2026-006-Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Somali Basin-Houthi Attacks on Commercial Vessels
This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-012
MSCI
2026-005-Black Sea and Sea of Azov-Military Combat Operations
This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2026-003
2026-001A-Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea-Military Operations and Potential Retaliatory Strikes by Iranian Forces
On February 28th, significant military activity commenced in the geographic areas listed above. It is recommended that vessels keep clear of this area if possible. Any U.S.-flagged, owned, or crewed commercial vessels that are operating in these areas should maintain a standoff of 30 nautical miles from U.S.
2026-003-Black Sea and Sea of Azov-Military Combat Operations
This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-011
2026-002-Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom
1. References: None
2025-015-Gulf of Guinea-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom
This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-008
2025-012-Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, and Somali Basin-Houthi Attacks on Commercial Vessels
1. References: None
2025-002A-Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea-Potential Retaliatory Strikes by Iranian Forces
At approximately 0100 UTC on June 13th, Israel commenced military strikes against targets in Iran. Due to the now heightened tensions in this region, U.S.-flagged commercial vessels operating throughout this region are strongly encouraged to maintain close contact with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) and review the latest Joint Maritime Information Center Advisories at https://www.ukmto.org/partner-products/jmic-products.
2025-006-Worldwide-Foreign Adversarial Technological, Physical, and Cyber Influence
This revised advisory cancels and replaces U.S. Maritime Advisory 2024-011
2025-001A-Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Somali Basin-Potential Retaliatory Attacks by Houthi Forces
At 1645 UTC on March 15th, U.S. forces commenced strikes against targets used by Houthi terrorists in Yemen to launch attacks against commercial and military vessels operating within international shipping lanes. Houthi forces have subsequently threatened to strike U.S. assets, including commercial vessels, in the region. U.S.-flagged, or owned, commercial vessels operating throughout this region are strongly encouraged to maintain close contact with Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Naval Coordination and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS). The risk mitigation measures addressed in U.S.