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Part of situation: Maritime attacks in the Persian Gulf (3 clusters)

MT Velos Sapphire tanker hit by projectile in Persian Gulf

MT Velos Sapphire Persian Gulf Velos Tankers Strait of Hormuz maritime security

A seafarer has died following an explosion on the MT Velos Sapphire, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker managed by the Greek firm Velos Tankers. The incident occurred on November 5, 2026, at approximately 01:15 local time, while the vessel was sailing unladen toward Bahrain.

The explosion, which reportedly struck the port quarter or port bow, sparked a fire that the crew successfully extinguished. No other crew members were injured, and no maritime pollution has been reported. The vessel has been directed to Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Bahrain for assistance and a preliminary investigation into the cause of the blast, which is believed to have been caused by an unidentified projectile.

Separately, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that several ships, including oil tankers and a tugboat, caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz while attempting to use unauthorized passages. This follows a period of heightened maritime tension in the region since late February.

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Bahrain · International Maritime Organization · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Khalifa Bin Salman Port · MT Velos Sapphire · MT Velos Sapphire · Persian Gulf · United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations · Velos Sapphire · Velos Tankers · Velos Tankers Ltd · Velos Tankers Ltd.

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Persian Gulf Tanker Struck by Projectiles Off Coast of Qatar [www.breitbart.com]
Middle East War: 9 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 6 [gulfnews.com]
Seafarer killed in Gulf as Iran reports burning oil tankers [www.newarab.com]
Sailor killed in Gulf as Iran says tankers on fire [www.newindianexpress.com]
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Seafarer killed in suspected missile attack on tanker in Gulf [www.arabnews.pk]
One of 22 Filipino seafarers on a Gulf tanker was killed. The DMW wants shipowners to keep out of the Persian Gulf [astig.ph]
Brent Crude Stays on Track for 16% Weekly Drop Despite Friday Gain [econotimes.com]
Seafarer Killed in Suspected Missile Attack on Greek-Managed Tanker in Persian Gulf Greek City Times [greekcitytimes.com]
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Περσικός Κόλπος: Νεκρός ναυτικός από έκρηξη σε ελληνόκτητο δεξαμενόπλοιο – Πιθανό πλήγμα με πύραυλο [www.thepressroom.gr]
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Tankowiec trafiony rakietą? Nowy atak w rejonie wojny, tragiczny finał [wydarzenia.interia.pl]
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Ένας ναυτικός νεκρός από έκρηξη σε ελληνόκτητο δεξαμενόπλοιο στον Περσικό Κόλπο [www.astratv.gr]
Ένας νεκρός ναυτικός μετά το χτύπημα στο δεξαμενόπλοιο «VELOS SAPPHIRE» [iependitis.gr]
Grčka kompanija potvrdila da je njen mornar poginuo u napadu u Persijskom zalivu [insajder.net]
Tripulante morre após navio-petroleiro ter sido atingido no golfo Pérsico - Mundo - Correio da Manhã [www.cmjornal.pt]
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Marinheiro morre em ataque a petroleiro que se dirigia ao Bahrein [www.rtp.pt]