Attacks on vessel continue in Red Sea

In mid September, the IMO provided an update on attacks on shipping as at 11 September.

Since 18 November 2023 the IMO had recorded 67 incidents confirmed by the vessels’ flag states, including actions of piracy against international shipping vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These are incidents that meet three critertia:

More details at: https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/ Documents/Red%20Sea%20Incidents%20Report%20 for%20Member%20States%2012%2009%202024.pdf

1. An attack is reported on a vessel specifically identified by a navy, media or coast state.

2. The attack on this particular vessel is publicly claimed by the Houthis.

3. The attach is confirmed by the flag state or the company.

Since November 2023, the Houthis have publicy claimed responsibility for all cases, but recently several attacks confirmed by navies and the flag state have not been claimed by the Houthis.

A very useful interactive map showing all attaches recorded by Yemen Conflict Observatory is available at: https://acleddata.com/yemen-conflict-observatory/red-sea-attacks-dashboard/