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Roya News
25-05-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Hundreds of Jordanian merchants lose millions after cargo ship fire
Roughly 500 Jordanian traders are grappling with severe economic losses following a fire that broke out aboard the ASL Bauhinia cargo ship in January while en route from Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates to Jordan's Port of Aqaba. Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq, President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, told Roya that the blaze destroyed 774 containers—both 20- and 40-foot units—owned by Jordanian merchants, with an estimated total value of around 60 million Jordanian dinars (approximately USD 84.5 million). To pursue legal action, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce has selected the law firm BLK, following a review of several options, and will work in coordination with global maritime law specialists. The Chamber has also formed a joint committee with affected traders to follow up on all aspects of the case, aiming to ensure a proper legal process is in place to recover the traders' losses.
Al Arabiya
29-01-2025
- General
- Al Arabiya
Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says
A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, JMIC said. A maritime security source told Reuters that the fire resulted from hazardous cargo on board. There has been a spate of fires on board container ships in recent years due to flammable cargoes. The crew of the container ship abandoned it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, according to two maritime sources. Houthis have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Earlier this month, the Houthis said the group would limit its attacks on commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea to Israel-linked ships, provided the Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. Since the Houthi attacks began, most vessels have diverted to the longer east-west route via the southern tip of Africa.
Arab News
29-01-2025
- General
- Arab News
Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says
CAIRO: A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, JMIC said. A maritime security source told Reuters that the fire resulted from hazardous cargo on board. There has been a spate of fires on board container ships in recent years due to flammable cargoes. The crew of the container ship abandoned it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, according to two maritime sources. Houthis have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Earlier this month, the Houthis said the group would limit its attacks on commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea to Israel-linked ships, provided the Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. Since the Houthi attacks began, most vessels have diverted to the longer east-west route via the southern tip of Africa.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says
CAIRO (Reuters) - A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, JMIC said. A maritime security source told Reuters that the fire resulted from hazardous cargo on board. There has been a spate of fires on board container ships in recent years due to flammable cargoes. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The crew of the container ship abandoned it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, according to two maritime sources. Houthis have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Earlier this month, the Houthis said the group would limit its attacks on commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea to Israel-linked ships, provided the Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. Since the Houthi attacks began, most vessels have diverted to the longer east-west route via the southern tip of Africa.
Reuters
29-01-2025
- General
- Reuters
Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, JMIC said. A maritime security source told Reuters that the fire resulted from hazardous cargo on board. There has been a spate of fires on board container ships in recent years due to flammable cargoes. The crew of the container ship abandoned it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, according to two maritime sources. Houthis have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Earlier this month, the Houthis said the group would limit its attacks on commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea to Israel-linked ships, provided the Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. Since the Houthi attacks began, most vessels have diverted to the longer east-west route via the southern tip of Africa.
