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MT LOUISE 1 oil tanker attacked by limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz

The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT LOUISE 1 was attacked by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on October 30, 2026. According to maritime security sources, a small boat approached the vessel and attached two magnetic explosive devices to its hull, causing an explosion that ignited a fire in the engine room.

The crew successfully extinguished the fire, and the vessel has since resumed its journey. All 27 Indian seafarers on board are reported safe and uninjured. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated the incident occurred approximately 46 kilometers northeast of Khasab, Oman.

This marks the first successful use of limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz since the escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran in February. The attack did not result in any oil spills or environmental damage. This incident follows a separate attack on October 29 involving the Liberia-flagged tanker MT ARZANAH, which was also carrying Indian nationals.

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Khasab · MT ARZANAH · MT LOUISE 1 · Sarbanand Sonowal · Sarbananda Sonowal · Sarbannand Sonowal · Strait of Hormuz · UKMTO

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