Three major shipping groups are warning against future attacks in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb following recent incidents off the coast of Yemen.
Bimco, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Intertanko have published interim guidance on maritime security in the area, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden.
The European Union Naval Force and the Combined Maritime Forces have advised that threats other than piracy, including sea mines and water-borne improvised explosive devices (WBIEDs), are potential risks.
Recent incidents include the Iranian-Houthi militia using three remote-controlled drone boats in an attempt to attack a Saudi oil tanker and disrupt navigation in Bab Al Mandeb strait.
Recommendations include using the Maritime Security Transit Corridor and registering with the Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa.
The Interim Guidance on Maritime Security in the Southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb is available on the Bimco, ICS and Intertanko websites.
