Attack on Tanker, Southeast of Al Faw, Iraq
Issued: 20 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-20 19:30:00 | CW Alert 035- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | CLOSED SOURCE , UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of Al Faw, Iraq (exact position not specified). The report was received as a time-late account from the Master. The crew have been confirmed safe, and there has been no reported damage or environmental impact. Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved in the incident was the Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker SOYIA (IMO 9263916). | |||||