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Drone-Sinking of Coal Ship Boosts Red Sea Perils, Drives Surge in Insurance Costs

The sinking of a coal-carrier by a sea drone has boosted the risk of navigating the vital Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint to a new level and is driving a fresh surge in insurance costs. The British navy said Tuesday that the …

Shipping Industry Urges Red Sea Action as Houthis Sink Second Vessel

Urgent action must be taken in the Red Sea to stop attacks on merchant shipping by Yemen’s Houthis, leading industry groups said on Wednesday, after the sinking of a second ship. Iran-aligned Houthi militants first launched drone and missile strikes …

Ship Hit by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea Has Sunk, UK Navy Says

A vessel hit by a sea drone in the Red Sea last week has sunk, the UK Navy said, the second confirmed to go down since Yemen’s Houthi rebels began attacks on shipping in the region. The bulk commodity carrier …

Houthi-Stricken Cargo Carrier’s Crew Abandons Ship Due to Fire

Crew members of a bulk cargo carrier struck by Houthi missiles abandoned ship Saturday after they couldn’t get fires on board under control, the US military said. The Iranian-backed militants struck the Verbena, a Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated ship, in two missile …

Ship on Fire Near Yemen After Second Attack in as Many Days

A small cargo ship was on fire after being hit by three projectiles while sailing in the Gulf of Aden, marking the second significant incident in two days and a fresh ramp up of attacks. The attack on the Verbena …

Commodity Ship Hit by Drone Near Yemen Is Taking on Water

A commodity carrier was taking on water after being hit by a drone near Yemen, the latest incident underscoring the dangers of sailing through the Red Sea region. The UK Navy said Wednesday that a ship was hit by a …

Aon Launches $350M Insurance Program to Boost Capital Investments in Ukraine

Insurance broker Aon plc announced a $350 million, first-of-its kind insurance program with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, designed to build insurance capacity and accelerate new capital investment and economic recovery in Ukraine. As one of the largest global …

US Military Confirms Houthi Missile Strikes on Two Ships in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthi damaged two commercial vessels in missile attacks in the Gulf of Aden in the last 24 hours as part of the militia group’s ongoing campaign against international ocean shipping, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. The Iran-backed …

Israel Aims to Boost Red Sea Oil Deliveries Despite Environmental Risks

Israel plans to allow more oil tankers to dock at a Red Sea port in Eilat despite environmental risks, as it strives to maintain energy security amid conflict on multiple fronts, according to Israeli officials and government documents. Prime Minister …

EU Weighs Proposal to Sanction Russian Oil Tanker Insurer Ingosstrakh

The European Union’s executive arm is examining the feasibility of a proposal by one of its member states to sanction Russia’s Ingosstrakh Insurance Co., as part of efforts to choke revenue generating streams that Moscow needs to finance its war …