Attack on a Tanker, Northwest of Ra's al Khaymah, UAE - UPDATE
Issued: 1 day ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-11-11 18:00:00 | CW Alert 019- (Nov 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported a time-late incident approximately 14nm northwest of Ra's al Khaymah, UAE (exact position not specified). A tanker was struck in the engine room by an unknown projectile. No casualties have been reported and all crew have been safely evacuated. Fire-fighting efforts are ongoing. The extent of damage and any environmental impact are not yet known. The authorities are investigating the incident. UPDATE: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved was the Liberia-flagged Crude Oil Tanker (IMO 9395496). | |||||