A vessel owned by Okeanis Eco Tankers has been struck by a drone, the Greek tanker operator confirmed in a regulatory filing to the Oslo Stock Exchange.
The company stated that no members of the crew were injured in the incident.
The attack underscores the escalating risks facing commercial shipping in volatile regions.
Okeanis Eco Tankers, which operates a fleet of product tankers, faces increasing exposure to geopolitical instability as drone warfare becomes more prevalent in maritime chokepoints.
The incident follows a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels, including a drone strike on a US-owned floating LNG storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port earlier this week and another on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
For investors, the event highlights the persistent threat to shipping assets and the potential for increased insurance premiums and route disruptions.