You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Peninsula Confirms Tanker Involved in Incident Off Dubai Peninsula Confirms Tanker Involved in Incident Off Dubai by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Peninsula says one crew member has died and another is missing following an incident involving its bunker tanker off Dubai. Image Credit: Hercules Tanker Management Marine fuel supplier Peninsula has confirmed that one person has died, and another crew member is missing following an incident involving its vessel at anchorage off Dubai . The incident involved Hercules Star , the company confirmed on Wednesday . UKMTO had reported earlier today that a vessel was taking on water following an attack involving an unknown projectile off the coast of the UAE. “It is with deep sadness and regret that we confirm one fatality,” the company said. “Peninsula is in contact with their family and providing all the necessary support at this time.” “In addition, one member of the crew is missing and a specialist team is working to locate them.” “All other crew members are accounted for.” The 7,998 DWT tanker is chartered by Peninsula from sister company Hercules Tanker Management. Hercules Star had also sustained minor damage earlier this year after being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of UAE. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News New Consortium Seeks to Accelerate Wind Propulsion in Shipping The project is led by Kongsberg Maritime and includes wind propulsion firms Norsepower and Bound4blue. Read in Full Guangzhou Port Sees First STS Green Methanol