2024-01-10 14:36:39
Post by Mohammed Ali Al Houthi on X. [사진=모하메드 알리 알 후티 X 캡처]
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the leader of the Houthi rebels, said on the 7th (local time) through his However, a warning was also added that even such ships would be on the attack list if they moved to an Israeli port.
“I am sending a message to all national transport ministries and international shipping companies passing through the Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Bab al-Mandeb regarding easy measures to protect you from American and British threats,” Al Houthi told X. “When passing through the Red Sea, all you have to do is announce an introductory statement saying, ‘We have no relationship with Israel,’” he said.
“This is a simple, low-cost solution that will not incur financial costs for any company,” he said. “There is no need to militarize the Red Sea and it will not harm international navigation.”
As an example, Al Houthis also released a photo of a ship identification system with the words ‘NO CONTACT ISRAEL’ written on it.
As the Houthi rebels take a more moderate stance than before, attention is being paid to whether the shipping industry will resume the Red Sea route. A shipping industry official predicted, “Under the premise that (the Houthi rebels) keep their promises, the increase in shipping costs and logistics damage may be alleviated.”
Companies are still cautious regarding re-entering the Red Sea. HMM explained, “There is no change from the existing position (regarding Red Sea navigation).” Regarding future entry into the Red Sea, he said, “There must be a premise that safety is clearly guaranteed,” and “A decision will be made through consultation among shipping companies in the maritime alliance (to which HMM belongs).”
/ Fortune Korea Reporter Ji-hoon Ji [email protected]
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