WorldPhoto: NDTV WorldRed Sea Ships Must Email Houthis for Clearance Before Sailing
Commercial vessels crossing the Red Sea now need to email the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni group, to get clearance before sailing. Shipping companies send ship details to the Houthis' Humanitarian Operations Coordination Centre (HOCC), established in early 2024, to ensure safe passage. Responses typically arrive within 24 hours, with some ships receiving specific instructions. This reflects the changed security situation in the vital waterway.
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