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 EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Vessel Reportedly Taking on Water After Suspected Attack Off UAE Vessel Reportedly Taking on Water After Suspected Attack Off UAE by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 9, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported by a third party at 24 nautical miles northwest of Port Rashid. Image Credit: UKMTO A vessel was reportedly damaged in an attack off the UAE earlier today, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported by a third party at 24 nautical miles northwest of Port Rashid at 2:48 UTC on Wednesday , the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media update today. “The Master of a tanker reports a vessel listing at anchor and possibly taking on water following an attack involving an unknown projectile,” UKMTO added. “Authorities are investigating.” “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.” The incident comes as the US steps up attacks on Iranian tankers in the region. US forces said they attacked five Iranian tankers on Tuesday. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News C-Job and Glomar Unveil Support Ship Design with Methanol and Battery Capability The vessel design combines dual-fuel methanol capability with battery power for a range of offshore operations. Read in Full Bunker Holding Appoints New CFO from Sister Company GRM Jacob Norgaard will replace Michael Krabbe as the new CFO, who is stepping down by mutual agreement. Read in Full Ultramax Bulk Carrier Fitted with OceanWings Wind Propuls