3. Confirmed Vessel Incidents – Past 24 Hours Incident Vessel Status Damage Location 024-26 Chemical/products tanker, Name withheld UFN Drifting Hit by unknown projectile and caught fire. Crew of 16, 15 rescued by and 1 unaccounted for. 11NM off the coast of Khor Fakkan 25-26 Tug, Offshore Vessel, Name withheld UFN At anchor Debris from a drone impacted on board, resulting in damage to the bridge window. No injuries to personnel and no structural damage to the vessel have been reported Inner anchorage at Ras Laffan Port, approx 4 NM out. 1 confirmed vessel attack reported during this reporting period.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A projectile hit a tanker off the coast of the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, causing a fire and leaving the captain missing, officials and maritime monitors said Thursday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a naval monitor, said it received a report at 2300 GMT on Wednesday that "a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile which has resulted in a fire on board" off the UAE port of Khor Fakkan in the Gulf of Oman.At a meeting of the International Maritime Organization in London later on Thursday, the delegate from Palau identified the vessel as a chemical tanker flagged to that country, the Parimal. He said 15 crew members were rescued by a Cook Islands-flagged tanker."However, the master is missing," he added. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Marine intelligence journal Lloyd's List said the Parimal was part of the "shadow fleet" of unregulated vessels under international sanctions.Iranian forces have blocked the nearby Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for oil and gas as part of the Middle East war.

3. Confirmed Vessel Incidents – Past 24 Hours Incident Vessel Status Damage Location 024-26 Chemical/products tanker, Name withheld UFN Drifting Hit by unknown projectile and caught fire. Crew of 16, 15 rescued by and 1 unaccounted for. 11NM off the coast of Khor Fakkan

Latest attack brings the total number of confirmed maritime aggression incidents to 21, says UKMTOIran fires a barrage of missiles in the latest Middle East war. Photo: IRNACasualtiesA ship is on fire after being hit by an unknown projectile near the United Arab Emirates deepwater port of Khor Fakkan.The master of the ship, which has yet to be formally identified, is missing, according to security firm Vanguard.It said the ship was ablaze and had been abandoned by its crew, 15 of whom were rescued by a nearby ship at the anchorage.The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of the Khor Fakkan port, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).UKMTO has yet to identify the vessel or determine who attacked it, although observers strongly suspect Iran.This attack brings the total number of confirmed maritime incidents to 21 since Iran began targeting shipping in response to US President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury.“Since the start of hostilities on 28 February, more than 20 maritime incidents involving commercial vessels and offshore infrastructure have been reported across the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman,” said the UKMTO.The maritime threat environment remains critical, UKMTO said, noting that the incidents involved a wide range of vessel types and flag states.“There is no consistent pattern of Western ownership linkage, suggesting that the current strike pattern reflects a campaign aimed at broad maritime disruption rather than selective vessel targeting,” UKMTO said.UKMTO noted that attacks may occur across a broad operating area of the Middle East Gulf.This includes ships in anchorages, engaging ship-to-ship operations and or making port approaches.The maritime watchdog urged commercial vessels operating within the critical threat area to maintain contact with it.This latest attack came hours after QatarEnergy confirmed that its Ras Laffan Industrial City had been attacked by missiles.This morning, Vanguard reported that a Qatar-flagged tug, named HALUL 69, had been hit by debris from a drone close to Ras Laffan.It said the bridge window had been damaged, but there had been no structural impact on the tug, and its crew were safe.TradeWinds reported on Wednesday that a Star Bulk Carriers ship holed in an Iranian attack off Dubai last week successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.The 82,800-dwt Star Gwyneth (built 2006) was attacked while anchored in the Middle East Gulf on 11 March, leaving it with a two-metre hole in the No 1 cargo hold. None of the crew was hurt.(Copyright)

UKMTO reported that a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile at 2300 hrs on March 18 11 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, resulting in a fire on board. Iran has created a de facto ‘safe’ shipping corridor through its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz, offering vetted vessels passage in exchange for approval — and in at least one case, a reported $2m payment Read the full article here Lloyd’s List understands this vessel to be the Palau-flagged, 12,887 dwt chemical tanker Parimal (IMO: 9308766), which is also on Lloyd’s List’s shadow fleet* watchlist. The vessel’s crew abandoned ship and were rescued by a Cook Islands-flagged tanker in the anchorage area. Parimal’s master remains unaccounted for, however. Lloyd’s List senior risk and compliance analyst Bridget Diakun said Parimal “has a history of manipulating its AIS data while operating in the Middle East, suggesting it partakes in the lifting or transhipment of Iranian oil”. “The fact that shadow fleet vessels are being damaged as a result of the conflict is a reminder that no ships are truly ‘safe’ while operating in the region.”

