Crew Evacuated Before Attack on Tanker Noxen, Footage Suggests

Video footage analyzed by TankerTrackers.com, Inc. shows that a lifeboat had already been lowered into the water before an attack on the tanker Noxen, formerly known as Kylo, indicating the crew was not onboard when the vessel was struck. According to the maritime tracking firm's assessment posted on X, the presence of the deployed lifeboat suggests the crew had disembarked in advance and had most likely been forewarned of the impending attack. TankerTrackers.com identified the vessel by its IMO number, 9189146, confirming its former name as Kylo prior to being renamed Noxen. No further details were provided regarding the location of the incident, the party responsible for the attack, or the current condition of the vessel. TankerTrackers.com is known for monitoring tanker movements and incidents at sea, often using satellite imagery and open-source video to verify developments involving commercial shipping vessels. The circumstances surrounding the advance warning and the identity of those responsible for the attack remain unclear, and no official statement from the vessel's operator or flag state has been reported at this time.