Dr., Capt., Barrister Vivek Jain
The author in his book much
before the attacks had started “The Role
of the Indian Ocean for Global Peace – Interdisciplinary Issues” has raised
the possibility of disruption due to various aspects in the Indian Ocean,
including Red, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea. As a coincidence, just two
months after the successful release of the book, the Houthi rebels from Yemen
escalated the attack on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea in response
to the situation, arising due to organisation Hamas’ terroristsattacks on
Israeli civilians and then the counter response of Israel for such attacks in
Gaza. As a result, the UK and US forces launched air strikes on the Houthi rebels
from 12 January 2024, which was later joined by the UK forces to ensure Freedom
of Navigation in Red Sea for the benefit of the maritime community.
Accordingly, many shipping
companies havechosen to avoid Red Sea altogether and that has resulted these
companies either curtailing maritime voyages(UNCTAD estimates that voyages decreased considerably
through Red Sea), or adopt the substitute shipping route avoiding the Red Sea
and proceed via longer voyage across Cape of Good Hope. Such substitute
journeys could take an additional 13-26 days approximately depending on where
the journey will commence on the globe.
In light of the above facts, the author as a subject matter expert in Nautical Science, maritime lawyer and with expertise in International Law has dissected then nautical and maritime law and International law legal issues for readers.
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