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2023-12-19 Arabia

Two Houthi militant attacks against commercial shipping in Southern Red Sea; 67 container ships diverted, more awaiting orders

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On December 18, at approximately 9:00 (Sanaa time), there were two Houthi militant attacks against commercial shipping in the Southern Red Sea.

The chemical/oil tanker motor vessel SWAN ATLANTIC was attacked by a one-way attack drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile launched… pic.twitter.com/mPK4g8FN0t
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 19, 2023

...and an anti-ship ballistic missile launched from a Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. The Cayman Islands flagged SWAN ATLANTIC reported impact on the vessel and requested assistance, the USS CARNEY (CCG 64), the closest U.S. warship, responded to assess damage.

At approximately the same time, the bulk cargo ship M/V CLARA reported an explosion in the water near their location. This attack is separate from the attack on the M/V SWAN ATLANTIC. There was no request for support or report of damage.

There were no injuries reported during either incident.

Latest Red Sea update:

67 container ships have been diverted around the Cape of Good Hope

75 container ships are delayed and awaiting orders
— Ryan Petersen (@typesfast) December 18, 2023

Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase.

Below are companies that are considering or have decided to pause shipping via the Red Sea:

- Oil major BP
- French shipping group CMA CGM
- Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor
- Belgian oil tanker firm Euronav
- Taiwanese… pic.twitter.com/E47nVVzKUi
— Clash Report (@clashreport) December 18, 2023

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