Alert

Suspicious Activity

April 1, 2026, 4:08 a.m.

ALERT 27/26 UKMTO has received a report of an incident 17NM north of Doha, Qatar. The Company Security Officer reported the tanker has been hit by unknown projectile on the port side causing damage to the hull above water line. The crew are reported as safe. There is no environmental impact. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO and MSCIO. UPDATE01: UPDATE 001: UKMTO confirm the vessel was struck by two projectiles. One caused a fire which has since been extinguished. The other remains unexploded within the vessels engine room and is being investigated by the relevant authorities. UKMTO are unable to confirm the source of the projectiles and continue to investigate. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO and MSCIO.