Vessels told to stay clear of Syrian port after Israeli strikes
Security company Ambrey issued the warning after observing footage of fires at Latakia’s container terminal and military port
Israeli media said the strikes targeted Syrian naval assets belonging to the former Assad regime, which the IDF feared may fall into the wrong hands
VESSELS should stay clear of the Syrian port of Latakia, security intelligence company Ambrey has warned, following Israeli strikes.
Saudi Arabia state-owned media outlet, Al Arabiya, said an Israeli air strike targeted an air defence installation near the Mediterranean port, citing Syrian security sources.
The Times of Israel said the strikes targeted Syrian naval assets belonging to the Assad regime, which was dramatically deposed over the weekend.
It said the Israeli Defence Force has carried out “dozens” of attacks on Syria targeting weaponry it fears may fall into the hands of “hostile forces”.
Ambrey said it had seen footage of multiple explosions and fires at Latakia’s container terminal and military port.
No casualties have been reported and Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows no merchant vessels at Latakia at the time of the strikes, although as Lloyd’s List reported, vessels often call at the port with AIS turned off, making port call data unreliable.
LLI data shows Latakia has not received more than 25 vessel calls in any month during 2024, and in just one month (June 2023) did 25 vessels call at the port.
Throughput data for Latakia is not readily available, but the World Bank classifies it as a small port, one that handles less than 500,000 teu per year.
Lloyd’s List has approached the IDF for comment.
