Dynacom-Operated Tanker Catches Fire Near Oman After Suspected Projectile Strike
Dynacom tanker fire near Oman sparks new maritime security concerns.
A Malta-flagged oil tanker operated by Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire on Monday after being struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime authorities. The vessel, identified as Kavomaleas, was forced to abandon operations after the incident, with the crew safely evacuated.
The incident occurred at around 1924 UTC, when the tanker was sailing approximately eight nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, according to maritime security reports. Kumzar is located near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes through which a significant share of global crude oil shipments pass.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the crew had safely left the vessel after a fire broke out. The tanker was later secured by a tugboat and remained adrift, while the fire had not been fully extinguished at the time of the latest update. Authorities said no oil spill or environmental damage had been reported.
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The cause of the strike remains under investigation, and it is not yet clear who was responsible for the projectile attack. Maritime security officials began assessing the situation after the incident, while the condition of the vessel’s cargo and the extent of the damage remained unclear.
The Panamax-class tanker, managed by Dynacom Tankers Management, was scheduled to load oil products in the Gulf later this week. The vessel’s cargo details at the time of the attack were not immediately available, adding to uncertainty surrounding the impact of the incident on regional shipping operations.
The tanker fire comes amid heightened security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz following escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran. Commercial vessels operating in the Gulf region have faced increased risks in recent weeks as fears grow over the safety of one of the world’s most critical maritime energy corridors.
Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers had “exploded” and become immobilised after attempting what it described as an unsafe route through the Strait of Hormuz. It remains unclear whether those incidents were connected to the Kavomaleas tanker fire. The latest development is expected to increase concerns among shipping companies and energy markets over maritime security in the Gulf.
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