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19 Oct 2020

Here at Jimmy Green Marine, we frequently encounter questions about who can fly the Red Ensign and where exactly the Red Ensign should be hoisted on a boat. Whether you are setting sail for the very first time, or simply want to dial in on the details of correct flag etiquette, you have come to the right place! Today, our goal is to shed light on any element of mystery that you may be experiencing around the Red Ensign. From here on in, you can hit the open water with confidence, knowing that you have side-stepped any Red Ensign blunders!

What is the red ensign?

Ensigns allow immediate identification of the nationality and country of registry of a vessel on the water. They encapsulate a practice that has been the status-quo for centuries. Red Ensign flags for boats have been around since the early 17th century, but it was in 1707 that Queen Anne established the Red Ensign as the go-to flag for use by the United Kingdom's “loving subjects”. As the United Kingdom grew, the Red Ensign evolved from featuring only the Cross of St George in the upper-left canton, to the Union Jack as we see it today. You may come across the term “Red Duster” used as an alternative to Red Ensign. Both describe this familiar flag, which is the civil ensign for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to be flown by seafaring merchant or passenger ships and leisure yachts and boats

What do we mean by flag etiquette?

To a newbie, flags may seem like an inconsequential detail, but flag etiquette is an important element to master before casting off! The term comprises legal requirements, such as things that you will get in trouble for not doing correctly, but also maritime traditions. Among the seafaring community, a flag-related gaffe may cause some serious confusion, or even offence. If missing the mark on legal obligations, you may be subject to a hefty fine. So, we recommend ensuring your etiquette is on point by getting to know the various flags at your disposal. The Red Ensign is of course the place to start!

Who can fly the red ensign?

When asking who can fly the Red Ensign, it might be better to ask who cannot. This is because for most UK registered vessels, the Red Ensign is a must during daylight hours. The only exception is for those who have been granted permission to fly a special or privileged Ensign. In these cases, you may see Blue Ensigns, White Ensigns, or “defaced” Red Ensigns, which feature the addition of a badge. For those without such permission, wearing anything other than an authorised Ensign is a violation of British and International Law, so definitely to be avoided! If your vessel is not registered, but you and your craft are British, you are entitled and expected to fly the Red Ensign too.

What about lakes, waterways and on dry land?

Ensigns were created to allow easy identification of the nationality of other vessels when at sea, so they are not required when travelling waterways, or on landlocked lakes. However, for those who love proudly displaying their Red Ensign, there is no regulation against hoisting this flag under such circumstances. There are no restrictions on where the Red Ensign can be flown ashore and you may see the flag pop up here and there, particularly at the end of summer. This is because many people fly the Red Ensign on land to celebrate the annual Merchant Navy Day. The campaign calling for landlubbers to hoist the flag was started to remind the British how much we rely on Merchant Navy seafarers for our imports. In fact, sea-bound journeys account for 95% of our imports, including half of the food we eat. What is more, not one of us lives more than 70 miles from the sea. So, fly that Red Ensign with gusto when you are off the water too!

Buying the right red ensign flags for boats

Red Ensign flags for boats should be hoisted in the most senior position for a flag on the vessel in question, which should be as close to the stern as possible. Your Red Ensign should never hang into the water and should not be left to become tatty. If you are purchasing a Red Ensign for your boat, you may have a head-scratching moment trying to figure out what size to buy. Fundamentally, there are no hard-and-fast rules for flag sizing , but guidelines recommend that it should be in proportion to your vessel. Getting this right is a task which falls into the aforementioned etiquette, so is worth giving a little attention! As a rule of thumb, the Red Ensign should measure at a minimum, an inch per foot of yacht. However, to negate the need to start calculating, you will find a handy sizing chart on each of our Red Ensign product pages . Explore the Ensigns we have available and do not hesitate to contact the team here at Jimmy Green Marine should you need further advice.

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The British Register of Ships & The Red Ensign Group

A yacht owner is faced by a bewildering variety of shipping registers vying for the opportunity of registering their yacht.

There is however one register that stand out above all other flags as the best choice for nearly any yacht of any size and type – the British Register of Ships.

It is for good reason that the British Register of Ships is the number one internationally valid title register for yachts.

