Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say
The attack triggered an engine-room fire and briefly disabled the tanker, while 27 Indian seafarers remained safe, officials said.
- On Friday, a Panama-flagged tanker, MT LOUISE 1, was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering explosions and an engine-room fire that temporarily disabled the vessel.
- All 27 Indian seafarers aboard were confirmed safe with no injuries; the crew extinguished the fire and the tanker resumed its voyage toward its next port.
- Maritime security sources reported a small boat attached two limpet mines to the hull, while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed all crew members were safe.
- The incident occurred one day after a projectile attack on the Liberia-flagged VLCC MT ARZANAH on Thursday, which also carried Indian nationals and highlighted escalating regional threats.
- This strike marks the first reported successful use of limpet mines against a vessel in the waterway since the US-Iran conflict began in February, signaling increased operational risks.
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The captain of a merchant ship has received a distress call from another vessel that has been reached with a projectile of unknown origin.
The British Maritime Operations Authority (UKMTO) reported that this Sunday evening it received a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz, after the captain of a merchant ship received a distress call via the Maritime Communication Channel (VHF 16) that another vessel had been injured by an alien body.
UKMTO reported on Sunday evening that it had received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement made by the Shafaq News Agency, the Ship Security and Maritime Traffic Control Authority reported that another vessel had been hit by unknown missiles. The Authority called on ships to exercise caution while crossing the area and to report suspicious activity, while the authorities continued to investigate the incident. UKMTO WAR…
The British entity recommended that ships sailing around the area take precautions and report any suspicious activity.
The Iranian navy confirmed the burning of an oil vessel east of the Strait of Ormuz after ignoring warnings and sailing through a prohibited area.
IRGC navy warns vessels against crossing unsafe areas, urges them to keep tracking systems switched on
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