Indian shipping authorities report tanker attack east of Strait of Hormuz

MUSCAT, Nov 15: A tanker was attacked while sailing eastbound through the Arabian Gulf, east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a warning issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Sunday.

UKMTO said it had received a report from Indian shipping authorities confirming the attack on the vessel while it was transiting the Arabian Gulf before entering the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The tanker’s crew members were accounted for and reported safe following the incident.

However, the extent of damage to the vessel and any potential environmental impact remained unknown at the time of the report.

UKMTO advised all vessels operating in the area to exercise caution, maintain vigilance and report any suspicious activity to the maritime security organization.

The incident was recorded on Nov 15, 2026, under UKMTO warning number 205-26. The exact time of the attack was not yet confirmed.