US secretary of state Mike Pompeo yesterday called for an international coalition to shepherd ships heading through the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of six tanker attacks in and around the waterway in the last five weeks. Speaking at US Central Command in Florida, Pompeo specifically cited China,...
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10 fishermen kidnapped from vessels off Malaysia
A group of heavily armed men, suspected to be linked to terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, have kidnapped a total of 10 crew men from two fishing vessels in Malaysian waters off Sabah, in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
The two Malaysian-flagged boats were in the waters off Lahad Datu’s Tambisan area and heading towards the town of Semporna when they were hijacked by gunmen in speedboats, at 0245 hours, local media report.
Accordingly, the perpetrators have taken four of the six crew members in the...
https://safety4sea.com/10-fishermen-kidnapped-from-vessels-off-malaysia/
As Pentagon releases further images, Hormuz attacks become clearer
Keen to build a stronger case against Iran, the United States military yesterday released more images of what it claims is the damage caused by Iranian limpet mines to the Japanese-controlled product tanker. The ship was one of two to have come under attack last Thursday. Both the Kokuka Courageous...
https://splash247.com/as-pentagon-releases-further-images-hormuz-attacks-become-clearer/
Tankers torpedoed in the Middle East
Two tankers have been targeted this morning while transiting waters near to Fujairah. Frontline’s fully laden LR 2 was hit by surface attacks, and an enormous fire ensued forcing the crew to abandon ship. The crew were safely...
Seafarers on edge following latest Middle Eastern tanker attacks
Seafarers face an anxious few months ahead transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a kew Middle Eastern waterway where vast volumes of oil are moved through, in the wake of Thursday’s attacks on two tankers, 32 days after four other tankers were also targeted in the same area. Shipping lines are taking...
https://splash247.com/seafarers-on-edge-following-latest-middle-eastern-tanker-attacks/
Official report confirms limpet mines were used in Fujairah tanker attacks
The official report sent to the United Nations into last month’s Fujairah tanker attacks confirms what Splash reported first – limpet mines were used to damage the four ships. The ships – flagged in Norway, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia – were all holed in their sterns below the waterline on May 12....
https://splash247.com/official-report-confirms-limpet-mines-were-used-in-fujairah-tanker-attacks/
Known unknowns on tanker terrorism
Security consultant Lars Bergqvist questions why shipping was not put on high alert prior to the tanker attacks off Fujairah last month. The recent maritime attacks at Fujairah anchorage, involving four tankers, got worldwide coverage in the media. The heart of the matter is, could these attacks...
US says Iranian limpet mines were used in Fujairah tanker attacks
The United States on Friday accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of being behind the May 12 attacks on four tankers off Fujairah. The US military is sending another 1,500 troops to the Middle East as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran. Investigations into the attacks on the four tankers –...
https://splash247.com/us-says-iranian-limpet-mines-were-used-in-fujairah-tanker-attacks/
Lloyd’s warns of ‘significant claims’ from Fujairah attacks
Citing the scant information available at present, the Joint War Committee (JWC), which comprises underwriting representatives from both the Lloyd’s and International Underwriting Association company markets, has pushed back making a decision on adding a war risk premium in and around the waters of...
https://splash247.com/lloyds-warns-of-significant-claims-from-fujairah-attacks/
Extra security measures in place for ships heading through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipowners and shipmanagers are taking extra security measures when transiting the Strait of Hormuz and around the key bunkering hub of Fujairah in the wake of attacks on four tankers in the area on Sunday. Reuters is reporting that Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), one of the...