Persian Gulf nightmare: Missile hits Diamantidis tanker MT Velos Sapphire, 1 dead

Terror, blood, and nightmarish scenarios of generalized escalation sweep across the Persian Gulf, as the maritime area transforms into a vast battlefield with unsuspecting seafarers as victims.
A lethal strike by an unidentified projectile turned the Greek-owned tanker MT Velos Sapphire (Diamantidis) into a fiery inferno, sowing devastation and leaving behind one dead seafarer.
The strike unfolded with unprecedented ferocity on the port quarter of the vessel, while the Marshall Islands-flagged ship was sailing in ballast bound for Bahrain.
The explosion that followed was terrifying, plunging the crew into absolute chaos and highlighting the lethal danger that now lurks in every corner of these strategic waterways.
The management company Velos Tankers Ltd. confirmed the tragic incident, sending shivers of concern across global shipping and the domestic market.
Although it was clarified that there were no Greek seafarers among the crew members, the news of the loss of a human life in the middle of the sea triggers shock and awe.
The Middle East now reeks of gunpowder, and the security of maritime routes has collapsed completely.
This nightmarish strike proves that no vessel is safe any longer, at a time when the threat of total war over the oil arteries hangs like a sword of Damocles over the global economy.

Announcement of the management company

«Velos Tankers Ltd., manager of the tanker VELOS SAPPHIRE (IMO 9321201, Marshall Islands flag), regrets to announce that today, November 5, 2026, at 01:15 local time, while the vessel was sailing without cargo (in ballast) in the Persian Gulf destined for Sitra, Bahrain, an explosion occurred on board the vessel, likely caused by an unidentified projectile that struck its port quarter.
The company announces with deep sorrow the death of one of its seafarers, who, having initially been reported missing following the explosion, was located fatally injured on board. No other injuries have been reported among the remaining crew members.
The explosion caused a fire, which was extinguished by the vessel's crew. No pollution has been reported, while the extent of the damage to the ship's hull is currently unknown.
Following instructions from the authorities, the vessel headed toward the port of Khalifa Bin Salman in Bahrain, where first aid and support were provided to the crew and where a preliminary investigation will be conducted.
Velos Tankers Ltd. activated its emergency response plan, informed the authorities and all involved parties, and remains in continuous communication with the ship, providing all necessary support to the Master and the crew.
The next of kin of the seafarer were informed immediately of the incident by the company».

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