Loss Prevention Advice
TANKER STRIKE IN DUBAI PORT CAUSES HULL DAMAGE AND RAISES ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS (COURTESY OF UKMTO)
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A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, the Al Salmi, was struck on 30 March by what Kuwait Petroleum Corporation described as an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai Port.
As reported by Reuters, the strike damaged the vessel’s hull and caused a fire, raising concerns about a possible oil spill. Authorities in Dubai said the blaze, caused by a drone attack, was successfully extinguished, and all 24 crew members were unharmed.
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In its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of February 2026.
According to the IMO, five acts of piracy and armed robbery were attempted against ships during the month of February 2026 and reported by Member States or international organizations in consultative status. The incidents include:
#1 In territorial waters
- Nord Auriga (Bulk carrier, Singapore)
The incident: Duty engine crew onboard the ship underway noticed three robbers armed with a knife in the engine room. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. A search of the vessel was conducted with no perpetrators found and all ship’s items accounted for. All crew members were safe. The ship was instructed to proceed to a designated anchorage for further investigation.
Response: The incident was reported to VTIS. PRC relayed the message to the Singapore Police Coast Guard (IMBKL).
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A practical guide for seafarers, families and crewing companies, featuring practical steps to stay safe when dealing with vessels that operate outside international rules—often called the ‘shadow fleet.’
These ships frequently evade sanctions, change flags, and lack proper maintenance, creating serious safety and welfare risks. Identifying vessels linked to the shadow fleet requires close cooperation between seafarers and crewing companies. Before accepting any assignment, verify the vessel’s IMO number against official sanctions and risk lists.
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A Sierra Leone-flagged crude oil tanker under Turkish management, loaded with Russian crude, was reportedly struck by a drone in the Black Sea near the Bosphorus Strait on 26 March.