A recent UN statistic confirmed that nearly 70 incidents have occurred against commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the attacks began about a year ago.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in its latest report on maritime incidents in the region: “Since November 19, 2023, we have recorded 69 incidents confirmed by flag states, including acts of piracy against international cargo ships passing through the Red Sea and the Gulf.” Aden".

The report added that the attacks affected multiple types of commercial ships, most of which were container ships, accounting for 30% of the total incidents, followed by oil tankers and bulk carriers, accounting for 29% each, then general cargo ships, accounting for 10%, in addition to 2. % for other ships.

According to statistics, the month of December 2023 was the month with the most recorded marine accidents, with 14 accidents, followed by the months of February and June of this year (10 accidents in each), then January (7 accidents). , March and April (6 each), July (5 incidents), August and October (3 incidents each), and November of the year Last year and May of this year (two in each), while September of this year was the lowest in the number of accidents with only one accident recorded.

The Maritime Organization indicated that incidents reported to the UN Security Council are limited to those that meet 3 criteria, which are: “Reporting an attack on a ship by the naval forces, the media, or the coastal state. The Houthis claiming responsibility for the attack. Confirming the attack.” By the state that owns the ship or the company.”

She stressed that if one of the three criteria is not met, the incident is not documented, and said: “For example, 3 attacks occurred during the month of August, and they were confirmed, but the Houthis did not claim responsibility for them, and therefore they are not included in the list.” Documented statistics.