Attack - 25NM northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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Incident Details

Incident Details

Update as of 12 March

Further reporting has identified this vessel as the Japanese-flagged cargo vessel, the One Majesty. The vessel sustained a 10 cm hole and headed towards a safe anchorage.

Initial alert on 11 March

Description

A Container Vessel reported an impact from an unknown projectile at the stern while operating approximately 25NM northwest of Ras Al Khaimah at 0158 UTC on 11 March 2026. The crew remained safe following the incident, and damage assessment was conducted aboard the vessel.

Key findings

This incident represents a continued escalation in projectile attacks against commercial shipping in UAE waters, occurring relatively close to major shipping lanes serving Dubai and other regional ports. The targeting of the stern section may indicate either poor accuracy or deliberate intent to disable propulsion systems. The fact that no casualties occurred and the vessel remained operational suggests either limited explosive payload or a warning shot intended to intimidate rather than cause catastrophic damage.

Recommendations

• The Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are considered critical risk
• As per the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Alert 2026-001A, vessels are advised to maintain a minimum 30 nautical mile standoff from US military vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea due to ongoing military operations and potential retaliatory action.

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