# Confirmed Incidents — Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East **Source:** IMO **As at:** 8 May 2026 - **Confirmed incidents:** 33 - **Confirmed seafarer fatalities:** 10 | Date | Ship Name (IMO Number) | Location | Description | |---|---|---|---| | 6 May | HASNA (IMO 9212917) | Gulf of Oman | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 5 May | CMA CGM SAN ANTONIO (IMO 9294173) | 30 NM north east of Dibba Al-Fujairah, UAE | Damaged. No pollution. Eight seafarers injured. | | 3 May | TMO BARAKAH (IMO 9902615) | 78NM north of Fujairah, UAE | Damaged. No pollution. Vessel abandoned. | | 3 May | MINOAN FALCON (IMO 9605841) | 11NM west of Sirik, Islamic Republic of Iran | Damaged. No pollution. | | 22 April | EUPHORIA (IMO 9235828) | 8NM west of Islamic Republic of Iran | Minor damage. No pollution. No injuries. | | 22 April | MSC FRANCESCA (IMO 9401116) | 15NM north east of Oman | Damaged. No pollution. Vessel detained. | | 22 April | EPAMINONDAS (IMO 9153862) | 15NM north east of Oman | Damaged. No pollution. Vessel detained. | | 19 April | TOUSKA (IMO 9328900) | 45 NM southeast of Chabahar, Islamic Republic of Iran | Damaged. No pollution. Vessel seized. | | 18 April | CMA CGM EVERGLADE (IMO 9894985) | 22NM North of Kumzar, Oman | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 18 April | SANMAR HERALD (IMO 9330563) | 19NM North of Kumzar, Oman | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 7 April | GOLD AUTUMN (IMO 9220483) | 112NM south east of Ras Al | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 7 April | QINGDAO STAR (IMO 9318163) | 25NM south of Kish Island, Islamic Republic of Iran | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 1 April | AQUA 1 (IMO 9573660) | 17NM north of Ras Laffan, Qatar | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 30 March | AL SALMI (IMO 9534793) | 31NM NW of Dubai, UAE | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 28 March | SUNNY 77 (IMO 8357368) | Near Duqm, Oman | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 19 March | HALUL 50 (IMO 9602796) | 4NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 16 March | GAS AL AHMADIAH (IMO 9849629) | 23NM east of Fujairah, UAE | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 12 March | SOURCE BLESSING (IMO 9243198) | 35NM north of Jebel Ali, UAE | Damaged. No pollution. No injuries. | | 11 March | ZEFYROS (IMO 9515917) | Near Khor Al Zubair Port, Iraq | Attack on SAFESEA VISHNU caused collateral damage (fire). No injuries. | | 11 March | SAFESEA VISHNU (IMO 9327009) | Near Khor Al Zubair Port, Iraq | Impact caused fire. One seafarer fatality. | | 11 March | STAR GWYNETH (IMO 9301031) | 50NM north-west of Dubai | Damage to cargo holds and forecastle. No injuries. | | 11 March | MAYUREE NAREE (IMO 9323649) | 11NM north of Oman | Fire on board. Three seafarer fatalities. | | 11 March | ONE MAJESTY (IMO 9424912) | 25NM north-west of Ra's al Khaymah, UAE | Hull damage. No injuries. | | 7 March | ARABIA III (IMO 8771332) | Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | One seafarer injured. | | 6 March | MUSSAFAH 2 (IMO 9522051) | 6NM north of Oman | Four seafarer fatalities. Three severely injured. | | 5 March | SONANGOL NAMIBE (IMO 9325049) | 30NM south east of Mubarak Al Kabeer, Kuwait | Hull breach. No injuries. | | 4 March | SAFEEN PRESTIGE (IMO 9593517) | 2NM north of Oman | Sunk. Oil slick detected. No injuries. | | 3 March | GOLD OAK (IMO 9806342) | 7NM east of Fujairah, UAE | Steel plating damage. No injuries. | | 3 March | LIBRA TRADER (IMO 9562673) | 10NM east of Fujairah, UAE | Minor damage. No injuries. | | 1 March | STENA IMPERATIVE (IMO 9666077) | At Berth, Port of Bahrain | One shipyard worker fatality. Two shipyard workers seriously injured. | | 1 March | HERCULES STAR (IMO 9916135) | 17 NM NW of Mina Saqr, UAE | Fire on board. No injuries. | | 1 March | MKD VYOM (IMO 9284386) | 52 NM NW of Muscat, Oman | One seafarer fatality. | | 1 March | SKYLIGHT (IMO 9330020) | 5 NM N of Khasab, Oman | Four seafarers injured. One seafarer fatality. One seafarer missing. |