There was a major attack on the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al-Salmi standing in the sea near Dubai on Tuesday morning. The attack took place on March 31, 2026, in the sea outside Dubai Port when the ship was anchored there. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) informed that after the attack, a fire broke out on the ship, which was extinguished in time by the crew. It is a matter of relief that no employee was injured in this incident nor was there any leakage of oil into the sea.
Complete information about ship attack and relief work
According to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the attack took place at around 12:10 midnight. The fire on the ship was completely brought under control by 4:26 am. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an unidentified object had struck the right side of the ship. Dubai authorities also confirmed that their marine fire-fighting teams helped put out the fire. After this incident, the strength of the ship is being examined so that further damage can be detected.
Main facts related to Al-Salmi tanker and incident
Al-Salmi is a very large crude oil carrying vessel (VLCC) owned by Kuwait. At the time of the attack, the ship was fully loaded with oil and was heading towards China. Key information related to this incident is given below:
Details Information Ship Name Al-Salmi (Kuwait) Total Crew 24 (all safe) Oil Volume Approximately 2 million barrels of crude Ship Length 333 meters Destination Kingston, China
What is the impact of this attack on the current situation
Officials of Dubai and Kuwait have clarified that there is no pollution of any kind in the sea. There has been some damage to the exterior of the ship, but it is said to be safe. Security agencies have become alert for migrants and sailors working in the Gulf region. At present, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is carrying out a full assessment of the damage in collaboration with other relevant departments. Surveillance has been increased to maintain normal traffic on sea routes.
