Attack on a vessel, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 2 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-09-09 02:48:00 | CW Alert 005- (Sep 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have been informed from a third-party that a vessel has been attacked whilst at anchor approximately 24nm northwest of Port Rashid, UAE (exact position not specified). The Master of a tanker observed another vessel listing at its anchorage, with indications of water ingress consistent with damage from a projectile strike. The nature of the projectile remains unconfirmed. The authorities are investigating. UPDATE: Open-sources have reported that the vessel involved in the incident was a Gibraltar-flagged tanker. It has been further reported that there has been one fatality as a result of the incident and another crew member remains missing. | |||||