Potential Retaliatory Attacks by Houthi Forces

Following the recent strikes by U.S. forces against targets used by Houthi’s in Yemen, the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has issued U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-001A-Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Somali Basin-Potential Retaliatory Attacks by Houthi Forces.  The Maritime Advisory warns of threatened retaliatory strikes against U.S. assets, including commercial vessels, and that U.S.-flagged, or owned, commercial vessels operating throughout this region are strongly encouraged to maintain close contact with Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Naval Coordination and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS). 

U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-001A goes on to advise reviewing and implementing the measures addressed in U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-001 well in advance of entering the region.

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