Al Salmi

The Al Salmi is a fully loaded Kuwaiti crude oil tanker owned by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). It is newsworthy due to a recent attack that occurred while anchored at Dubai port. On Monday night, the Al Salmi was struck by an Iranian drone, resulting in a fire on board. Dubai authorities contained the blaze, reporting no oil leakage or injuries. The incident is significant because it represents the latest in a series of attacks on merchant vessels amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, specifically during what is described as the US-Israel war on Iran. The attack was witnessed by seafarers on nearby tankers and highlights the vulnerability of maritime traffic in the region and the potential for escalation.