Deadly ship attack means Red Sea voyages need re-think, union says
Union ITF calls on the industry to send all ships south of Africa after Houthi attack kills three on commercial vessel.
BY ALEX LONGLEY, BLOOMBERG
A major transport union urged a full halt of merchant ships sailing through the Red Sea, adding to calls for vessels to reconsider the voyages after a Houthi militant attack killed three sailors.
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