Attack on tanker, Gulf of Oman
Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days 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. | |||||