INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Non-Piracy Incident
-> Potential Hijack
Date and Time: 3 August 2021, 1230hrs UTC
Location: 61nm E of Fujairah, International Waters
Position: 24° 59.500’N, 57° 28.600’E
Distance from Shore: Approx 60nm
Vessel Details
Type: Tanker
L x B: 105.6m x 15.9
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Damage to vessel: TBC
Damage to cargo: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.7m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: UKMTO has reported a “non-piracy incident” offshore Fujairah. Details are still TBC however considering high tensions between regional powers following recent fatal incident
offshore Oman against a tanker, all vessels should remain extremely vigilant. Any vessels linked to Israeli interests are under particular threat by Iran and Iranian allies.
UPDATE 1: UKMTO have issued an update, describing the incident as “Potential Hijack”. Further information to follow – there is precedent of merchant vessels seized by Iranian authorities in the
area (South Korean-vessel seized in January 2021).
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