AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPiracy & Seafarer Safety: India’s High Commission in Kenya confirmed 22 Indian sailors are safe after pirates hijacked two foreign-flagged vessels off Yemen and Somalia—Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker MT Sibu 1 (16 Indians among 20) in the Gulf of Aden and Cameroon-flagged MV Lutuf (6 Indians among 10) off Somalia’s Puntland. Red Sea Shipping Disruption: Lloyd’s List Intelligence says tanker traffic at Saudi’s Yanbu Red Sea terminal fell by more than a third since Houthi blockade threats around Bab al-Mandeb began, pushing Aramco to reroute via shuttle tankers to Egypt and onward pipeline links. Yemen Security & Maritime Pressure: Reports say Houthis are escalating drone attacks and pressure on Saudi-backed forces and warn they aim to tighten control around key Red Sea routes, while Saudi moves to build an international coalition to protect shipping. Local Infrastructure & Services: In Sana’a, Al-Sabeen Square is preparing for Mawlid al-Nabawi with round-the-clock service, technical, and engineering work—lighting, sound systems, landscaping, and logistics for millions of visitors.
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