Saudi Arabia-flagged VLCC Amzan was struck west of Yanbu on 24 August as Houthi attacks continued in the northern Red Sea, affecting crude export movements.
UKMTO reported that a tanker was hit by a projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. A fire developed on the main deck, while everyone aboard was confirmed safe.
London marine insurers have widened the Red Sea high-risk zone after Houthi attacks on Saudi-linked vessels, with war risk premiums rising for ships serving Saudi ports and regional routes.
Saudi Aramco told buyers of its light crude to load some cargoes at Yanbu on the Red Sea as the Strait of Hormuz became dangerous, using the East-West pipeline to reroute flows.
