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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 09 Sep 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Hostilities |
| Vessel Type | Tank (VT-TTA) |
| IMO | 9294252 |
| GRT | 160,292 |
| Year of Build | 2005 |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Cargo Details | Approximately 2 million barrels of fuel oil |
| Port of Refuge | Khor Al Zubair, Iraq |
Report
* We have received reports that the crude oil tanker NEW ANDROS (IMO: 9294252) was struck by a drone in the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz on 9 September 2026.
* It is reported that the tanker caught fire as a result of the strike, which was subsequently extinguished with the assistance of local rescue tugboats. The vessel is currently anchored at Khor Al Zubair, where investigations are underway to assess the extent of the damage, with repairs potentially to follow.
* It is possible that General Average/ Salvage issues may arise as a result of this incident, there will also likely be loss or damage too.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board these vessels so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
