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Attack involving a Tanker, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 day, 16 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-21 01:45:00 CW Alert 034- (Oct 26) Indian Ocean Attack TBC NAVAREA
It has been reported that the Kuwait-flagged Crude/Oil Products Tanker, AL DASMA (IMO: 9653446), has been involved in a security incident and is currently on fire, while drifting in the Strait of Hormuz. UPDATE: The UKMTO have reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman, causing a fire onboard. The fire has since been extinguished and the tanker is now at anchor. All crew have been confirmed safe, and no environmental impact has been reported. Authorities continue to investigate.
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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 …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 months, 4 weeks ago View with map
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 …

Issued: 2 months, 4 weeks ago View with map
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: 2 months, 4 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) forces completed the thirteenth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 01:00 UTC on 24 July 2026. …

Issued: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months 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: 3 months ago View with map