The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that on September 17th it struck Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend (IMO 9477177) as it was passing through the Strait (#hull #cargo #liability)of Hormuz. The attack reportedly caused a fire onboard, and the vessel was stopped by the IRGC.
According to Iranian reports the vessel was came to a halt after being struck and catching fire. The IRGC claimed that the vessel was undertaking an “illegal” passage of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC did not say where in the Strait the ship was when it was struck.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that there had been a security incident around 16nm off the coast of Khasab, Oman, but it was not clear whether this was the same vessel as that being referred to by Iran.
2008-built, Togo-flagged, 5,036 gt Trend is owned by SAIF Ships & Boats Trading LLC of Dubai, UAE. It is managed by Verital Marine Services LLC of Dubai, UAE. It is 118m x 17.6m.