EU guides ships further out in Indian Ocean after long-distance Houthi strike

Vessels sailing off Africa in the Indian Ocean should follow a course further east to avoid long-distance strike capabilities newly displayed by the Houthis, the European Union’s naval force said.

In guidance posted on social media at the weekend, EUNAVFOR suggested that merchant ships underway in the area “establish an alternative sea route no less than 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of the current traffic routes”.