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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.
This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-011
1. References: None
This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-008
This advisory supersedes and cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-007
This revised advisory cancels and replaces U.S. Maritime Advisory 2025-006
1. References: None
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.
This revised advisory cancels and replaces U.S. Maritime Advisory 2024-011
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.