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Incident approximately 33nm East of Assab, Eritrea

Incident approximately 33nm East of Assab, Eritrea - LSS UKMTO has received a report of up to 3 explosions 1-5nm from a merchant vessel in the Bab El Mandeb, 33 nm East of Assab, Eritrea. Master reports no damage to the vessel and crew are reported safe at present. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any s...

US Tries to Persuade Shippers to Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Attacks

US Tries to Persuade Shippers to Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Attacks - LSS The US military is trying to reassure shipping companies that a multinational force is making it safe to sail through the Red Sea and Suez Canal even though attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels show no sign of stopping. The Pentagon is “engaged with industry on a near-daily basis to gauge needs ...