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Explosion on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 day, 12 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-11-05 22:00:00 CW Alert 008- (Nov 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker, transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, experienced an explosion at the waterline on its port side. The incident occurred approximately 16nm east of Khasab, Oman (exact position not specified). The Master of the vessel submitted a time-late report of the incident. All crew are reported safe and accounted for. The tanker remains under its own power and is continuing its voyage. The authorities are investigating the incident.

Attack on a Tanker, Persian Gulf - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles whilst approximately 50nm North of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar. The authorities are …

Attempted Robbery of Cargo Vessel, Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait - UPDATE

The IFC have reported that a cargo vessel was boarded whilst transiting the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Eight unarmed perpetrators were reported onboard. No stolen …

Attack on Tanker, Northeast of Lima, Oman - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker was struck by two unknown projectiles in the engine room whilst approximately 14nm northeast of Lima, Oman (exact …

Indian Dhow Attacked, Strait of Hormuz

Open sources reported that the Indian-flagged dhow MSV AL JUSUFI (MMSI: 419956512) was attacked by an unknown projectile in the vicinity of Limah, Oman, on …

Boarding of Cargo Vessel, Singapore Strait - UPDATE

It has been reported that a Cargo vessel was boarded whilst underway in Philip Channel, Singapore (exact position not specified). Three persons reportedly boarded the …

Attack on Tanker, East of Ras Al Khafji, Persian Gulf - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked whilst transiting southeast through the Persian Gulf, approximately 72nm east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi …

Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE

The UKMTO has reported an incident approximately 9NM northeast of Lima, Oman (exact position not specified). A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, which …

Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a merchant vessel relayed a Mayday call on VHF Channel 16, stating that another vessel had been struck by an …

Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile, South of Lavan Island, Iran - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile on its port side, resulting in a fire onboard. The incident …

Suspicious Approach by Armed Skiff, Gulf of Aden

The MSCIO have reported that a merchant vessel was approached by two suspicious craft whilst underway in the Gulf of Aden. One of the craft …

Vessel Reported on Fire, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that a third party has sighted a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 25nm northeast of Khasab, Oman …

Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE

The UKMTO has reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz (exact position …

Hijacking of Iranian Fishing Vessel, off Northeastern Somalia - UPDATE

The MSCIO have reported that the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel AZINI has been hijacked by armed pirates off the northeastern coast of Somalia (exact position not …

Robbery On A Cargo Ship, Indonesia

The ICC has reported a robbery on board a cargo ship while anchored at Belawan Anchorage. A member aboard the cargo ship noticed robbers at …

Vessel Reported on Fire, Strait of Hormuz, North of Khasab, Oman - UPDATE

The UKMTO have reported that the Master of a third-party vessel has sighted another vessel on fire approximately 9nm north of Khasab, Oman, in the …

Suspected Pirate Action Group Sighted, Gulf of Aden

The MSCIO have reported that a suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG) has been sighted in the Gulf of Aden, at approximately 12° 42' N 047° …

Container Ship Struck by Drones, Black Sea, off Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria - UPDATE

Open sources reported that the Liberia-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET (IMO 9348625) was struck by drones in the Black Sea, approximately 16nm off Cape Kaliakra, …

US Blockade Enforcement of Iranian Ports and Coastlines, Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea

JMIC (Joint Maritime Information Centre) shared a US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) update on enforcement of the blockade of all Iranian ports and coastlines. …

Attack On Crude Oil Tanker, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE

The UKMTO has reported a time late incident involving a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz (exact time and position not specified). The …

Attack on Ras Tanura Refinery, Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reportedly targeted the Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia (exact time not specified). Yahya Saree, military spokesperson for the group, said …

Vessel Fire Southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq

The UKMTO have reported multiple third-party reports of a vessel on fire approximately 63 nautical miles southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq (exact time and position not …