Sanaa:The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has reported that a total of 1,083 commercial vessels transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait during October 2026, highlighting the stability of international maritime traffic in this critical waterway.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Ministry's official statistics noted that 550 vessels were headed north while 533 were moving south through the strait. These figures illustrate the continued smooth and safe transit of international vessels, countering claims of obstructions by the Saudi enemy.
The Ministry detailed that during the first ten days of October, 370 commercial vessels passed through the strait, with 184 heading north and 186 south. This period saw a steady daily transit rate of 37 vessels, maintaining uninterrupted passage through this important international route.
From October 11 to 20, the data recorded the passage of 373 commercial vessels, with 186 heading north and 187 south. This further confirmed the ongoing regularity of international maritime trade through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
In the final days of the month, from October 21 to 31, vessel traffic totaled 340 commercial vessels, with 180 traveling north and 160 south. The Ministry affirmed that throughout October, international maritime traffic continued in a regular and smooth manner.
The report emphasized that international navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait remains safe for all commercial vessels, with an exception for those affiliated with the Saudi enemy. The Ministry accused the Saudi enemy of attempting to militarize the Red Sea and disrupt the security of international maritime navigation, following its setbacks in military confrontations.
