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Two Greek nationals, the captain and first engineer, are among the crew of the tanker. All crew members are reportedly safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n A Greek-owned oil tanker was reportedly struck by a drone in the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz, amid a sharp escalation in attacks on commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway.<\/p>\n The vessel involved is the VLCC New Andros<\/strong>, a large crude oil tanker that came under attack in the early hours of Wednesday.<\/p>\n Two Greeks are serving aboard the ship, including the captain and the first engineer. According to the information available, all members of the crew are in good health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Photographs obtained by Greek media show the New Andros with its name clearly visible on the starboard side of the hull. A tugboat can also be seen directing powerful streams of water toward the vessel\u2019s bow and forward deck.<\/p>\n There were no visible flames in the photographs. However, the presence of the tugboat and the firefighting operation indicate that emergency crews were responding to the incident.<\/p>\n The precise extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the strike have not yet been fully established.<\/p>\n The incident comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with commercial vessels increasingly exposed to military activity in and around the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n According to reports cited by Reuters, Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced attacks involving 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, including eight oil tankers.<\/p>\n There has not yet been public confirmation from authorities that the New Andros was among the vessels referred to in the announcement.<\/p>\n That detail remains a key question as authorities assess the incident and determine exactly what happened to the Greek-owned tanker.<\/p>\n The New Andros<\/strong>, IMO number 9294252, is a very large crude carrier (VLCC) capable of transporting approximately 302,500 deadweight tonnes of cargo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Built in 2005, the tanker is approximately 333 metres long and 60 metres wide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The vessel is registered under the Panamanian flag. Registration information lists Invincible Shipping Services Inc.<\/strong> as the registered owner, while the ship is managed by New Shipping Limited<\/strong>, associated with Greek shipowner Adamantios Polemis.<\/p>\n The incident therefore has particular significance for Greece\u2019s shipping industry, given the country\u2019s major role in global commercial shipping and the presence of Greek interests throughout the Gulf region.<\/p>\n The latest incident highlights the growing security risks facing vessels operating through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world\u2019s most important energy corridors.<\/p>\n The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea and is a critical route for global oil and energy shipments.<\/p>\n With attacks and military incidents involving commercial vessels increasing, shipping companies and insurers are closely monitoring developments and reassessing the risks facing both vessels and crews operating in the region.<\/p>\n The situation involving the New Andros remains under investigation, while further information is expected regarding the nature of the drone attack and the extent of any damage to the tanker.<\/p>\nNew Andros caught amid wider attacks on shipping<\/h2>\n
Details of the Greek-owned tanker<\/h2>\n
Strait of Hormuz remains a major risk for shipping<\/h2>\n