Report 2026-01-28 • 5,979 views

P.T.O.C Yemen Center reveals a network of suspicious ships that support the Houthis and violate international sanctions

The P.T.O.C. Yemen Center for Specialized Research and Studies issued a new report titled "Ships Under Suspicion," revealing a complex maritime network of commercial vessels, oil and gas tankers, asphalt carriers, and container ships operating within what is known as the "shadow fleet." This network is implicated in supporting the Houthi terrorist militia by smuggling fuel and logistical supplies, including military shipments, in clear violation of international sanctions and UN verification and inspection mechanisms. The report details a systematic pattern of suspicious maritime movements th...
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PTOC Yemen center reveals new Houthi structures to tighten economic and social control The Maritime Security Unit reveals a suspicious navigation network around the “Yemen” floating tank and documents its intersections with the Iranian shadow fleet A conflict between Houthi leaders over Iranian experts disrupts the port of Hodeidah and reveals Tehran’s influence in the Red Sea Houthi attacks on Mokha... retaliation for the losses of Iranian experts and raising the ceiling of gains ahead of political negotiations The Maritime Security Unit reveals a complex maritime network used as floating support bases for the Houthis in the Red Sea The Crisis Observatory tracks the launch sites of Houthi marches and missiles (Update 6) Early warning (3): The Maritime Security Unit warns of two Indian ships suspected of being involved in supply operations to the Houthis through the port of Saleef. Following the warning of the Marine Security Unit, a suspicious ship carrying 1,000 tons of dangerous materials was seized off Lahj Houthi planes and missiles on new launch paths...a fragile operational tactic (special report) The Crisis Observatory monitors launches from four regions in conjunction with coalition air strikes on Houthi targets PTOC Yemen center reveals new Houthi structures to tighten economic and social control The Maritime Security Unit reveals a suspicious navigation network around the “Yemen” floating tank and documents its intersections with the Iranian shadow fleet A conflict between Houthi leaders over Iranian experts disrupts the port of Hodeidah and reveals Tehran’s influence in the Red Sea Houthi attacks on Mokha... retaliation for the losses of Iranian experts and raising the ceiling of gains ahead of political negotiations The Maritime Security Unit reveals a complex maritime network used as floating support bases for the Houthis in the Red Sea The Crisis Observatory tracks the launch sites of Houthi marches and missiles (Update 6) Early warning (3): The Maritime Security Unit warns of two Indian ships suspected of being involved in supply operations to the Houthis through the port of Saleef. Following the warning of the Marine Security Unit, a suspicious ship carrying 1,000 tons of dangerous materials was seized off Lahj Houthi planes and missiles on new launch paths...a fragile operational tactic (special report) The Crisis Observatory monitors launches from four regions in conjunction with coalition air strikes on Houthi targets