Lloyd’s List: The Saudi naval coalition in the Red Sea is a promise that exceeds its executive capabilities

The British maritime affairs magazine “Lloyd’s List” stated that the naval coalition Saudi Arabia is seeking to form to protect navigation in the Red Sea is “closer to a political message than an operational force,” considering that the Saudi initiative makes promises that exceed its actual ability to implement.

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The magazine explained in a report that the announcement of the coalition will not change the risk assessment of shipping and insurance companies, as Yemeni operations targeting Saudi-linked ships continue, affirming that the shipping sector still views the region as high-risk.

It added that Riyadh is trying, through this coalition, to reshape the scene politically and media-wise following the strikes that targeted Aramco facilities and the subsequent disruptions in navigation movement linked to Saudi ports.

The magazine pointed out that the continuation of risks has pushed insurance companies to maintain their restrictions, while some tankers have been forced to change routes and sail via the Cape of Good Hope, leading to higher shipping costs and longer voyage times.

This comes as Saudi Arabia faces increasing challenges in securing its oil exports through the Red Sea, amid the continued naval operations announced by Sana’a within what it describes as the “siege-for-siege” equation.