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Logistics Houthi Strike Hits Saudi VLCC Amzan Off Yanbu in Red Sea
A Saudi-owned VLCC, Amzan, was struck by an unknown projectile off Yanbu on August 24, causing a main deck fire but no casualties or pollution. The attack extends the Houthi campaign against Saudi shipping to the key Red Sea crude export route, where tanker calls have fallen by more than a third since a July 20 ban.
Finance Leading P&I Clubs Cancel Red Sea War-Risk Cover Across Indian Ocean
Several leading P&I clubs, including NorthStandard and UK P&I Club, have issued notices cancelling certain war-risk covers across the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean, effective August 16. The coordinated move follows actions by commercial reinsurers and reflects a deteriorating underwriting assessment of the region, Splash247 reported.
Logistics US Disables Containership in Gulf of Oman While Red Sea Strike Kills Six Seafarers
On Tuesday, US forces disabled the Panama-flagged containership Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman, while a separate ballistic-missile attack on the Egyptian-owned general cargoship Tihamah near the Bab el-Mandeb killed six seafarers. The incidents underscore elevated threats for commercial shipping along two of the Middle East's critical maritime corridors.
Logistics Indian Vessel Sunk in Suspected Houthi Bomb-Boat Attack; Oil Spill Off Oman Expands Sharply
A suspected Houthi bomb-boat attack sank the Indian-flagged cargo vessel Faize Noore Oliya in the southern Red Sea on Tuesday, with all 14 crew rescued. Separately, an oil spill from the sanctions-listed tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman has expanded to about 150 sq km, threatening a protected marine area.
Logistics Saudi's Yanbu Port Sees Busiest Day Since Houthi Blockade as Tankers Run Dark
Business-Today reported that Saudi Arabia's Yanbu terminal appeared to log its busiest day since Houthi threats disrupted Red Sea shipping, with five VLCCs at its oil-loading berths. Tankers carrying Saudi crude, including the Lesvos and Desh Vaibhav, are transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with transponders switched off, and exports are being rerouted via Egypt's Sidi Kerir and around Africa. Persian Gulf crude outflows reached 8.4 million barrels on Friday despite rising security risks.
Logistics Houthi Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia Tightens Oil Supply Pincer, Disrupts Red Sea Tanker Routes
Yemen's Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, causing tankers carrying Saudi crude and a Chinese car carrier to turn back in the Red Sea. The disruption threatens the fallback export route via the Red Sea, which Saudi Arabia had relied on after the Strait of Hormuz became too dangerous. Asian refiners are now seeking longer routes via Suez and the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks to voyages and significantly increasing freight and bunker costs. Analysts warn that combined disruption of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb could affect routes carrying roughly a quarter of global oil supply.
Logistics Tankers Carrying Saudi Crude for India, China Make U-Turn in Red Sea on Houthi Threats
Three tankers carrying Saudi crude oil bound for China and India reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after Yemen's Houthi militia warned of a naval blockade on Saudi ports. The vessels are now heading toward the Suez Canal, lengthening voyages and raising insurance costs.
Logistics Two Tankers Carrying Saudi Crude Reverse Course After Houthi Maritime Threat
Two tankers carrying Saudi crude for China and India reversed course in the Red Sea, and a third diverted before a scheduled call at Yanbu, following a Houthi maritime embargo threat. This is the first publicly confirmed route change linked to the embargo, which could add weeks to voyage times if vessels are forced to reroute via Suez and around Africa.
Logistics Houthi rebels announce new blockade of key Red Sea shipping lane threatening global trade
Houthi rebels in Yemen announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia at the Bab al-Mandab Strait, escalating conflict that previously shut down Red Sea shipping. The move threatens the return of carrier services and could disrupt energy exports and global supply chains.
Logistics Cargo Vessel Attacked by Armed Assailants Off Yemen, Raising Red Sea Security Alarms
A bulk carrier was attacked by armed assailants approximately 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, on July 6, 2026. The vessel's armed security team returned fire, and the attackers withdrew. No group claimed responsibility, but the incident highlights persistent Houthi and piracy threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.