Port Strategy | #Yemen conflict sees ports abandoned
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Yemen’s ports of #Hodeidah and #Saleef have been left in limbo following a UN order for commercial ships to leave.
A UN agency said it has suspended issuance of new clearances for all ships heading to Yemen and said the measure is “temporarily” until further notice, according to Xinhua.
This follows a Saudi-led military coalition’s pledge to close all transport avenues to stop the flow of arms to the Yemeni Houthi rebels from “Iran”, said Xinhua.
Xinhua reported that a notice issued by the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM), stated: “We regret to inform you that due to the current security situation in Yemen including Yemen Red Sea ports, all vessels must immediately leave holding area (west of 042), anchorage and berth (Saleef and Hodeidah ports) and sail to any other port/position to ensure safety of crew, vessel and cargo.”