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The 'Vieira' has reported an explosion while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 6, 2026. The tanker, transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, experienced an explosion at its port-side waterline, approximately 16 nautical miles east of Khasab. All crew members were accounted for. The tanker remained under its own power and continued its voyage. Authorities were investigating the incident. The cause of the explosion and the identity of those responsible have not been established.

The 'Taryn Eve', after having been severely damaged by drone strikes in the Black Sea, was towed as a dead ship by tugs of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety through the Bosphorus on Nov 6, 2026. The accomodation block and wheelhouse were largely gutted and burnt out.

Video from Day: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfZJ3v1xkPd/

On Nov 4, 2026, the Spanish Navy sank the 'Infanta Elena' with a single torpedo fired from the submarine 'S-81 Isaac Peral'. As part of the SINKEX 26 exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, the submarine’s crew launched a combat torpedo at the decommissioned patrol ship Infanta Elena, causing it to sink. The exercises allowed for testing the effectiveness of the 'S-81'’s weapon systems and the readiness of its crew under conditions as close to combat as possible. In addition to the submarine, the maneuvers involved the frigates 'Cristóbal Colón (F-105)' and 'Navarra (F-85)', the multi-purpose vessel 'Carnota (A-61)' and the patrol ship 'Relámpago (P-43)'. The air component was provided by three AV-8B Harrier attack aircraft, a helicopter from the 10th Squadron, a ScanEagle drone, and a maritime patrol aircraft from the Spanish Air and Space Force. The exercises demonstrated the submarine forces’ ability to operate covertly and deliver precision strikes against surface targets, while also testing the interoperability of various fleet components. Before sinking, the decommissioned ship was cleared of fuel, lubricants, and other pollutants. The exercise area also underwent hydrographic and environmental inspections, and marine mammals and other protected species were monitored during the live-fire exercises. On Sep 29, the United States and the United Kingdom sank the decommissioned frigate USS 'Klakring' using NSM, Sea Venom, and SM-6 anti-ship missiles, as well as a Mk 48 heavy torpedo.

After the damaged 'Mentor', carrying approximately 11,000 tonnes of sunflower oil, broke free during a towing operation from Constanța to Turkey in the Black Sea, and went adrift off the Bulgarian coast near Shabla amid severe weather on Nov 4, the replacement tug 'Athletic' managed to take over the towing operation on Nov 5, attempting to move the 'Mentor' southwards again towards Turkey. Report with photo: https://www.maritime.bg/157737/