Security Overview-

Intertanko Security Working Group

Capt. Akash Mittra (Director HSEQ, DPA & CSO - Teekay Tankers)
Timeline
• 7 Oct 2023- Israel/Gaza
conflict
• 14 Nov 2023- Houthi leader
Abdul Malik al-Houthi
emphasized their vigilance in
monitoring Israeli ships in the
Red Sea and Yemeni regional
waters.
• 19 Nov 2023- Galaxy Leader
was seized
• Attacks on assets linked to
Israel/US/UK. Houthis use
open-source information
available on the internet and
verify previous port calls to
Israel.

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 Red Sea Attacks

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Yemen- Houthi Controlled
Areas
• Under Houthi Control:
 Bulk of Yemen’s northern
highlands,
 Sanaa,
 Hodeida Port

• Of concern- Areas under Al-

Qaeda influence

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Capabilities - Range of attacks

• 100 KM- Strong chances of a hit

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Loitering patterns
• Loitering munitions can adjust their
trajectory once a target is acquired,
descending from the top and
detonating upon impact.

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Operation prosperity
Guardian (OPG)

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Pinpoint Strikes

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 Marlin Luanda – 27 Jan 2024 Rubymar – 18 Feb 2024
Notable Incidents
• 27 Jan 2024 Marin Luanda
• 18 Feb 2024 Rubymar
• 6 Mar 2024 True Confidence
Resurgence of Piracy

• Active PAG in the North

Indian Ocean.

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Questions?

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