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Sources say that the abandoned tanker Lavant is likely to have sunk in Yemen.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2024

Three navy and security sources confirmed that an abandoned tanker drifting near Yemen's coastline in June disappeared and was believed to have sunk. This is the latest vessel lost on the strategically significant Red Sea. This area is on the…

Yemen's Houthis claim they have targeted four ships that are 'linked to Israel, the US and UK'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Yemen's Houthis announced on Monday they had conducted four military actions targeting four ships, including four in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean, "linked to United States, United Kingdom, and Israel". Yahya Saarea…

Officials from Turkey and Somalia are facilitating talks about a port deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Four officials with knowledge of the situation say that the Turkey is now mediating between Somalia, Ethiopia and a port agreement Addis Ababa made with the Somaliland breakaway region earlier this year. Negotiations are the latest effort to repair diplomatic ties.

UKMTO reports that the vessel and crew are safe following an incident southwest of Yemen’s Al Mukha.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2024

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that on Sunday, it received a report about an incident which occurred 13 nautical miles southwest from Yemen's Al Mukha. However, the vessel and crew were in good health. A UKMTO note stated that a merchant ship reported 12 small craft approaching it.
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