Attack on Bulk Carrier, Persian Gulf
Issued: 11 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-11 02:05:00 CW Alert 019- (Mar 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked approximately 50nm Northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (exact position not specified). The Master has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from an unknown projectile but the crew are reported safe and accounted for. The authorities are currently investigating.
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