Sana'a – Saba:
A military source confirmed the continued enforcement of the Yemeni Armed Forces' decision to impose a naval ban on the Israeli entity, prohibiting the passage of any vessel, regardless of nationality or affiliation with companies that deal with the Israeli regime.
The source urged all ships to activate their Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), noting that the Yemeni Naval Forces are prepared to receive distress calls and communications to assist vessels and facilitate their passage via International Channel 16 or through the email info@navy.gov.ye.
Additionally, the source called on all ship-owning and operating companies, the maritime community, and the public to refrain from any dealings with the Israeli entity, regardless of offers, to ensure the safety of their ships and crews. It emphasized that maritime navigation remains safe for all except Israeli vessels, those heading to occupied Palestinian ports, or ships owned by companies that have violated the ban—until the aggression and siege on Gaza cease.
The military source stated that the vessel ETERNITY C was targeted after its captain refused to comply with repeated warnings from the Yemeni Naval Forces, issued via International Channel 16, demanding an immediate halt. The ship was operated by COSMO SHIPMANAGEMENT SA, a company that manages several vessels involved in trade with Israeli ports.
Among these vessels are HSL NIKE, which made four shipments from Turkish and Egyptian ports to the occupied port of Haifa in March, April, June, and July of this year, and FAITH, which conducted two shipments from Turkish and Egyptian ports in recent months.
The military source held violating shipping companies fully responsible for the safety of their vessels, crews, and the marine environment.
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