Pirates have attacked an MOL LNG carrier off the coast of Oman, TradeWinds has learned.
Pirates fired guns and rocket propelled grenades at the 126,300-cbm LNG Aries (built 1977) close to of Masirah Island yesterday.
According to the IMB, who did not identify the vessel, three shots from the pirates hit the ship.
The incident is sure to raise concerns in the LNG sector which jealously guards its strong safety record.
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