Attack on tanker, Gulf of Oman
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-18 23:00:00 CW Alert 024- (Mar 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO/CLOSED
The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been attacked approximately 11nm east of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates (exact position not specified). The reports state that the vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile causing a fire onboard. The authorities are investigating. UPDATE: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved is a Palau-flagged tanker. Reports from the CSO are also stating that fifteen crew members abandoned the vessel and were rescued by a Cook Islands-flagged tanker, however the Master is missing.
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