The US military says some 28 drones were downed in less than five hours on 9 March fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen at vessels in the Red Sea.

Trade union Nautilus International has called for a halt to Red Sea transits to protect the lives of seafarers.

Global motor racing series World Endurance Championship (WEC) has turned to air freight to avoid delays with ocean shipping due to the Red Sea crisis.

The shipping world is united in its condemnation of the Houthi attack which has left three crew dead and a number of others injured and traumatised after a missile struck the Greek-owned bulk carrier True Confidence.

The Indian Navy has released dramatic video showing the rescue of seafarers from the bulker True Confidence struck by a Houthi missile on 6 March.

Three seafarers are confirmed to have died and at least four are injured, three critically, after a Houthi missile struck the bulk carrier True Confidence.

Aramco’s offshore assets in the Arabian Gulf could be in for a 5G connectivity boost under a memorandum of understanding signed between Aramco and Inmarsat.

China’s Shandong Port Group has debuted its West Asia Company in Dubai, UAE to promote regional economy and trading cooperation.

HRH The Princess Royal spoke of the importance of diversity in the maritime industry and the work of the Mission to Seafarers during a visit to Dubai.

Former Ince and Co Mohamed El Hawawy and Khurram Ali have joined Stephenson Harwood’s marine and international trade practice in the Middle East.