Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority issued a statement on Saturday rejecting reports that it is considering implementing toll fees for commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The authority affirmed that ships can continue to navigate the waterway without incurring any charges. The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center clarified that its safe-passage service is voluntary.
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Houthis deny plans for shipping fees in Red Sea
The Houthi maritime authority has denied reports of planned toll fees for commercial vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, stating that passage remains free. The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center emphasized that its safe-passage service is voluntary.
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