First Chinese Product Tanker Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuz
A refined-products tanker owned by a Chinese shipowner was targeted off the UAE's Al Jeer Port on May 4, marking the first such incident involving a Chinese vessel.
BEIJING: A large refined-products tanker owned by a Chinese shipowner was attacked off the UAE’s Al Jeer Port on May 4, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel's deck caught fire and the ship was marked 'CHINA OWNER & CREW,' according to Caixin.
A source from the shipowner informed Caixin that this incident represents the first time a Chinese oil tanker has been attacked.
This situation is reported to be psychologically challenging for those involved.
The vessel's deck caught fire and the ship was marked 'CHINA OWNER & CREW,' according to Caixin.
A source from the shipowner informed Caixin that this incident represents the first time a Chinese oil tanker has been attacked.
This situation is reported to be psychologically challenging for those involved.
