commercial ships

In full view of the picnicking pensioners waving karaoke mics are huge commercial ships, some as long as three football fields.

"Commercial ships can transport food etc into any conflict zone. Without this, the US is in a position where it might not be able to sustain a prolonged war effort."

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis have regularly launched missiles at Israel and attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, saying they are acting in solidarity with the Palestinians.

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have regularly launched missiles at Israel and attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, saying they are acting in solidarity with the Palestinians.

India is the second-largest supplier of sailors and crew of commercial ships globally.