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Two Tankers Hit by Projectiles, Crew Evacuated, No Spill

7/21/2026

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Dynacom Tankers reported Malta-flagged Kavomaleas and Liberian-flagged VLCC Acheloos were struck by projectiles, and crew were evacuated.
Kavomaleas fire was contained by its onboard suppression system, leaving vessel adrift with blaze burning.
Vanguard located the incident eight nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, and reported no environmental impact.
Marisks said the attacks show merchant vessels remain exposed to direct military action regardless of the transit corridor used.

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Dynacom Tankers reported Malta-flagged Kavomaleas and Liberian-flagged VLCC Acheloos were struck by projectiles, and crew were evacuated.
Kavomaleas fire was contained by its onboard suppression system, leaving vessel adrift with blaze burning.
Vanguard located the incident eight nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, and reported no environmental impact.
Marisks said the attacks show merchant vessels remain exposed to direct military action regardless of the transit corridor used.