Alert

Attack

Nov. 2, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

ALERT 165/26 MSCIO has received information regarding an incident at approximately 23:47 UTC on 1 November 2026, 72NM east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, in the Arabian Gulf. A tanker travelling southeast was reportedly struck by two unknown projectiles on its port side. All crew members are reported safe, and no environmental impact has been reported at this stage. 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.