UKMTO reports a tanker attacked by a small boat in the Central Arabian Gulf

Single source · Central Arabian Gulf (approximate: Persian Gulf) · 2026-10-18 14:50 UTC

The UKMTO advisory says a tanker was attacked after being approached by a small boat in the Central Arabian Gulf. According to UKMTO, all crew are accounted for and reported safe, and full damage assessment is pending. The tanker is not named.

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Sources

• UKMTO Operations Centre (X), 2026-10-18 14:50 UTC

First reported 2026-10-18 14:50 UTC; last updated 2026-10-19 23:26 UTC.

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