No other registry can offer the same combination of tradition, reputation, prestige and quality as the British Register of Ships.

The ‘Red Ensign’ flown by all British registered yachts is widely regarded as the flag of choice for the discerning yacht owner.

The British Register of Ships is divided into a number of separate shipping registries who collectively are known as the ‘Red Ensign Group’.

The Red Ensign Group is made up from the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) and the UK Overseas Territories (Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and the Turks & Caicos Islands).

Any vessel registered in the UK, a Crown Dependency or UK Overseas Territory, is a “British Ship” and is entitled to fly the Red Ensign.

The registries forming the Red Ensign Group are divided into two categories:

Category 1 registers are capable of registering yachts of unlimited tonnage and type. Registers are:

Bermuda; British Virgin Islands (BVI); Cayman Islands; Gibraltar; Isle of Man; and United Kingdom.

Category 2 registers are capable of registering yachts and pleasure vessels of up to 150 gross tons (GT). This limit can be extended to 400GT with an agreement in place with the UK. Registers are:

Anguilla; Falkland Islands; Guernsey; Jersey; Montserrat; St Helena; and Turks & Caicos Islands. 

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For further information detailing the advantages of the most popular individual Red Ensign Group registries for yachts please feel free to consult our guides on the following links:

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Flag etiquette

Flag etiquette is a combination of law (what you must do) and maritime tradition (expectations of behaviour within the sea faring community).

Being ill-informed of your obligations could lead you to cause insult at home or abroad by giving a signal you do not intend to give, or could lead you to a fine for breaking the law.

For many who go to sea, flag etiquette and flag rules are an essential part of the overall sailing process. Only with the right flag, correctly positioned, can you to be sure that you are giving the correct message and that any signal you are giving is clear.

For RYA members

The original RYA book (C4/01) has been reorganised into 3 parts for publication on the RYA website and is available to RYA members to download .

For all website users

A brief overview designed to demystify the basics of flag etiquette follows:

What to put where

The most senior position for a flag on a vessel is reserved for the Ensign - this is as close to the stern of the vessel as possible.  The Ensign shows the country of registry of the vessel and indicates its nationality. A UK flagged vessel must wear her ensign as required by the Merchant Shipping Act, which includes when entering or leaving a foreign port and on demand. It is recommended that the ensign is worn at all times in daylight, especially when near to or in sight of land or another vessel.  A UK registered vessel should wear the national maritime flag, the Red Ensign, unless entitled to wear a special Ensign . Wearing anything other than an authorised Ensign is a violation of British and International Law.

As the Ensign takes the senior position on a vessel, the order of precedence for positions for flying other flags is: 2) masthead, 3) starboard spreader, 4) port spreader. This assumes a simple plan of one halyard per spreader; other combinations including motor boats are discussed in the Members’ section.

Traditionally, the burgee is flown at the main masthead. A burgee must match a special Ensign if one is worn and it should always be higher than the Ensign. Flag etiquette states that only one burgee is flown at a time, but it is not uncommon nowadays to see yachts flying more than one burgee. Although this might cause offence to some, there is nothing legally wrong with this practice provided the rules governing the wearing of a special ensign are adhered to.

The starboard spreaders are used for signalling. This is where both a courtesy flag and the Q flag , as signals, should be flown. These days it is becoming increasingly common for yachts to fly a burgee from the starboard spreaders because of instrumentation sited at the main masthead. Again, legally there is nothing wrong with doing so but this practice presents a number of problems for those who wish to adhere to the traditions of flag etiquette.

More than one flag may be flown on a halyard except that flag etiquette states that no flag can be above the burgee on the same halyard and no flag can be worn above the courtesy flag. If you fly a burgee at the starboard spreaders and are sailing in the territorial waters of another country this presents something of a dilemma, particularly if you must fly a burgee to match a special Ensign. Unless the burgee is in its traditional position at the masthead, you risk flouting one or another element of flag etiquette. How you choose to resolve this is a matter of choice.

A word on courtesy flags, most countries use their national flag at sea and it is therefore not uncommon to see a foreign visitor flying a Union Jack as a courtesy flag when visiting UK waters. This is wrong; the correct flag is always a Red Ensign. There is no legal requirement to fly a courtesy flag; it is a courtesy that acknowledges that the vessel will respect the laws and sovereignty of that country. However, if one is not flown or it is tatty or faded, it may cause grave offence and in some countries can lead to a fine.

