Three major shipping groups are warning against future attacks in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb following recent incidents off the coast of Yemen.
Bimco, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Intertanko have published interim guidance on maritime security in the area, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden.
The European Union Naval Force and the Combined Maritime Forces have advised that threats other than piracy, including sea mines and water-borne improvised explosive devices (WBIEDs), are potential risks.
