The United States has launched Operation Prosperity Guardian to maintain security in the Red Sea.
The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain are Joined in this multi-national security initiative.
The Red Sea is a critical waterway that has been essential to freedom of navigation and a major commercial corridor that facilitates international trade.
Recently, Houthi militants from Yemen have attacked or seized commercial ships 12 times.
Earlier in November, Houthi militants also hijacked an India-bound ship named Galaxy Leader.