A Torpedo Strikes the Side of the Oil Tanker “Front Altair”

Although it is not in danger of sinking, according to authorities, the oil tanker “Front Altair” (IMO 9745902) is the most affected by the attack carried out yesterday in the Gulf of Oman, as a large fire has been declared that is causing serious damage and whose smoke column is visible from quite a distance. In the case of the vessel, chartered by CBC Corp from Taiwan, and crewed by Russians, Georgians, and Filipinos, who have been evacuated to Iran, it is reported that a torpedo attack occurred, according to Reuters. The other affected tanker is the vessel “Kokuka Courageous” (IMO 9568495).

The attack occurred yesterday 14 miles off the coast of Iran

Photos: AP Photo / ISNA