You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World IMO Condemns US Attack on Tanker off Oman IMO Condemns US Attack on Tanker off Oman by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday June 10, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Arsenio Dominguez is the secretary general of the IMO. Image Credit: IMO The IMO has condemned a US attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman on Wednesday that caused at least one casualty. A US aircraft fired upon the 42,700 DWT tanker  Settebello  about 20 nautical miles north-east of Sohar at 9:30 AM UTC on Wednesday. The vessel had been in breach against the US blockade against vessels that have visited Iran, and the attack came 'after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces', US Central Command said in a social media post. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said the attack caused one casualty and left two crew members missing. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez released a statement criticising the attack. “I strongly condemn any act from any party that endangers the lives of seafarers and the safety of international shipping," Dominguez said. "This is simply unacceptable. "My thoughts are with the families of the three missing seafarers and with all those awaiting news of the crew members.” Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News LD Armateurs Launches Wind-Assisted Methanol-Fuelled RoRo Vessel The vessel will be chartered to aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Read in Full Bound4blue and Cryosafe Collaborate on LNG Carrier Wind Propulsion Integration Wind-assisted propulsion is increasingly being explored by shipowners as a pract