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Attack on a tanker , Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 day, 11 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-18 00:40:00 CW Alert 016- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
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 that the tanker was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. The fire has since been extinguished. All crew have been reported safe, and the environmental impact remains unconfirmed at this time.

UAV Attacks on Two Tankers, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that two tankers were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal near Novorossiysk, Black Sea. …

Russian Strikes on Cargo Vessels, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that Russia's Defence Ministry claimed its forces carried out overnight missile and drone strikes on military production facilities across Ukraine on 30 …

Two LNG Carriers Struck by Projectile, Damietta Port, Egypt

It has been reported that two LNG carriers were struck by an unidentified projectile whilst alongside at Damietta Port, Egypt. The type of projectile has …

Russia Considering Mobile Fire Groups on Grain Vessels, Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Russian transport authorities are considering deploying mobile fire groups aboard grain vessels transiting the Sea of Azov in response to ongoing …

Explosion Heard by Tanker, Southern Red Sea

The UKMTO have reported that the Master of a tanker has reported hearing an explosion whilst transiting in the southern Red Sea (exact position not …

Three Cargo Vessels Hit by UAVs in Mykolaiv port, Ukraine

Open-source reporting indicates that, during the night of 27 July 2026, three dry cargo vessels were struck by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) while berthed and/or …

Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel, Caspian Sea

Open-source articles have reported that Ukraine conducted long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea, hitting what Kyiv described as vessels involved in military cargo shipments between …

Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Aramco Facilities, Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement launched multiple ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jazan, Saudi Arabia on 25 July 2026 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …