MSC Sariska V was damaged in an apparent attack off Iraq, with UKMTO reporting two impacts, a fire, and no crew injuries as security concerns rise in the northern Arabian Gulf.
A bulk carrier was hit by a drone near Qatar while sailing from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed, causing a minor fire before continuing its voyage.
A vessel fire was reported 14 nautical miles off Mina Saqr, UAE, with UKMTO advising ships to maintain safe distance.
A northbound bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft in the Strait of Hormuz, with crew safe and no environmental impact reported.
Iranian forces seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara while it transited from the UAE toward Singapore. U.S. officials and maritime security centers say the vessel was redirected into Iranian territorial waters, marking the first such interdiction in months.
A Stolt Tankers vessel repelled an armed pirate attack off Somalia on 3 November 2025. No injuries or damage were reported, according to security reports.
Authorities continue to investigate the October 18 explosion on the LPG tanker Falcon off Yemen, with officials and the Houthis dismissing speculation of an attack.
