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Industry Releasable Threat Assessment

01 September 2020

This document provides updated information on a potential threat from unmanned skiffs, which could affect merchant ships in the Red Sea, off Yemen.

Red Sea & Gulf of Aden: using BIMCO’s VOYWAR and CONWARTIME clauses

21 December 2023

In light of the recent development, BIMCO recommends using the latest editions of its War Risks clauses: BIMCO War Risks Clause for Voyage Chartering 2013 (VOYWAR 2013) and BIMCO War Risks Clause for Time Chartering 2013 (CONWARTIME 2013). These clauses contain a broad definition of “War Risks” that include warlike operations and hostilities that do not require a declaration of war by states. However, it is of utmost importance that all parties involved have a comprehensive understanding of these clauses, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for any potential outcomes.

Industry Releasable Threat Assessment

03 March 2020

This document provides updated information on threats affecting merchant ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden (GoA), Gulf of Oman (GoO) and the Western Indian Ocean.

Industry Releasable Threat Assessment

04 June 2018

This document provides the most recent information available affecting merchant ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and Western Indian Ocean.

15+15 webinar: Thou Shall Not Pass! Routing Through the Red Sea in 2024

15 March 2024

The last three months have seen a substantial volume of queries in relation to the pros and cons of transiting via the Gulf of Aden versus the Cape. In this episode of 15+15, Alex Kemp and Simon Maxwell , experts in war risks from HFW will briefly discuss the latest in the Red Sea, the level of the threat posed and the factors to be taken into account when deciding when to proceed and when to re-route. The main take-aways from the presentation will be: The decision of whether to re-route requires a nuanced review of the interplay between the contractual matrix and the current threat level (which is informed by a multitude of sources). A pragmatic and commercial approach (focused upon engaging with all parties to the maritime adventure) often provides the greatest chance of reaching the right conclusion, hopefully without the threat of legal-action emerging after. HFW have unparalleled experience in advising clients on recent war risks around the world including Somali Piracy, West African Piracy, the war in Ukraine, the war in Gaza, the attacks around Saudi and the more recent activities of the Houthis in the Red Sea.