Al Jubayl:UK Maritime Trade Operations A second tanker was attacked near Saudi Arabia, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Saturday. The attack occurred at 1922GMT on Friday, approximately 78 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, the tanker's master reported that a rocket-propelled grenade was fired from a small boat, hitting the aft port quarter of the vessel. Fortunately, all crew members were accounted for and reported safe. A full assessment of the damage and any potential environmental impact is still pending.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, and vessels in the vicinity have been advised to navigate cautiously and report any suspicious activities. Earlier on Saturday, UKMTO noted another incident where a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile around 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl. In that case, all crew members were safely evacuated, and no environmental impact was reported.