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Aerial Attack involving a Tanker, Oman
Issued: 1 day, 23 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-11 07:05:00 CW Alert 009- (Jun 26) Indian Ocean Aerial attack TBC UKMTO / OPEN SOURCE
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has experienced a fire in the engine room approximately 21nm Northeast of Sohar, Oman (approximate position). Local authorities have reported the incident and continue to investigate. No environmental impact has been reported. Vessels are advised to transit with caution in the area. UPDATE: Open-sources have confirmed that US Central Command conducted a strike on the tanker as it had violated a blockade whilst attempting to transport Iranian oil through the Gulf of Oman.

Suspicious approach on a tanker, Indian Ocean

The MSCIO have reported that a tanker was approached by suspicious craft whilst underway, approximately 488nm Southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. A possible mothership crossed the …

Attempted Robbery on a Container Ship, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a container ship whilst anchored at San Pedro anchorage, Ivory Coast. Duty crew …

Hijack of Cargo Vessel, Somalia

The UKMTO have reported that a St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo vessel has been hijacked whilst underway approximately 6nm Northeast of Garacad, Somalia (exact position …

Robbery on a Tanker, Malaysia

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a tanker whilst anchored at Sandakan Anchorage, Malaysia. During a routine inspection, duty crew logged …

Suspicious Approach on a Container Vessel, Somalia

The UKMTO and IMB have received reports that there was a suspicious approach by two small craft on a container vessel approximately 83nm South East …

U.S. Forces seize an Iranian-linked Tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces intercepted an Iranian-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time and position not specified).The seizure occurred during an overnight …

Attack on a container ship, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have received a report from the Company Security Officer that a cargo ship has been attacked whilst underway approximately 8nm west of Iran …

Attack on a Container Ship, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that a container vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 15nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The reports state …

Attack on Container Ship, Oman

The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 15nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The Master reported …

Robbery on an Offshore Support Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard an offshore support vessel whilst anchored at Abidjan inner anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact position not …

Tanker hijacked, Somalia

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged tanker has been boarded by number of armed intruders whilst underway approximately 24nm Southeast of Hafun, Somalia. The …

Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Four perpetrators …

Hijack of Fishing Vessel near Xaafuun, Somalia

The MICA-CENTER have reported that a Somali-flagged fishing vessel has been hijacked by eleven armed individuals near Xaafuun, Somalia (exact location not specified). The pirates …

Robbery on a Barge Under Tow, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a barge under tow by a Singapore-flagged tugboat, whilst transiting the Singapore Strait. Two …

UAV Strike on Tuapse Port & Refinery, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian military forces launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strikes on Tuapse Port and refinery, Russia (exact time not specified). The governor of …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Robbery on an Offshore Support Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard a Cyprus-flagged offshore support vessel whilst anchored at Abidjan inner anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact position …

U.S. Forces seize an Iranian container ship, Gulf of Oman

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged container vessel in the Gulf of Oman (exact time and position not specified). Information from Donald …

Robbery on Barge Under Tow, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a barge under tow whilst transiting the Singapore Strait. Two unauthorized persons boarded the …

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 …

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 …