The port spreaders are used for house flags . A house flag is normally but not always a small rectangular version of a burgee. It may indicate membership of an association (e.g the RYA) or society or may be to indicate membership of another club should that club have a house flag.  More than one house flag may be flown on the port halyard, but with caution as too many might appear vulgar to some.

The Union Jack, Welsh Dragon, the Crosses of St Andrew, St George and St Patrick and the EU flag are primarily land flags and must not be flown at sea as an Ensign by cruising yachtsmen. At sea the cross of St George is the flag of an Admiral and it should therefore not be flown by anyone else, without special dispensation. A vessel flying the St Andrew’s Cross could be mistaken as saying "my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water" as this is the meaning of code flag M which has the same design and the St Patrick s Cross could be misinterpreted as code flag V "I require assistance".  

Union Jack or Union flag?

There is often a lively debate about which term is correct. In fact both terms are acceptable having been given parliamentary approval in 1908 when it was stated that "the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag".

Sizing your flags

The sizes and condition of flags are important. They should not be tatty and should not hang in the water, but should still be large enough to be seen.

The best advice is "what looks right" but a rough guide is:

The general guideline for the size of Ensign used to be an inch per foot of yacht, but on many modern yachts this is found to be a little on the small side for the vessel to look "well dressed". Roughly speaking a 3/4 yard Ensign should look right on a boat of 21-26 ft, 1 yard for 27- 34 ft, 1 1/4 yard for 35 - 42 ft, 1 1/2 yard for 43 - 50 ft and 1 3/4 yard for 51 - 60 ft, but some discretion may need to be applied.

A burgee of 15" in the fly (the horizontal measurement) should look appropriate on vessels up to 34ft. This increases to 18" for up to 42ft, 24" for up to 50ft and 30" up to 60 ft.

Courtesy Flag

Having an undersized, faded or tatty courtesy flag in many places is worse than having no courtesy flag. Again as a guide only, 12" in the fly should look appropriate for 21-26 ft, 15" for 27- 34 ft, 18" for 35 - 42 ft, 22" for 43 - 50 ft and 30" for 51 - 60 ft. Availability may however end up dictating the size of the flag.

House flags

A house flag of a similar size to those listed for the courtesy flag will generally be appropriate.

Special Ensigns

In addition to the national maritime flag, the Red Ensign, there is a White Ensign, a Blue Ensign and there are a number of Red Ensigns with a badge, Blue Ensigns with a badge and a light blue Ensign with a badge. These additional Ensigns are special or privileged Ensigns may only be worn with permission, which is granted ultimately by the King.

A warrant grants this permission and the Ensign must be worn in accordance with the warrant, which will in most cases require the corresponding burgee to be displayed. In most cases the warrant is granted to a Yacht Club, which in turns gives its members permission to wear the Ensign under the conditions of the warrant, by issuing the members with a permit.

The RYA has no power to police the wearing of ensigns or prohibited flags other than by spreading the word about flag etiquette and encouraging good practice.

The RYA flag etiquette book C1/04 has been re-written and is published online for the benefit of RYA Members.

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In July 2024, Red Ensign Group’s Updated Yacht Code Takes Effect

The Red Ensign Group (REG), a group of British Shipping Registers, has unveiled an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework setting safety and design standards in the yachting industry. This major revision, the first since 2019, draws on nearly three decades of regulatory experience since the initial 1997 publication.

It will not come into force until July 2024. Read on for more.

What The Update Entails

Developed over two years with input from the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, the update incorporates substantial changes to align with recent International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amendments and accommodate evolving trends in yacht design. To ensure consistent application and fairness, the revision clarifies areas previously open to interpretation. Though the updated document is available, it won’t take full effect until July 2024, allowing the industry time to adapt.

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A Red Ensign Group spokesperson emphasised the Code’s dual focus on safety and innovation, stating:

“We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory  standards. However, we do recognise that it’s important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry.”

This commitment to both safety and innovation underscores REG’s dedication to a thriving and responsible superyacht sector, prioritising seafarers’ well-being and upholding the highest maritime safety standards. The updated Yacht Code stands as a testament to REG’s commitment to ensuring the ongoing success of the global yachting industry.

