THE situation in the Red Sea region remains highly complex, with ongoing attacks by the Houthis targeting tankers and reports indicating their collusion with Hamas, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
According to CNN, the fate of the car carrier Galaxy Leader and its multinational crew now rests with Hamas, as the Houthis express intentions to expand their attacks into the Indian Ocean to disrupt shipping related to Israel.
In a recent incident highlighting the Houthis' use of outdated information for targeting, the crude oil tanker Pacific 01 experienced an explosion while sailing in the Red Sea.
The vessel, previously associated with Israeli ownership, had undergone a recent change in ownership and management, yet was still targeted by the Houthis based on outdated data.
Security services have cautioned about the risks posed by such situations, with recent ownership transfers being linked to other instances of targeting using outdated information.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of vessels targeted by the Houthis, adding to the confusion surrounding these incidents.
Furthermore, there are reports indicating direct coordination between the Houthis and Hamas, the latter being a designated terrorist organisation.
This coordination raises concerns, especially given the ongoing conflict involving Hamas in Gaza.
SeaNews Turkey
According to CNN, the fate of the car carrier Galaxy Leader and its multinational crew now rests with Hamas, as the Houthis express intentions to expand their attacks into the Indian Ocean to disrupt shipping related to Israel.
In a recent incident highlighting the Houthis' use of outdated information for targeting, the crude oil tanker Pacific 01 experienced an explosion while sailing in the Red Sea.
The vessel, previously associated with Israeli ownership, had undergone a recent change in ownership and management, yet was still targeted by the Houthis based on outdated data.
Security services have cautioned about the risks posed by such situations, with recent ownership transfers being linked to other instances of targeting using outdated information.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of vessels targeted by the Houthis, adding to the confusion surrounding these incidents.
Furthermore, there are reports indicating direct coordination between the Houthis and Hamas, the latter being a designated terrorist organisation.
This coordination raises concerns, especially given the ongoing conflict involving Hamas in Gaza.
SeaNews Turkey