Tanker Attacked With Rocket-Propelled Grenade Off Saudi Arabia, UKMTO Says
An oil tanker was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launched from a small boat about 78 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday, October 17.
The tanker sustained damage in the aft port quarter, the area in the rear portion of the ship on its port side, but the entire crew was found safe, UKMTO added.
The extent of the damage and environmental impact were still unknown at the time of reporting.
UKMTO urged mariners operating in the region to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activities as investigations are ongoing.
The tanker attack was reported…