Alert

Attack

Oct. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m.

ALERT 148/26 MSCIO has received information regarding an incident at approximately 19:22 UTC on 16 October 2026, 78NM northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, in the Arabian Gulf. A tanker reportedly was attacked with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fired from a small boat, causing damage to the aft port quarter. All crew are reported safe. Vessels operating in the area are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, adhere to BMP-MS, and report immediately any suspicious activity or relevant information to MSCIO and UKMTO.