Adnoc Confirms Strike on Tanker in UAE's Territorial Waters

Adnoc is one of the largest operators in the dangerous Hormuz trade, and has been attacked before. Previous, unverified footage from last week showed what appeared to be an Adnoc tanker on fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had the livery of a tanker in the Navig8 fleet, recently purchased by Adnoc.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) noted another strike Tuesday on a tanker at a position 19 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, on the opposite side of the strait from Adnoc's reported casualty. The crew was safe, and the master was planning to conduct a more thorough damage assessment at first light, the agency said.