021-26 – ATTACK - UPDATE 001
Report Date: Report Time: Issue Date: Source
11 Mar 2026 2230UTC 12 Mar 2026 Company Security
Officer, Third Party
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 5NM south of Al Basrah, in Iraq TTW. A third party reported that two
tankers have been struck by an unknown projectile. The CSO of one affected vessel confirmed the attack had caused
a fire onboard. The CSO reported that the crew have been evacuated and safe. Investigations to identify the second
vessel affected continue.
120140UTCMAR26: The CSO of the second tanker involved has confirmed the vessel was struck and the attack has
caused a fire onboard. All members of the crew have been evacuated.
No environmental impact has been reported at this time.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.