Aerial Attack on a Tanker, Gulf of Oman
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-16 23:01:00 CW Alert 022- (Mar 26) Indian Ocean Aerial attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been attacked whilst at anchor approximately 23nm east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (exact position not specified). The Master has reported that the vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile causing minor structural damage. No injuries to the crew have been reported and there has been no environmental impact. UPDATE: The UKMTO have issued further information which was received from the CSO; informing that the vessel received damage from falling debris caused from an interception of the projectile.
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