Vessel Reported on Fire, Strait of Hormuz - UPDATE
Issued: 1 day, 16 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-29 22:12:00 | CW Alert 044- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that a third party has sighted a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 25nm northeast of Khasab, Oman (exact position not specified). The vessel was transiting outbound. The cause of the fire, status of the crew, the damage assessment, and any environmental impact are not known at this time. UPDATE 1 : The UKMTO have received a verified report stating that the vessel involved is a tanker and that the incident was an attack. The report indicates that a small craft came alongside the tanker's port side, and two explosive devices were fixed to the hull above the waterline. The devices detonated, starting a fire in the engine room and leaving the tanker temporarily disabled. The crew are confirmed safe, and no pollution has been reported. The fire has been extinguished, and the tanker has resumed her passage towards her next port of call. UPDATE 2: Clearwater have received further information that the vessel involved was the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker LOUISE 1 (IMO 9290323). | |||||