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Qatari LNG Tanker Hit East of Limah, Oman. Strait of Hormuz Southern Corridor Available
STRAIT OF HORMUZ — A tanker traveling southbound was struck by an unknown projectile on its port side, causing a fire, approximately 8 nautical miles east of Limah, Oman.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations issued Warning 080-26 on Monday evening based on a report from the vessel master (ship Captain).
- Sources
- Operator
- Location
- 25.7233, 56.6153 (Middle East)
- Updated
- Sep 28, 1:32 PM UTC
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet: Aircrew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet: "On July 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET, the aircrew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea.…
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet: "On July 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET, the aircrew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. There is no indication the emergency was caused by hostile action. Three of the helicopter’s four crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard George H. W. Bush. U.S. Navy assets in the region are currently searching for other aircrewman still missing. The cause of incident is under investigation."
- Sources
- Operator
- Location
- Middle East
- Updated
- Sep 26, 11:42 PM UTC
DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): USS Harry S. Truman Hosts Wellness Fair to Connect Sailors, Families With Resources
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) hosted a command wellness fair for sailors and their families June 26 at Vista Point.
- Sources
- Primary source
- Severity
- Minor (1/5)
- Location
- Middle East, Iran
- Updated
- Sep 28, 10:46 AM UTC
DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): New Marine Corps Uniform App
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANITCO, Va. - U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29,…
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANITCO, Va. - U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29, 2026.
- Sources
- Primary source
- Location
- Middle East, Iran
- Updated
- Sep 28, 5:19 AM UTC
Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise
The USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise.
- Location
- Middle East, Iran
- Updated
- Sep 28, 10:55 AM UTC
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