Port of Assab
In short
Assab: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 1, 2026, 21:22 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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- Arrivals, last 24 h
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- Departures, last 24 h
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- Ships nearby, last 6 h
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Vessels near Assab
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
No vessels detected near Assab in the last 6 hours. As our AIS coverage grows, arrivals and departures will appear here live.
Forecast
Model forecast for Assab over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 155° | 17 | 0.5 | 3 | 24 | |
| 11 | 142° | 15 | 0.5 | 3 | 24 | |
| 18 | 115° | 25 | 0.8 | 4 | 24 | |
| 15 | 124° | 23 | 0.7 | 4 | 24 | |
| 13 | 154° | 19 | 0.6 | 4 | 24 | |
| 13 | 160° | 19 | 0.6 | 4 | 24 | |
| 19 | 123° | 27 | 0.8 | 4 | 24 | |
| 19 | 123° | 27 | 0.9 | 4 | 24 | |
| 15 | 154° | 22 | 0.7 | 4 | 24 | |
| 15 | 154° | 21 | 0.7 | 4 | 24 | |
| 20 | 124° | 29 | 0.9 | 4 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 2 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
173 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Apr 23, 1986. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- Naval EngagementJun 6, 2024Cargo Ship55 km away
RED SEA: On 6 June at 1806 UTC, two explosions occurred in close proximity to the Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship AAL GENOA approximately 27 NM south of Mokha, Yemen (exact position not specified). The master reported no damage to the ship, all crew members were safe, and that the vessel was proceeding to its next port of call.
- Naval EngagementMay 23, 2024Cargo Ship30 km away
RED SEA: On 23 May at 0435 UTC, an ASBM launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Malta-flagged bulk carrier YANNIS while underway 98 NM south of Hodeida, Yemen (exact position not specified). The missile impacted the water in the vicinity of the ship without causing casualties or damage. The ship and all crew were safe, the ship proceeded to the next port of call.
- Naval EngagementMay 17, 2024Tanker39 km away
RED SEA: On 17 May at 2200 UTC, an antiship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Panama-flagged oil tanker WIND while underway approximately 98 NM south of Hodeida, Yemen (exact position not specified). The ASBM struck the tanker and the impact caused flooding that resulted in the loss of its propulsion and steering. A coalition vessel quickly responded to WIND’s distress call, but no assistance was needed. The vessel’s crew was able to restore
- Naval EngagementApr 29, 2024Cargo Ship83 km away
RED SEA: On 29 April at 0702 UTC, three antiship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) and three UAVs launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Malta-flagged bulk carrier CYCLADES while underway approximately 51 NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen, near position 13-42N 042-27E. The company security officer reported that the vessel had sustained damage, the vessel and crew were safe, and that the vessel was continuing its transit.
- Naval EngagementMar 23, 2024Tanker35 km away
RED SEA: On 23 March, anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) launched from Houthi-controlled territory targeted the Panama-flagged, Chinese-owned, Chinese-operated crude oil tanker HUANG PU while underway. Within a 12-hour period, four ASBMs landed in the vicinity of the tanker. At 1435 UTC, a fifth missile hit the vessel approximately 23 NM west of Mokha, Yemen, near position 13-17N 042-53E. The resulting onboard fire was extinguished within 30 minutes by the crew. The crew and vessel were report
- Naval EngagementFeb 14, 2024Merchant Vessel41 km away
RED SEA: On 14 February at 2300 UTC, a merchant vessel underway approximately 12 NM southwest of Mokha, Yemen, near position 13-09N 043-05E spotted two possible unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). As soon as the master noticed the first flying object, the vessel performed evasive maneuvers including rapid course changes. A second flying object subsequently approached, but soon departed the area. After 10 minutes, the first flying object disappeared from view. The crew and vessel were reported safe
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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