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The product tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 4 October. The vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing an engine-room fire. All crew members are reported uninjured, and no pollution has been reported.
Image credit: UKMTO
Vanguard Tech has identified the vessel as Liberian-flagged Lipsi. This is the latest incident in a recent pattern of attacks on shuttle tankers that transfer oil via ship-to-ship operations in the Gulf of Oman.
Over the past week, UKMTO has reported several such incidents, marking a significant rise in frequency to nearly one attack per day. Most of the attacks have targeted the engine room, indicating an intent to degrade mobility rather than cause casualties.
The Lipsi is a 2026-built oil tanker Chinese-owned and operated by a Greek company. The vessel measures 250 metres in length, with a beam of 44 metres and a gross tonnage of 63,468.
