Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-10-22 17:15:00 CW Alert 037- (Oct 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 7NM northeast of Limah, Oman while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz ( exact position not specified). The vessel was able to continue its voyage to the next port of call. UKMTO has advised vessels to transit with caution. UPDATE: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved in the incident was the Singapore-flagged LPG Tanker LEONORA KOSAN (IMO 9390953).
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