A Second ADNOC Strike in a Week as Koh-e-Mubarak Hardens Into an Evasion Hub
At a Glance • Two ADNOC-affiliated vessels were struck by UAVs while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 14, with no injuries reported, in the second ADNOC-linked incident in under a week. • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack as hostile Iranian action and a violation of UN Security Council Resolution ...
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a recent attack on two ADNOC-affiliated vessels by UAVs while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 14, describing it as a hostile Iranian action and a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817. This marks the second ADNOC-linked incident in under a week, with the UAE Ministry expressing concern over the attacks.
The incident has raised concerns about the activities of vessels at the Koh-e-Mubarak anchorage, which has been identified as an active sanctions evasion hub. Approximately 20 vessels are being assessed as conducting sanctions evasion and ship-to-ship transfer activity, with eight OFAC-designated vessels confirmed present. The presence of a vessel broadcasting under a false identity and possible floating storage of 1.84 million barrels of crude oil have further complicated the situation.
Additionally, the departure of a VLCC from Kharg Island and the rerouting of Saudi-flagged vessels via the Cape of Good Hope have contributed to the evolving situation in the region.
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