Priority Broadcast Alert – Indian Ocean Region

UPDATE01: The Israel Defence Forces issued a statement that the Israeli Navy launched missiles against “targets belonging to the Houthi” in the port of Hodeida. At the time of writing, there was no reported damage to merchant vessels.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reportedly conducted a naval missile strike on the port of Hodeidah, Yemen. Ambrey observed three merchant vessels in Hodeidah Port at the time of the attack. Ambrey is investigating and will follow up with all relevant details.
ADVICE: Merchant shipping is advised to designate a Safe Muster Point (SMP) above the waterline and central within the accommodation block and to retreat to the SMP when sirens are sounded. Vessels are advised to reduce crew deck movements and bridge manning to a minimum while operating in the vicinity.