Unusual maritime activity near oil tanker off Ras Isa
Unusual maritime movements around the floating tank "Yemen" off Ras Isa in Hodeidah Province, western Yemen, reveal the existence of a maritime network linked to the Houthis and Iran. This network is used to bypass oversight at official ports. The security unit monitored, from July to August 2023, overlapping movements of ships and tankers with small boats in a pattern indicating illegal transfer operations. They tracked the tanker "MEER GAS," which is listed on the U.S. sanctions list, as well as a large, unidentified oil vessel. According to the report, these operations serve as a logistical tactic to transfer shipments away from surveillance. There are concerns that the strategic location on the Red Sea is exploited to support Houthi activities, although the nature of the shipments still requires independent confirmation.
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