Two vessels were involved in an incident 4nm west of Khasab, Oman, per UKMTO. A vessel master reported seeing four unknown projectiles strike two unknown vessels 6nm north of his position, setting one on fire. The status of the second vessel is unclear.
UKMTO received a report of a cargo vessel approached by an unidentified skiff 98NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessels advised to transit with caution.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 28NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq, UKMTO reports. Crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported.
UKMTO: Several merchant vessels came under disabling fire in the Northern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, part of ongoing military activity in the region. Any casualties or environmental impact remain unconfirmed. Investigations are ongoing.
UKMTO: The two casualties from a security incident aboard a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz have been confirmed as fatalities. Authorities are investigating.
Iranian reports claim the Saudi oil tanker "Cedar" was stopped while passing through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has a capacity of 2 million barrels and had its automatic identification system active during transit. UKMTO reported receiving word of a security incident involving an oil tanker about an hour earlier.
UKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean. Vessels are advised to maintain awareness of the operational environment. Authorities are aware and investigations remain ongoing.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, about 12NM north of Khasab, Oman, the UKMTO reports. No casualties or environmental impact. The vessel was on the U.S.-established route through Omani waters.
JUST IN: UKMTO reports that an oil tanker was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz by an unknown projectile on August 29 12NM north of Khasab, Oman
Last night, UKMTO received a report of an oil tanker that was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Khasab, Oman, sparking a large fire onboard that has since been extinguished.
The crew is reportedly safe.
Last night, UKMTO reported an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 9 nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, damaging its engine room and disabling the vessel. The crew was reported safe.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, sparking a fire on the main deck. All crew are safe. No environmental impact reported. - UKMTO
A tanker in the Gulf of Aden reported an unauthorized vessel approaching, 136 nautical miles east of Mukalla, Yemen. The distress call came over VHF channel 16 as it sailed west. - UKMTO
An unmanned cargo ship was struck by multiple unknown projectiles 40NM southeast of Al Mukha, Yemen, on Aug 17. The damage resulted in a complete constructive loss. Authorities are investigating. - UKMTO
A bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The starboard side was damaged and one crew member was wounded. No environmental impact reported. - UKMTO
UKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Company Security Officer has reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The im...
UKMTO:
UKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Company Security Officer has reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The impact caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty. The remaining crew are currently being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
At present, no environmental impact has been reported.
Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO."
A cargo ship was boarded and seized by 8 armed men 4 nautical miles south of Mario, Somalia, according to a report to UKMTO from the vessel's security officer.
Authorities are investigating. Ships are urged to sail with caution.
UKMTO has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
UKMTO has received reports from Military Authorities that a tanker was struck by a
Uncrewed Ariel Vehicle (UAV) whilst conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was subject to minor damage, crew are reported as safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to
UKMTO.
UKMTO: The IRGC continues to harass and surveil merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with no confirmed attacks this reporting period. Tanker transits remain in single digits in both directions, and overall commercial traffic stays at reduced levels.
Earlier today, a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, on 8 August. The resulting fire was quickly put out with no injuries or crew harm. - UKMTO
