4,591 ships have crossed Red Sea since January 11

SANAA, March 20 (YPA) – The Ministry of Transport in Sanaa stated on Wednesday that the number of ships that sailed safely through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea reached more than 4,500 commercial ships through international shipping lines, excluding Israeli, American, and British ships.

A source at the ministry explained that, according to statistics from the ministry’s regional maritime center, the number of ships that passed through the Red Sea reached 4,591 during the period from January 11 to March 19, 2024.

The source reiterated the Republic of Yemen’s keenness on the safety and security of navigation in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Indian Ocean, including ships passing through Good Hope, with the exception of Israeli, American, and British ships.

The Ministry of Transport called on international shipping lines to cooperate in order to maintain the safety and security of maritime navigation.

YPA