Tanker Louise 1 Targeted by Two Limpet Mines off Oman

On 29 October the tanker Louise 1 was targeted with two limpet mines, approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while transiting outbound from the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO at around 22:12 UTC, a small boat approached the vessel and attached two explosive devices to its hull above the waterline. The subsequent detonations triggered an engine-room fire and temporarily disabled the tanker. The crew managed to extinguish the fire, allowing the vessel to resume its voyage. All crew members were reported safe, with no pollution reported.