Attack on Container Ship, Oman
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-04-22 03:55:00 | CW Alert 019- (Apr 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 15nm Northeast of Oman (exact position not specified). The Master reported that the vessel was approached by one IRGC gun boat. No VHF challenge was issued before the vessel was fired upon, causing heavy damage to the bridge. The authorities are investigating. UPDATE: The vessel is confirmed to have been seized by the IRGC. | |||||