IMO chief condemns attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area

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The International Maritime Organisation chief condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea by Houthi forces, highlighting concerns over international shipping safety and potential environmental pollution. The assault involved one vessel catching fire, raising alarm about risks to maritime security and ecological damage in a critical shipping corridor.

IMO chief condemns attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area The head of the International Maritime Organisation on Thursday condemned the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the group said on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency later confirmed one of the two vessels was ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea. "I  unequivocally  condemn  the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area," IMO's Arsenio Dominguez said, adding that he is also concerned about the  potential  pollution from such incidents in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz area.