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The British agency UKMTO reported that early on Wednesday a tanker off the coast of Oman was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire that was later extinguished. The incident occurred approximately 11 nautical miles west of Bukha. The crew is safe, and no environmental damage has been reported.
Javlon TursunovAccording to a statement by the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC, the vessel had switched off its radar and navigation systems, ignored warnings, and was traveling along an 'unauthorized southern route.' The ship's name, flag, crew details, and information about casualties have not been disclosed.
Sevara AzamovaThe British agency UKMTO reported that on Monday at 1000 GMT, approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm (Oman), a tanker was involved in an incident with military forces amid ongoing military activity in the region. Details of the interaction, casualties, and damage are not disclosed; the investigation is ongoing.
Javlon TursunovIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that an oil tanker in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine, causing a fire on board the vessel. According to the IRGC, the tanker had switched off all positioning and navigation systems since the start of its voyage and attempted to pass along an 'unauthorized' southern route. This is already the third such incident in several days.
Aziz KarimovThe UK-based UKMTO reported that a small boat with seven people aboard approached a gas tanker 140 nautical miles southeast of Mukalla and fired two shots. The vessel's armed security team responded with two warning shots, after which the boat changed course. Details of the incident have not yet been disclosed; the investigation is ongoing.
Otabek YusupovThe British maritime agency UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Friday at 09:00 GMT, but the report arrived with a delay. All crew members were evacuated and, according to the operating company, are safe. No environmental impact was reported.
Otabek YusupovThe IRGC Navy stated that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire. Iran called the vessel 'illegal' and accused it of disabling navigation systems. US Central Command (CENTCOM) maintains that the strait is controlled by the US and remains open.
Otabek YusupovThe Iranian Navy said a tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman while attempting to pass through a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking systems switched off. The vessel has not been identified, and the cause of the fire and the fate of the crew have not been reported. The incident was the third in a week amid escalating tensions over shipping through the strait.
Otabek YusupovThe San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader issued a distress call off the coast of Romania on October 15 after a drone attack: five of the 12 crew members were rescued, seven remain missing. That same night, a fire also broke out aboard the Comoros-flagged tanker Yara J, with no casualties reported. According to Reuters, at least five vessels have been attacked off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria over the past ten days, killing 23 sailors.
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