Strait Of Hormuz Tanker Attacks Hit Highest Weekly Level Since US-Iran War Began

Tanker attacks around the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources.

At least 12 attacks involving oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers were recorded around the Strait of Hormuz between September 28 and October 5, according to data from three maritime security sources.

The sources said this was the highest number of attacks recorded in one week since the US war with Iran began on February 28.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN’s shipping agency, recorded nine incidents involving vessels during the same week.

The difference in the numbers is partly because the IMO usually takes longer to check and officially record incidents, maritime sources said.

Shipping data showed that Gulf oil exports were above pre-war levels for about half of September. But attacks on tankers and logistical problems could make it harder to keep those higher export levels going.

The US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) said on Sunday that attacks, attempted attacks and harassment of vessels were still taking place in the Strait of Hormuz.

The activity included drone overflights, surveillance and VHF radio calls to vessels by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the JMIC said.
The vessels affected included tankers carrying oil, LNG and LPG.

India’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that 12 crew members were injured after an unknown projectile hit the Panama-flagged oil tanker On Peace while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

References: voiceofemirates, alarabiya