INCIDENT OVER
Event: Wider Conflict Incident
Date and Time: 25 February 2021, 2341 UTC
Location: Arabian Sea
Position: 16°12N 062°44E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 350nm off Oman
Vessel Details
Type: Containership
L x B: 228m x 37.3m
Speed: 18.8kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Damage to vessel: Yes
Damage to cargo: To be confirmed
Security Present: None
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: A vessel has reported that it has been struck by a missile whilst sailing across the Arabian Sea. Available pictures show damage to the vessel. The vessel has continued on
its journey at over 18kts, suggesting that there has been no effect on the vessel’s speed. Vessel is Israeli-owned, raising possibility that attack was carried out by Iran or an Iranian-backed group.
ARC will update once further information is received.
MARITIME SECURITY | UNDERWATER SERVICES | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | AGENCY SERVICES
T: +44 (0) 203 151 1700
Africa Risk Compliance Limited
