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Attack on a tanker , Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 day, 15 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-18 00:40:00 CW Alert 016- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported an attack on a tanker whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not specified). The vessel's Company Security Officer reported that the tanker was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. The fire has since been extinguished. All crew have been reported safe, and the environmental impact remains unconfirmed at this time.

Suspicious Approach on a Tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported that a Tanker, travelling westbound 75 NM East of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified), was approached and pursued by a …

Security Incident, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 16NM Northeast of Khasab, Oman (exact date, time and position not specified). The …

Russian UAV Strike on Vessel, Black Sea

Open-source reporting indicates that a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle struck a Tanzanian-flagged vessel while the vessel was underway to a Ukrainian port (exact time and …

Boarding of Cargo Vessel, Singapore Strait

The IFC have reported that a cargo vessel was boarded whilst transiting the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Four sea robbers, reportedly armed with a knife …

Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker that was struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting outbound of the Strait of Hormuz (exact location not …

Robbery Onboard LNG Tanker, Batangas Bay Anchorage, Philippines

The IFC have reported that a robbery occurred onboard a Singapore-flagged LNG tanker while at anchor at Batangas Bay Anchorage, Luzon, Philippines (exact time not …

Russian UAV Strikes on Chornomorsk and Izmail Ports, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Russian forces conducted a strike on Chornomorsk port and Izmail port, Ukraine, on 15 September 2026 (exact time not specified). During …

Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have received a time late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz (location not specified). A verified source has reported that …

Attempted robbery on fire fighting vessel, Angola

It has been reported that a fire fighting vessel has been boarded whilst at anchor in Luanda outer anchorage, Angola. A duty crew member on …

Russian UAV Strike on Chornomorsk Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Russian forces conducted a strike on Chornomorsk port, Ukraine, during the night of 12/13 September 2026 (exact time not specified). During …

Attack on Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (approximate position). The status of …

Attack on Bulk Carrier Berthed at Novorossiysk Port, Russia

Open-source reporting indicates that a Russian-flagged bulk carrier was struck while berthed at Novorossiysk port, Russia, on the Black Sea, on 12 September 2026 (exact …

Ukrainian Strike on Russian Tanker, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on the Russian-flagged tanker ARMADA LEADER on 12 September 2026 in the Black Sea (exact time …

Attack on Two Vessels, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that two vessels have been involved in an incident 4NM West of Khasab Oman (exact position not specified). A Master of …

Boarding on Cargo Ship, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been approached by an unidentified skiff whilst transiting approximately 98nm Southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen (exact …

Strike on Makhachkala Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted a strike on Makhachkala Sea Commercial Port, Dagestan, Russia (exact time not specified). Ukraine's General Staff confirmed that …

Attack on Fire Fighting Vessel, Saudi Arabia

It has been reported that Indonesian-flagged fire fighting vessel has received damage from an unidentified projectile whilst operating approximately 20nm East of Al Saffaniyah, Saudi …

Attack on a vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have been informed from a third-party that a vessel has been attacked whilst at anchor approximately 24nm northwest of Port Rashid, UAE (exact …

Attack on tanker, Iraq

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked approximately 28nm southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq (exact position not specified). The Master reported that the …

Ukrainian strike on Russian patrol boat, Crimea

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Project 12150 Mangust high-speed patrol boat in Kozacha Bay, Sevastopol, Crimea, during operations conducted on overnight …

Drone attack on Novorossiysk Fuel Terminal, Russia

Open-sources have reported that a fuel storage tank caught fire at the Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal following a prolonged overnight drone attack on the Black …