The shipping industry is sounding the alarm as another vessel sinks in the Red Sea

[sarisataka]

The shipping industry is sounding the alarm as another vessel sinks in the Red Sea


Leading shipping groups have urged governments “with influence” to put a stop to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea after a second freighter sank this week.

At least three seafarers have been killed in the attacks so far. The latest sinking is likely to have led to another death, according to a statement Wednesday from more than a dozen shipping associations, including the International Chamber of Shipping and the World Shipping Council.

Their call for action highlights the growing human toll from the disruption to one of the world’s trade arteries which has been virtually closed to container ships since late last year. The longer diversion around the southern tip of Africa has sent shipping costs soaring and is causing congestion at ports in Asia and Europe, threatening to scramble global supply chains.

“It is deplorable that innocent seafarers are being attacked while simply performing their jobs, vital jobs which keep the world warm, fed, and clothed,” the shipping associations said in their statement.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/20/business/red-sea-vessel-sunk-shipping-warning/index.html

The Houthis are continuing to attack any and all shipping they can in the Red Sea, however the attention given has simply faded away to near nothing.

[BootinUp]

1. but, just 6 days ago

US military says it has destroyed radar units in Yemen
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219035969

[The Magistrate]

2. And Your Point Is?

[BootinUp]

4. That the problem is not being ignored as the OP seems to suggest?

[The Magistrate]

5. Fair Enough

I was not certain of your meaning, and appreciate the clarification.

[BootinUp]

6. no worries.

I am curious if the outlook is better on this situation. Will have to look for newer stories later.

[sarisataka]

7. I should have indicated when i say ignored

I mean by the media. The Houthis lauch attacks daily, but we hear very little about them.

The USS Eisenhower is on station, so the Biden administration is not ignoring this threat to international shipping.

[sarisataka]

3. The ship was struck on the 12th

The attack on the radar sites possibly was in response.

[haele]

8. Don't need radar to track shipping.

Just need the ability to access unclassified AIS tracking data, which can be accessed via satellite through an app or subscription portal.
Any legit shipping or port operation has access to such programs, and all the Houthis need is someone working at the Port of Yemen to be able to get access.
A Radar site will give your weapons system more accurate data to target, but you could use AIS to send out a drone in the general area and direct targeting from the drone.

Haele

[stopdiggin]

9. does the world (and perhaps that should be clarified as the 'west')

have the resolve to defeat the forces that are closing the shipping channel? (they almost certainly have the weaponry and force to achieve that - if in fact they have the stomach for it) Alternatively, is there a political solution available? Can the shipping industry (and their customers) spend (bribe) their way into safety? And will that ultimately be considered the path of least resistance - and best alternative?