Attack on Tanker, Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia
Issued: 1 day, 2 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-16 19:22:00 | CW Alert 030- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that the Master of a tanker has reported being attacked by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fired from a small boat, approximately 78 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia (exact position not specified). The attack has caused damage to the aft port quarter of the vessel. All crew members are accounted for and have been reported safe. A full damage assessment and any environmental impact remain unknown at the time of report. Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. | |||||