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Maritime Incident, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 2 days, 1 hour ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-04 12:15:00 CW Alert 009- (May 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident TBC UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a cargo vessel has experienced a fire in the engine room approximately 36NM north of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. All crew are reported safe and accounted for, and there are currently no reports of any wider impact. The authorities are investigating the incident.

Oil Terminal Damaged by Drone, UAE

Open-source articles indicate that UAE air defenses intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle over the port of Fujairah, UAE (exact time and location not specified). Debris …

Incident involving an LNG Tanker, Mediterranean Sea

It has been reported that an explosion occurred on a Russian-flagged LNG carrier approximately 20nm East of Malta. Reports state that a series of explosions …

Aerial Attack on Novorossiysk Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Novorossiysk Port, Russia, was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Ukraine (exact time not specified). The UAV's mostly …

Tanker Attacked, Bahrain

It has been reported by the UKMTO that a U.S- flagged tanker has been struck by two unknown projectiles whilst in the Port of Bahrain …

Attack on Vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO has reported a projectile has landed near a vessel approximately 35nm west of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Exact location not specified). Reports state …

Oil Tanker Intercepted and Detained by Belgium Navy, Belgium

Open-sources have reported that a Guinea-flagged oil tanker has been intercepted and detained by the Belgium special forces, in the North Sea (Exact time and …

Warning Area extended into the Eastern Mediterranean

The MICA Center has reported significant military activity in the following areas: Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz, and the northern …

Waterborne Attack on a Vessel, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a vessel approximately 50nm north of Muscat in the Gulf of Oman (Exact location …

Tanker Receives Damage, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported that a Palau-flagged oil tanker has taken damage approximately 5nm north of Khasab Port (exact time not specified). Reports indicate that …

Attack on a Vessel, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO has reported that a vessel has been struck approximately 17nm northwest of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates (Exact location not specified). Reports state …

Vessel Struck, Gulf of Oman

US Central Command have reported that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by U.S Forces in the Gulf of Oman (Exact time not specified). Reports …

Drone Strike on the Port of Duqm, Oman

It has been reported that there has been a drone attack on the port of Duqm (Exact time not specified). Reports state that one drone …

UKMTO Advisory - Caution regarding military action in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO has reported significant military activity in the following areas; Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Mariners …

Israeli and US Missile Strikes on Iran

Open-sources have reported that the U.S and Israeli's have launched what it has called a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran (exact location not specified). U.S President, …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Traffic …

Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

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

Maritime Incident Involving Local Fishing Fleet, Ghana

It has been reported by the IMB that there has been a maritime incident off the coast of Senya Beraku, Ghana( exact time and location …

U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Indian Ocean

Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a Cook Islands flagged tanker in the Indian Ocean (exact time not specified). U.S. military forces conducted …

UAV Strike on Odesa Port, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Odesa Port, Ukraine, was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Russia (exact position not specified). The Deputy Prime …

UAV Strike on Sevastopol Port, Crimea

Open-sources have reported that Sevastopol Port, Crimea was the target of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle attack from Ukraine (exact time not specified). The reports state …

Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines

It has been reported that there has been a robbery onboard a Marshall Islands flagged container ship while at anchor in Manila, Philippines. Reports state …