Sep 07, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Security OverviewU.S. forces struck the crude oil tankers DOWNY, STARK 1 and KYLO/NOXEN on September 5, 2026. U.S. Central Command said the action followed Iranian ballistic-missile launches toward a …
Sep 03, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: SIDR Attack Fatality Update in the Strait of Hormuz (2026-09-02)
Security OverviewThe Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker SIDR was involved in a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman at about …
Sep 01, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: Tanker Projectile Attack in the Strait of Hormuz (2026-08-31)
Security OverviewAn unidentified tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman on August 31, 2026 while completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. …
Aug 28, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: Drone Strike on LIDER BORDO MAVI near Tuapse
Security OverviewThe Cameroon-flagged Ro-Ro vessel LIDER BORDO MAVI was reported struck by three separate drones near Tuapse in the Black Sea on August 26, 2026. A fire followed, and regional reports …
Aug 20, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: Projectile Attack on MINOAN DIGNITY in the Strait of Hormuz on August 17, 2026
A projectile struck MINOAN DIGNITY while the vessel was sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz off Oman late on August 17, 2026. The engine-room area was hit and the chief engineer was fatally …
Aug 18, 2026
Maritime Security Alert: Piracy Incident Off Somalia Coast on August 17, 2026
Security Overview:A critical piracy incident involving the general cargo vessel LUTUF was reported off Somalia (4 nm south of Mareeyo) on August 17, 2026. Unauthorized armed personnel boarded and comm…