U.S. Forces Disable Nine Vessels, Redirect 135 Others Since April 13

U.S. forces have disabled nine vessels that did not comply with orders, redirected 135 ships that followed instructions, and permitted 42 humanitarian aid vessels to continue since the blockade started on April 13. The actions form part of ongoing enforcement measures that began more than two months ago.

Each category of outcome reflects the same classification rules used when the operation opened.

Vessels that ignored directions were disabled.

Ships that complied were turned away from the restricted area. Humanitarian shipments meeting the stated criteria were allowed to proceed. The reported totals cover the full period from April 13 through the present. No additional categories or exceptions were introduced during that time.