INCIDENT OVER
Event: Wider Conflict Incident
Date and Time: 23 November 2020
Location: Al Shuqaiq anchorage, Saudi Arabia
Position: 17°37’N, 042°05.5’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 1.5nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 244m x 42m
Speed: 0kt – at anchor
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Damage to vessel: Vessel struck 1m above waterline
Damage to cargo: None – vessel in ballast
Security Present: None
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: It has been confirmed that a tanker suffered an explosion whilst at Al Shuqaiq port on the Red Sea. Some reports have stated that the blast was caused by a mine, however
this is yet to be confirmed. According to the vessel’s operators, all crew are safe with no injuries. Saudi officials are onboard the vessel and carrying out investigations.
ARC will update once further information is received.
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