Houthis push back on report of planned Red Sea shipping fees
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi maritime authority said ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait will not have to pay toll fees. The group denied reports claiming they plan to charge fees to commercial vessels. They stated that their safe-passage service remains voluntary and does not require payment.Key Facts
- The Bab el-Mandeb strait is an important waterway used by many ships.
- The Houthi maritime authority controls parts of the area in Yemen.
- Recent reports said the Houthis might charge ships toll fees to pass through the strait.
- The Houthis denied these reports and said no toll fees will be charged.
- They offer a safe-passage service that ships can choose to use but do not have to pay for.
- The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center made the statement on behalf of the Houthis.
- The Bab el-Mandeb strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is key for global shipping.
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