The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations reports that the Red Sea, the Babu Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden remain assessed as having a "moderate" threat level, with no confirmed maritime incidents and no significant disruption to vessel tra

2026-04-23

The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations reports that the Red Sea, the Babu Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden remain assessed as having a "moderate" threat level, with no confirmed maritime incidents and no significant disruption to vessel traffic. Nevertheless, regional tensions persist, and the situation could change without warning.