VLCC ST3 Struck 68NM Northeast of Al Jubail, Crew Evacuated

The VLCC ST3, was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, on October 16. The crew were reported safe and evacuated, according to JMIC.

ST3 was built in 2002. The strike is the second confirmed hit on an AD Ports vessel this month, following an earlier attack on ST1 off the coast of Oman earlier in October. ST1 appears on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority's non-compliance list.

No pollution or further damage details have been publicly confirmed. Investigation is ongoing.