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New Red Ensign Group Yacht Code launched

Teamwork between members of the Red Ensign Group (REG) and the industry as a whole has led to the creation of a new yacht code.

The REG Yacht Code, which is being launched today (13 Nov) at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam has taken into account all the expertise gained across almost two decades of regulating the large yacht sector since the first version was published by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in 1997.

In its new format, the Code is made up in two parts with common annexes - such as for over-side working systems, sailing vessels and helicopter landing areas. It will keep the familiar format of the existing REG codes while being more dynamic to industry change and development.

Work has been carried out across the REG to get the new code ready for its launch and also within the industry. One consultation alone brought in more than 700 comments as part of that active discussion with those involved with large yachts.

The new REG Code combines the existing Large Yacht Code 3 and the Passenger Yacht Code into one document and will come into force on 1 January 2019, to give the industry time to become familiar with it.

Sir Alan Massey, CEO of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said: 'In the superyacht sector, the Red Ensign is the flag of choice and its yacht code is the international standard for yacht construction and operation.

'This has been an excellent example of how well the Red Ensign Group works both together as a team and also with the wider industry to make sure we continue to be that. We maintain the highest maritime safety standards but also recognise that we must take into account a changing industry.

'This represents a lot of work over many months and includes many innovative measures to meet the specific needs of the Large Yacht Sector. The Red Ensign Group has made a point of listening to the industry to create this code and all of us will continue to listen to help support the industry to get ready for it as it comes into force.'

Jo Assael, senior surveyor and yacht code specialist for the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, worked with industry to help shape the new code.

He said: 'We wanted to make the code more usable and wrote in greater flexibility so that naval architects, designers and owners can get what they want out of a superyacht. It was important to make sure that we are regulating for today and not for how yachts were being built when this code first came out in 1997.

'Although the codes remain mostly the same, we want to make sure that within this prescriptive framework, we have equivalent arrangement clauses. These support innovation and point to alternative SOLAS design routes as an alternative which would be just as safe as the prescriptive one.  

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Red Ensign Group to create new consolidated yacht code

A new consolidated code for regulating the construction and operation of superyachts will be introduced by the Red Ensign Group next year, it has been announced. Known as the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code, the new framework aims to consolidate and build upon the outgoing LY3 and PYC codes.

In a statement, the Red Ensign Group said: “This code further develops the well-established industry standards of LY3 and PYC, combining the lessons learned from almost 20 years of regulating the large yacht sector.”

Updated to meet the latest SOLAS requirements, the new code uses industry equivalences to reduce the administrative burden on shipyards. Due to be introduced at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show , the new code will be split into two parts.

As before, Part A will apply to yachts which are 24 metres and over in load line length, are in commercial use for sport or pleasure, do not carry cargo and do not carry more than 12 passengers.

Part B will consist of the latest version of the PYC applicable to pleasure yachts of any size, in private use or engaged in trade, which carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers and which do not carry cargo.

Common annexes will cover the regulation of superyacht helicopter decks , ensuring continuity with the previous codes, while the restrictions regarding gross tonnage will remain unchanged.

The Red Ensign Group added that the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will take the lead in developing the new code, and a series of industry working groups will be set up to ensure that the code is practicable and internationally recognised.

Comprised of the UK and several British overseas territories, the Red Ensign Group regulates roughly 80% of the world’s large yachts, including the 162 metre Eclipse and the 156 metre Dilba r .

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Red Ensign Group releases updated Yacht Code for 2024

11 January 2024

The Red Ensign Group (REG) has released an updated version of its flagship Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that establishes the benchmark for safety and design standards in the yachting industry. The new revision, representing the collective expertise gained across nearly three decades of regulatory experience since its initial publication in 1997, marks the first major update since 2019.

Developed over a two-year period in close consultation with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, a broad-based forum encompassing shipyards, designers, management companies, and regulatory authorities, the revised Code incorporates substantial changes to reflect recent amendments issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and accommodate current trends and innovation in yacht design.

To ensure consistent application and a level playing field across the industry, the revision provides further clarification to areas of the Code that were previously open to interpretation. While the updated document is now available, it will not come into full force until July 2024, allowing the industry ample time to familiarise itself with the new guidelines and make any necessary adjustments.

