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Attack on a vessel, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 1 day, 8 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-09 10:00:00 CW Alert 016- (Oct 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have recieved multiple third party reports that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile apprioximately 13nm West of Al Jazeera, United Arab Emirates, (exact position not specified). The strike caused a fire onboard, which has since been extinguished. The status of the crew, the extent of any damage, and any environmental impact remain have not been confirmed at this time. The authorities are investigating.
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Russian Strikes on Two Cargo Vessels, Odesa Region, Ukraine

Open-source reporting states that Russian forces struck two cargo vessels in the Black Sea/Odesa region, Ukraine, overnight on 28–29 September 2026 (exact time and positions …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on Three Tankers, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that three tankers have been struck by unknown projectiles whilst transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 29 September 2026 (exact time …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Robbery on Container Ship, Monrovia Anchorage, Liberia

It has been reported that, while anchored at Monrovia Anchorage, Liberia ( exact position not specified ), a container ship was boarded by a suspected …

Issued: 1 week, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact location not specified). The …

Issued: 1 week, 4 days ago View with map
Fatal Explosion During Attempted Copper Theft Aboard Grounded, Unmanned Tanker, India

The IFC have reported that an explosion occurred onboard a grounded, unmanned Nicaragua-flagged tanker off Manori Island, Mumbai, India (exact time not specified). The vessel …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Houthi Missile and Drone Attack Claimed on Saudi Aramco Terminal, Yanbu, Red Sea

It has been reported that Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks against a "sensitive target" in Riyadh and against Saudi …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attack on a cargo vessel, Strait of Hormuz

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). …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Russian Attack on Cargo Vessel, Black Sea

It has been reported that a Antigua-Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel was struck by Russian forces while in the Black Sea, on the night of 22–23 September …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO has received a delayed report of an incident involving an LPG tanker transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz (exact position not specified). …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Drone Strikes on Two Cargo Vessels, Odessa Region

It has been reported that Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles struck two dry cargo vessels in the Odessa Region overnight on 20–21 September 2026 (exact time …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker conducting an inbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile.(exact position not specified). …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
UAV Strike Near Kaspiysk Port, Russia

It has been reported that Ukrainian forces conducted a UAV strike near Kaspiysk Port, Russia, in the Caspian Sea, during the night of 19 September …

Issued: 3 weeks ago View with map
Attack on a tanker , Strait of Hormuz

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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 3 weeks, 4 days ago View with map