MarAd alert cites ‘significant’ threats in Mideast waters
02 Feb

MarAd alert cites ‘significant’ threats in Mideast waters

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The following is an alert from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) regarding threats to commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, northwestern Indian Ocean, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf. References: U.S. Maritime Alerts 2023-004A through 2024-001B Issue: Regional conflict, military activity and piracy…
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Coast Guard captain to lead security at Port of Long Beach
23 Jan

Coast Guard captain to lead security at Port of Long Beach

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday approved the appointment of U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Ryan Manning to lead the Security Division at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. Manning, currently captain of the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach and commander of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, will join the Port of Long Beach following…
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Crew risks grow as maritime piracy edges higher in 2023
18 Jan

Crew risks grow as maritime piracy edges higher in 2023

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Uncategorized, ,
(LONDON and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia) — The annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report of the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) raises concern over the first successful Somalia-based hijacking since 2017. The IMB annual report recorded 120 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships in 2023 compared to 115 in 2022. The 2023 annual report reveals that 105 vessels were…
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U.S.-owned bulker hit by Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden
16 Jan

U.S.-owned bulker hit by Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Houthi forces in Yemen struck the U.S.-owned and operated dry bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle with an anti-ship ballistic missile, U.S. Central Command said Monday. There were no injuries or significant damage to the ship, Reuters reported. U.S.-based operator Eagle Bulk Shipping said Gibraltar Eagle was hit by an "unidentified projectile" while transiting 100 miles off…
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MarAd alert: Houthi threat to ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
12 Jan

MarAd alert: Houthi threat to ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — At 2330 UTC on Jan. 10, coalition forces conducted strikes against targets used by Houthi rebels in Yemen to launch attacks against international shipping lanes and commercial vessels. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command recommends that U.S.-flagged commercial vessels remain north of 18N in the Red Sea or East of 46E in the Gulf of Aden for the next…
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Maersk warns of higher costs as it diverts Red Sea ships
05 Jan

Maersk warns of higher costs as it diverts Red Sea ships

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(COPENHAGEN, Denmark) — Maersk is diverting all containerships from Red Sea routes around Africa's Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future, warning customers to prepare for significant disruption, Reuters reported Friday. Hapag Lloyd said it had tallied a big increase in costs by similarly diverting ships. Shippers across the world are switching away from the Red Sea – and…
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MarAd alert: Piracy, robbery, kidnapping in Gulf of Guinea
28 Dec

MarAd alert: Piracy, robbery, kidnapping in Gulf of Guinea

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Uncategorized, ,
(WASHINGTON) — Piracy, armed robbery and kidnapping for ransom (KFR) pose significant threats to vessels transiting or operating in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) as well as mariners onboard a vessel or transiting to or from a vessel in the GoG. Guidance In 2023, pirates, armed robbers and KFR groups are known to have operated off Nigeria, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory…
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Southern Red Sea attacks prompt U.S. maritime warning
05 Dec

Southern Red Sea attacks prompt U.S. maritime warning

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — Multiple missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks emanating from Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen impacted the Southern Red Sea/Bab el Mandeb (BAM) region throughout the day on Sunday, affecting at least three commercial vessels. Exercise caution when transiting this area and remain cognizant of evolving threats in this region. U.S. commercial vessels operating in these areas should review…
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