A spokesperson for the Red Ensign Group emphasised the Code's dual focus on safety and innovation:

"The REG Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction, and operation of these vessels. We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory standards. However, we do recognise that it's important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry."

This commitment to both safety and innovation reflects the REG's dedication to fostering a thriving and responsible superyacht sector that prioritises the well-being of seafarers and upholds the highest standards of maritime safety. The updated Yacht Code serves as a testament to the REG's commitment to ensuring the continued success of the global yachting industry.

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Red Ensign Group Yacht Code revision published

A new revision of the gold standard Red Ensign Group Yacht Code, set to come into force in July 2024, has been published, which intends to provide guidance on the best practice to facilitate safe solutions for commercially operated yachts over 24 metres (78 feet) in load-line length.

The new revision represents all the expertise gained across almost three decades of regulating the large yacht sector since the first version was published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 1997.

A spokesperson for Red Ensign Group said, “The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction, and operation of these vessels. We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory standards. However, we do recognise that it’s important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry.”

This is the first significant revision since 2019 and has been developed over a period of two years in close consultation with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group, which consists of a wide-ranging number of stakeholders including shipyards, designers, management companies, and regulatory authorities.

Substantive changes have been made to reflect the relevant regulatory amendments that have been published in recent years by the IMO and to accommodate current trends and innovation in yacht design.

The new revision of the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code includes guidance on battery systems, over-side working systems, emergency training, installation of fire appliances, petrol storage, and more.

Significant amendments to the existing text have also been made to provide additional clarification to those areas of the Code which have previously been open to interpretation, to ensure its consistent application and to set a level playing field for the industry.

Although the Code will not come into force until July 2024 to give the industry time to become familiar with it and comply, it has already been published.

Download the code: Red Ensign Group Yacht Code

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REG publishes revised Yacht Code

Released on 1 january, this revision from the red ensign group represents the first major update since 2019….

The Red Ensign Group (REG) has announced a significant revision to its hallmark Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that has helped set the benchmark for yacht safety and design standards since 1997. Originally developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the REG Yacht Code has been instrumental in guiding the design, construction and operation of large yachts.

According to REG, the latest iteration of the Code has been two years in the making, developed in close collaboration with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group. This consortium, including shipyards, designers, management companies and regulatory authorities, has played a critical role in ensuring the revised Code meets the industry’s broad spectrum of needs.

Central to the new revision is the incorporation of recent regulatory amendments by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the adaptation to contemporary trends and innovations in yacht design.

Despite the Code’s publication, it will not be enforceable until July 2024. REG has stressed that a notable aspect of the revised Code is its clarity and consistency, with previous versions leaving some areas open to interpretation. The latest revision aims to rectify this, ensuring a uniform application across the industry.

A spokesperson for the Red Ensign Group emphasised the dual focus of the Code: “The REG Yacht Code is the international standard for the design, construction and operation of these vessels. We will never compromise on safety and crew welfare and maintain the highest maritime regulatory standards. However, we do recognise that it’s important to support innovation and technological developments in a rapidly changing industry.”

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Update to the Red Ensign group Yacht Code

• January 16, 2024

A recent update to the esteemed Red Ensign Group Yacht Code has been released, aiming to offer guidance on optimal practices for ensuring safe operations of commercially run yachts exceeding 24 meters (78 feet) in load-line length.

This fresh revision embodies the accumulated expertise acquired over nearly three decades of overseeing the large yacht sector, tracing back to the inaugural version introduced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 1997. A spokesperson from the Red Ensign Group emphasized, “The REG Yacht Code stands as the global benchmark for the design, construction, and functioning of these vessels. We are unwavering in our commitment to safety and crew well-being, upholding the highest maritime regulatory standards. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the importance of supporting innovation and technological advancements in this swiftly evolving industry.”

This marks the first notable revision since 2019 and has undergone a two-year development period, closely collaborating with the REG Yacht Code Industry Working Group. The working group comprises a diverse array of stakeholders, including shipyards, designers, management firms, and regulatory bodies. Substantial adjustments have been implemented to align with pertinent regulatory modifications published by the IMO in recent years and to accommodate contemporary trends and advancements in yacht design.

