Houthis Resume Attacks in Red Sea, Hitting Two Bulk Carriers

The Houthis had not attacked a commercial ship in the Red Sea in approximately seven months. That lull ended on Sunday and Monday when two bulk carriers were struck by gunfire, rocket propelled grenades, small boats and drones. Both ships … Continue reading

Container Ship ASL Bauhinia Ablaze, Abandoned & Adrift in Red Sea — Houthi Attack or Hazardous Cargo?

Following an explosion and fire onboard the container ship, ASL Bauhinia, in the Red Sea early Tuesday morning, the 22 crew abandoned the ship. The crew was subsequently rescued unharmed by a passing vessel.  The 1,930-teu containership, owned by Shanghai-based … Continue reading