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Attack on Tanker, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Issued: 1 day ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-24 06:37:00 CW Alert 021- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked whilst transiting approximately 63nm west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia (approximate position). The Company Security Officer reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on the main deck. All crew are safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

Drone Attack on a Cargo Vessel, Odesa, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a Guinea Bissau-flagged general cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst conducting loading operations at the port …

Ukrainian Drone Assault on Russian Warships and Grain Terminals, Novorossiysk, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine launched a drone assault targeting Russian warships and grain export terminals at Novorossiysk port, Russia (exact time not specified, approximate …

Maritime Incident Involving a Container ship, Gulf Of Oman

The UKMTO have reported that an incident involving a tanker and military forces has occurred in the Gulf of Oman (exact position and time not …

UAV Discovery and Controlled Destruction, Neptun Deep Gas Field, Romania

Open-sources have reported that two aerial drones, GERBERA type, were discovered drifting at sea in close proximity to the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in …

Attack on Cargo Vessel, Al Mokha, Yemen

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been attacked whilst operating in the Southern Red Sea off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen …

Kidnapping on a Passenger Boat, Nigeria

It has been reported that, whilst transiting within the area of Calabar, Oron and Ibaka waterways, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria, a passenger boat, with 22 …

Robbery on Tanker, Bangladesh

It has been reported that a Singapore-flagged tanker was boarded whilst berthed at Chattogram Port, Bangladesh. The vessel crew reportedly sighted four perpetrators near the …

Houthi Attack on Mokha Port, Yemen

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement launched a UAV and missile attack on Mokha port on the morning of 09 August 2026 (exact time …

Robbery on Offshore Drilling Platform, Bay of Campeche, Mexico

It has been reported that an offshore drilling platform has been boarded whilst operating in the Bay of Campeche, Mexico (exact time not specified). The …

Houthi Drone Strike on Saudi Aramco Refinery, Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement conducted a drone strike on Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Jizan on 09 August 2026 (exact time not …

Ukrainian Strike on Russian Military Infrastructure, Syvash Platform, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Naval Forces struck Russian military infrastructure installed on the Syvash self-elevating drilling platform at the Holitsynske gas condensate field in …

Attack on Vessel, Khasab, Oman

The UKMTO have reported an incident 18nm east of Khasab, Oman (exact time and position not specified). A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile …

Houthi WBIED Destroyed Targeting Oil Tanker, Mocha, Yemen

Open-source have reported that Yemen's National Resistance Forces destroyed an explosives-laden Houthi boat that was attempting to target an oil tanker in the Red Sea …

Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Kumzar, Oman

The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO that two explosions were heard whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz 9nm southeast of …

Attack on Tanker, Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO have reported an incident 95nm Southeast of Aden, Gulf of Aden (exact position not specified). The Master of a Tanker reported hearing a …

Two Vessels Damaged by Russia, Black Sea

Open-source have reported that a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship and another vessel were struck by an unknown projectile by Russia whilst operating in the Northwestern region …

Attack on Vessel by Unmanned Surface Vessel, Yemen

It has been reported that an Indian-flagged small cargo vessel has been attacked by an Unmanned Surface Vessel approximately 9nm Southwest of Mokha, Yemen. The …

Attack on Cargo Vessel, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting approximately 20nm Northeast of Khasab, Oman (exact position …

Five Vessels Damaged in UAV Strike of Mykolaiv Port, Ukraine

Open-sources reports indicate that five vessels have received damaged whilst berthed at Mykolaiv Port, Ukraine (exact time and location not specified). Two of the vessels …

UAVs Strike Two Vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst transiting the Black Sea, approximately 20nm off Novorossiysk, …

Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Oman

It has been reported that the Master of a tanker heard an explosion in close proximity to the vessel whilst transiting approximately 20 nautical miles …