The updated Red Ensign Group Yacht Code incorporates guidance on various aspects, such as battery systems, over-side working systems, emergency training, installation of fire appliances, petrol storage, and more. Noteworthy amendments to the existing content aim to offer additional clarity to sections of the Code susceptible to varied interpretations, ensuring uniform application and establishing an equitable playing field for the industry.

Despite the publication of the Code, its enforcement is slated for July 2024, affording the industry ample time to acquaint itself with the changes and adhere to the updated guidelines. For further details, please visit the Red Ensign Group website .

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Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea

The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.

A crew of 25 has been rescued from a Greek-flagged oil tanker after it caught fire after multiple attacks in the Red Sea.

The Sounion was attacked by more than a dozen people on two small boats who fired multiple projectiles at the ship when it was about 77 nautical miles (143km) west of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday morning, the Greek shipping ministry and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

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There was a brief exchange of fire, the UKMTO said. In a later update, it said the ship reported another attack that caused the fire and led the vessel to lose engine power and its ability to manoeuvre.

On Thursday, the European Union’s Red Sea naval mission said it responded to a request from the shipping company and the vessel’s captain and dispatched a unit to provide protection to the crew of 23 Filipinos and two Russians.

The crew abandoned the vessel and were rescued by the EU mission, an official told the Reuters news agency. There were no reports of injuries.

As it approached the area on Thursday “a USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) was successfully neutralised as it posed a threat to the MV SOUNION and its crew”, the mission official added.

Greece’s Maritime Affairs Minister Christos Stylianides condemned what he described as “a flagrant violation of international law and a serious threat to the security of international shipping”.

Greece said the ship could have been hit either by missiles or drones.

The Iran-aligned Houthis began to target international shipping near Yemen last November, saying the move was in solidarity with Palestinians over the war in Gaza . The Houthis have not claimed responsibility for the Sounion attack.

Delta Tankers, the ship’s operator, confirmed the ship was adrift and had sustained minor damage.

The vessel was on its way from Iraq to a port near Athens where there are many refineries, the Greek port authority said.

The ship is the third Delta Tankers-operated vessel to be targeted. Earlier this month, the Liberia-flagged Delta Atlantica and Delta Blue tankers were struck in separate attacks.

In another incident south of the Yemeni port city of Aden, a merchant ship reported five explosions in nearby waters, UKMTO said, later identifying the vessel as the Panama-flagged SW North Wind I. The crew was reported to be unharmed and the vessel was proceeding to the next port of call, it added.

Houthi attacks have prompted many ship owners to avoid the Red Sea region and send their vessels on lengthier and more costly routes around the southern tip of Africa.

French destroyer rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks

A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Red Sea, while also destroying a bomb-carrying drone boat in the area

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Red Sea, officials said Thursday, while also destroying a bomb-carrying drone boat in the area.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels are suspected to have carried out the assault on the Sounion, now abandoned in the waterway. The attack, the most serious in the Red Sea in weeks, comes during a monthslong campaign by Houthis targeting ships over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that has disrupted a trade route through which $1 trillion in cargo typically passes each year.

The Sounion is now at anchor in the Red Sea and no longer drifting, the European Union’s Operation Aspides said. The vessel had been staffed by a crew of 25 Filipinos and Russians, as well as four private security personnel, who have been taken to nearby Djibouti, the EU mission in the Red Sea said.

The Sounion has 150,000 tons of crude oil aboard and represents a “navigational and environmental hazard,” the mission warned. “It is essential that everyone in the area exercises caution and refrains from any actions that could lead to a deterioration of the current situation.”

Military officials did not name the French destroyer involved in the rescue. The Sounion also had not asked for an escort prior to the attacks, the EU mission said.

The French military separately released an image of the Sounion, showing the blaze on board had been extinguished. It also published an image of its fire targeting the drone boat as well.

In the attack Wednesday, men on small boats first opened fire with small arms about 140 kilometers (90 miles) west of the rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said.

Four projectiles also hit the ship, it added. It wasn’t immediately clear if that meant drones or missiles.

The Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attacks, though it can take them hours or even days before they acknowledge their assaults. However, they did acknowledge U.S. airstrikes in Hodeida that the American military’s Central Command said destroyed a Houthi surface-to-air missile and radar system Wednesday.

The Houthis have targeted more than 80 vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October. They seized one vessel and sank two in the campaign that also killed four sailors.

Other missiles and drones have either been intercepted by a U.S.-led coalition in the Red Sea or failed to reach their targets.

The rebels maintain that they target ships linked to Israel, the United States or the UK to force an end to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to the conflict, including some bound for Iran.

As Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran , the U.S. military told the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. Early Thursday, the U.S. military’s Central Command said the Lincoln had reached the Mideast’s waters, without elaborating.

America also has ordered the USS Georgia-guided missile submarine into the Mideast, while the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group was in the Gulf of Oman.

Additional F-22 fighter jets have flown into the region and the USS Wasp, a large amphibious assault ship carrying F-35 fighter jets, is in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Equipped with two of Candela’s electric C-POD motors and four 63 kWh batteries, the P-12 has a top speed of 30 knots and a range of 40 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots. The yacht also creates a minimal wake and is well-suited to coastal cruising. The fleet serving the Red Sea will be able to carry 30 passengers around the northwestern shores of Saudi Arabia.

“We’re extremely proud to provide a vessel system designed with both passengers and the environment in mind,” Hasselskog adds.” Short waiting times, quick connections, and a very enjoyable experience without taxing the environment with wakes, emissions, and noise will revolutionize how we travel on water.”

The P-12 will debut as part of Stockholm’s public transport system this fall. The NEOM fleet will then be delivered in 2025 and early 2026.

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French destroyer rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks

The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion is seen heading into the Finnart Ocean Terminal in the United Kingdom on Nov. 29, 2017. The Sounion traveling through the Red Sea came under repeated attack Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, leaving the vessel “not under command” and drifting ablaze after an assault suspected to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the British military said. (David Mackinnon via AP)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack in the Red Sea, officials said Thursday, while also destroying a bomb-carrying drone boat in the area.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels are suspected to have carried out the assault on the Sounion, now abandoned in the waterway. The attack, the most serious in the Red Sea in weeks, comes during a monthslong campaign by Houthis targeting ships over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that has disrupted a trade route through which $1 trillion in cargo typically passes each year.

The Sounion is now at anchor in the Red Sea and no longer drifting, the European Union’s Operation Aspides said. The vessel had been staffed by a crew of 25 Filipinos and Russians, as well as four private security personnel, who have been taken to nearby Djibouti, the EU mission in the Red Sea said.

The Sounion has 150,000 tons of crude oil aboard and represents a “navigational and environmental hazard,” the mission warned. “It is essential that everyone in the area exercises caution and refrains from any actions that could lead to a deterioration of the current situation.”

Military officials did not name the French destroyer involved in the rescue. The Sounion also had not asked for an escort prior to the attacks, the EU mission said.

The French military separately released an image of the Sounion, showing the blaze on board had been extinguished. It also published an image of its fire targeting the drone boat as well.

In the attack Wednesday, men on small boats first opened fire with small arms about 140 kilometers (90 miles) west of the rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said.

Four projectiles also hit the ship, it added. It wasn’t immediately clear if that meant drones or missiles.

The Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attacks, though it can take them hours or even days before they acknowledge their assaults. However, they did acknowledge U.S. airstrikes in Hodeida that the American military’s Central Command said destroyed a Houthi surface-to-air missile and radar system Wednesday.

The Houthis have targeted more than 80 vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October. They seized one vessel and sank two in the campaign that also killed four sailors.

Other missiles and drones have either been intercepted by a U.S.-led coalition in the Red Sea or failed to reach their targets.

The rebels maintain that they target ships linked to Israel, the United States or the UK to force an end to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to the conflict, including some bound for Iran.

As Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the U.S. military told the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. Early Thursday, the U.S. military’s Central Command said the Lincoln had reached the Mideast’s waters, without elaborating.

America also has ordered the USS Georgia-guided missile submarine into the Mideast, while the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group was in the Gulf of Oman.

Additional F-22 fighter jets have flown into the region and the USS Wasp, a large amphibious assault ship carrying F-35 fighter jets, is in the Mediterranean Sea.

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