Dubai authorities extinguish oil tanker fire after drone attack

Response teams have successfully extinguished the fire that broke out after a drone targeted a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai's waters on Tuesday.

In their latest update, the authorities shared that no oil leakage was discovered at the site as the fire was contained. 

Dubai authorities confirm that response teams have successfully contained the incident involving the Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters, with no oil leakage and no injuries reported.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 31, 2026

Officials confirmed the incident took place at Anchorage “E”, with no injuries reported and the safety of all 24 crew secured.

An update was also shared after maritime firefighting teams had been working to bring the fire under control in line with established safety procedures. 

Dubai authorities have confirmed that response teams have successfully extinguished the fire involving a Kuwaiti oil tanker. Relevant teams continue to assess the situation and take the necessary measures, and updates will be shared as they become available.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 31, 2026

The Dubai Media Office added that the relevant teams will continue to assess the situation, with updates to be shared once available.

Authorities in Dubai confirm their response to an incident involving a drone affecting a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters (Anchorage “E”), with no injuries reported. Maritime firefighting teams are currently working to bring the fire under control and manage the incident in…

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 30, 2026