The Marshall Islands-flagged Genco Picardy bulk carrier, belonging to Genco Shipping & Trading, became the third ship in four days to be targeted by Houthis in the Red Sea. On 17 January 2024 it was hit by a drone on its port side and gangway. Indian Navy photo.
Months after declining a United States request to deploy a warship to the Middle East, the Royal Australian Navy is preparing to assume command of an international maritime task force dedicated to protecting shipping lanes around the Red Sea, the ABC reports.
