Maritime Flash Report - Salalah Port, Oman- 11 March 2026

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Flash Report

Thursday 12 March 2026

Attack - Salalah Port, Oman

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

11 March 2026, 00:01 UTC

Location:

Salalah Port, Oman

Latitude/Longitude:

16° 56' 48.00" N, 54° 1' 6.00" E

Vessel Type, Name, Flag, and Status:

Oil tanks

Incident Type:

Attack

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

The port of Salalah, Oman, came under attack by unknown projectiles. Several oil tanks sustained damage during the incident. Port authorities urged all berthed vessels to prepare for evacuation and suspended all port operations following the attack.

Key findings

The targeting of oil storage infrastructure at Salalah Port represents a significant escalation in attacks against critical maritime infrastructure in the region. The immediate suspension of port operations and evacuation preparations indicates authorities assessed a continued threat to vessels and infrastructure. The attack's timing and methodology suggest sophisticated planning, as oil storage facilities represent high-value targets that can cause both economic disruption and environmental damage.

Recommendations

Vessels should maintain heightened readiness for immediate departure when berthed at regional ports
Monitor port authority communications continuously for evacuation orders or operational updates
Consider alternative ports for fuel bunkering operations until security situation stabilizes

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