Attack on a Tanker, Sohar, Oman
Issued: 23 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-11 00:00:00 CW Alert 021- (Oct 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military OPEN SOURCE , UKMTO
The UKMTO has reported an incident involving a tanker in the vicinity of Sohar anchorage, Oman (exact position and time not specified). The status of crew, damage assessment, and environmental impact are unknown at time of report. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate. UPDATE: Open-sources have reported that a tanker was hit by a Drone attack whilst at the anchorage area of Port of Sohar, Oman ( exact position and time not specified). Nine of the eleven crew members are reported safe and two crew remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway.
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