A warning following reports that a vessel anchored northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates was allegedly taken over on 14 May by unauthorized personnel.
According to the incident report, received at approximately 0545 UTC on 14 May 2026, the ship was located around 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah when the incident occurred. The vessel’s Company Security Officer (CSO) reported that control of the ship had been seized while it was at anchor and that the vessel is now believed to be heading toward Iranian territorial waters.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing and has urged all vessels operating in the region to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.