Tensions in the Red Sea have sharply escalated as Houthi rebels launched violent attacks on commercial vessels, including the sinking of two Greek-owned ships, leaving several sailors dead or missing. The threat now extends across the global shipping industry, with over 15,000 vessels potentially at risk due to ties with fleets that have docked at Israeli ports — a key trigger for Houthi targeting.
According to Winward, approximately one in six ships worldwide faces elevated danger, transforming the Red Sea into a global maritime danger zone. The attacks appear aimed at enforcing a de facto naval blockade on Israel, with serious implications for European trade, logistics costs, and environmental safety.
Melina Travlou, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, urged the EU to act swiftly, while the internationally recognized Yemeni government called on the UN Security Council to intervene and prevent further military escalation and ecological disaster.
https://www.tanea.gr/print/2025/07/12/economy/pano-apo-15-000-ploia-kindyneyoun-apo-tous-xouthi/
