INCIDENT OVER
Event: Wider Conflict Incident (TBC)
Date and Time: 27 April 2021, morning (exact time TBC)
Location: Nr Yanbu port, Saudi Arabia
Position: Approx. 23°55.2’N 038°14.5’E
Distance from Shore: TBC
Vessel Details
Type: Tanker reported as attacked, however details are still TBC and this is not confirmed
L x B: 183m x 32.2m
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Damage to vessel: TBC
Damage to cargo: TBC
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: 1 report stating a “explosives laden boat”
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: Details on this incident are still emerging, with different reports from sources providing conflicting information. Whilst initial reports stated that a tanker had been attacked
or that there was an explosion in the port, Saudi Arabia state television has stated that it destroyed a small boat with explosives onboard and investigations are ongoing. There have been no reports of any casualties.
ARC will update when more information is received.
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