Peace talks aboard a United Nations ship anchored in neutral Red Sea territory could build on a landmark ceasefire agreement between the Yemen government and Houthi rebels.
Security fears and disputes over meeting locations have prevented leaders of the opposing forces from addressing the UN brokered agreement that would see a new security force taking over the city of Hodeida.
The UN says progress on the ceasefire is critical to opening humanitarian corridors, preventing famine and halting further violence in Yemen.