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Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Kumzar, Oman
Issued: 1 day ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-05 19:18:00 CW Alert 006- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity Military UKMTO
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 Kumzar, Oman (exact position not specified). The vessel and crew are reported safe and no environmental damage has been reported. UPDATE: The UKMTO have reclassified this incident from an Attack Warning to an Advisory. Following a review, it was determined that the intended target could not be conclusively identified. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO.
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Aerial Attack on a Cargo Ship, Ukraine

Open-source have reported that a Palau-flagged cargo ship was struck twice by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst underway in Ukrainian waters (exact time and position not …

Issued: 1 week, 5 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed the thirteenth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 01:00 UTC on 24 July 2026. …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Projectile Splash Near Tanker, Southern Red Sea

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker witnessed a splash from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel whilst underway in the southern …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Red Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Saudi-flagged tanker has been attacked whilst underway in the Red Sea (exact time and position not specified). The Saudi Press …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
Incident Involving a Tanker and U.S.Military Forces, Oman

The UKMTO have reported an incident involving a tanker and Military Forces (exact position and time not specified). Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain …

Issued: 1 week, 6 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the twelfth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 02:30 UTC on 23 July 2026. U.S. …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Red Sea

The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO that it has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 70nm southwest of …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the eleventh consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 00:15 UTC on 22 July 2026. CENTCOM …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) 412th Separate Nemesis Brigade, struck ten cargo ships reportedly operating as in the Black Sea between …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Aerial Attack on a Cargo Ship, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a Panama-flagged general cargo ship was attacked while leaving Odesa port, Ukraine. The vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Armed Small Craft Sighted, Bab-el-Mandeb

It has been reported that two small craft have been sighted with mounted heavy guns drifting near the Maritime Security Transit Corridor (MSTC), Bab al-Mandab …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed another round of strikes against Iran at 01:00 UTC on 21 July 2026. U.S. forces struck …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Explosion on Tanker, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that an explosion occurred aboard a Liberia-flagged tanker on 21 July 2026, approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania (exact …

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

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 8nm Northeast of Limah, Oman. Multiple reports have …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
UAV Strike on Tanker, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged tanker was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst located close to the Single Point Mooring 1 (SPM-1), Caspian …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck eleven vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet on 19-20 July 2026 (exact …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Houthi Naval Blockade Declared Against Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia effective immediately on 20 July 2026. The Houthi military spokesperson, …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Oman

It has been reported that a Malta-flagged tanker is on fire approximately 8nm Northwest of Kumzar, Oman (exact position not specified). The cause of the …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Attack on Vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile approximately 17nm East of Dibba, United Arab Emirates (exact position not …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Cruise Missile Strike on Cargo Vessel, Odessa

Open-sources have reported that a Guinea Bissau-flagged cargo vessel was struck by three Russian cruise missiles whilst transiting off Odessa, Ukraine. Reports indicate that five …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
UAV Strikes on Two Tankers, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that two tankers were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst loading at the Single Point Mooring 1 (SPM-1), Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map