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Attack on a cargo vessel, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 2 days, 1 hour ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-23 15:00:38 CW Alert 022 - (Sep 2026) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO , MICA CENTRE
The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not specified). The vessel's Company Security Officer reported that the vessel caught fire and is currently adrift. All crew have been evacuated, with two casualties reported. No environmental impact has been reported at this time. Authorities are investigating the incident. UPDATE: The MICA Center have reported that one of the two crew casualties has now deceased. It has also been confirmed that the engines are non-operational.
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Attack on a container vessel, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel was attacked whilst operating approximately 25nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The Master reported the …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Aerial attack on a Cruise ship, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that the Master of a Cruise Ship, operating 3 NM East of Oman (exact position not specified), has reported sighting a …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a India flagged Tanker has been attacked 20nm Northeast of Oman, (Exact position not specified). The Master reported being approached …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Ukraine Strikes Russian Vessels, Crimea

Open-source reporting state that Ukraine’s GUR Military Intelligence Unit claimed attacks on two Russian landing ⁠ships and a radar station in Sevastopol Bay in Russian-occupied …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
UAV Strike, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian Forces carried out Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strikes on the Russian Ports of Vysotsk and Syzran (exact time not specified). The …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Kidnapping on a passenger boat, Nigeria

It has been reported that a passenger boat has been attacked by armed men onboard a boat, whilst underway to Oron, Akwa Ibom state from …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Unmanned Air Vehicle Strike on Tuapse Port, Russia

Reports indicate that Ukrainian drones struck the Tuapse Oil Refinery, Russia (exact time not specified). Residents reported explosions in the area. The local governor has …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Unmanned Surface Vessel Attack on a Tanker, Black Sea

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a Liberian-flagged tanker whilst underway near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact date and …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Robbery on a Container Ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship in the Bahudopi Anchorage, Indonesia (Exact time not specified). Reports state …

Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago View with map
Drone Strike on Grain Vessel, Black Sea

Open-source have reported that a Liberia-flagged cargo ship was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst underway in the Black Sea (exact time and …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
U.S. Blockade on Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports

Open-source have reported that U.S. Central Command forces will implement a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, effective 13 April 2026 …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery, Singapore Straits

It has been reported that a barge, being towed by a Singapore flagged tug, was boarded while transiting the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Tanker, Red Sea

It has been reported that there has been a suspicious approach on a tanker whilst underway in the Red Sea. Up to seven persons onboard …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Izmail Port, Ukraine

Open-source reports indicate that there has been an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on Izmail port, Ukraine (exact time not specified). It has been reported that …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Robbery on Cargo Ship, Indonesia

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged cargo ship at Belawan New Container Terminal, Indonesia (exact time and location …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Suspicious Approach on a Sailing Vessel, Red Sea

It has been reported by the UKMTO that there has been a suspicious approach on a vessel, 45 nm Southwest of Al Hudaydah, Red Sea …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Offshore Drilling Platforms, Caspian Sea

Open-sources have reported that there has been a Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack on two offshore drilling platforms in the Northern Caspian Sea, Russia (exact …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Incident involving a dhow, Somalia

It has been reported by MSCIO that a dhow has been hijacked by probable pirates whilst operating in the vicinity of Bargal, northern Somalia (Horn …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Four …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
UAV Strike on Izmail Port, Ukraine

Open-source reports indicate that there has been an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strike on Izmail port, Ukraine (exact time not specified). It has been reported that …

Issued: 5 months, 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a container vessel, Persian Gulf

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel was attacked whilst operating approximately 25nm south of Kish Island, Iran (exact position not specified). The Master …

Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago View with map