that the enemy launched strikes on the boats.
gCaptain
Taiwan has reported that a Chinese coast guard ship and a survey ship conducted a coordinated operation in the waters around strategically important islands in the South China Sea, as reported by gCaptain. This marks the first such operation aimed at provoking Taiwan, according to the report.
gCaptain
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on an international network accused of smuggling Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and laundering revenue, as reported by gCaptain. This move is part of a broader U.S. pressure campaign against Iran.
gCaptain
U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of an expanded maritime enforcement campaign against vessels linked to Iran's oil trade, reports gCaptain. This operation marks a significant step in Washington's efforts to curb Iran's oil exports.
gCaptain
U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, as reported by the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The interdiction took place overnight, according to gCaptain.
