Directory Entry
Ansar Allah (Houthis) — Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC)
Record grades describe the original compilation. Each channel has separate verification fields; missing evidence is shown explicitly. The compilation date is not a channel verification date.
| Country / Area | Yemen (Sanaa) |
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| Channel Type | Maritime transit coordination |
| Record grade | B Single credible source |
| Legal Status | US FTO (2025)Sanctioned |
| Languages | AREN |
| Website | en.hocc.gov.yeFAQ page at /FAQs per Tradlinx Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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clearances@hocc.gov.ye"Safe Transit Request" address quoted from the HOCC FAQ (one source) Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Hotline | (number not published in sources)Hotline + e-mail alert list reported by JPost, no number given Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Notes | Set up Feb 2024 by Supreme Political Council decree. Reported to answer transit requests within ~24h and to ask for 48h pre-notification, AIS data and port declarations. HOCC says the service is free and denies tolls. Yemen's internationally recognised Maritime Affairs Authority (Aden) and international maritime guidance tell vessels NOT to communicate with or register with HOCC. Sanctions exposure for anyone dealing with a designated FTO. |
Sources
- https://blogs.tradlinx.com/piracy-by-design-the-houthi-faq-portal-and-the-future-of-grey-zone-maritime-control/
- https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-914072
- https://en.protothema.gr/2026/11/06/captains-obtain-permission-from-the-houthis-by-e-mail-to-safely-pass-through-the-red-sea/
- https://www.gac.com/hot-port-news/security-advisory-urges-non-compliance-with-hocc-demands
- https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/houthi-deny-bab-el-mandeb-toll-plans
- https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/houthis-threaten-64-shipowners-with-attacks-on-vessels-that-call-in-israel-85741
Note: All channels above are taken from public reporting and may be outdated or spoofed. This organization is sanctioned/designated; dealing with it may be illegal. Verify independently and consult legal counsel.