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Drone Activity and Explosions Halt Operations at Port of Salalah

Drone Activity and Explosions Halt Operations at Port of Salalah

First seen 28 Mar 2026, 19:00 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 29, 2026 at 18:31 UTC
  • Drone activity and explosions led to the suspension of operations at the Port of Salalah.
  • Hapag-Lloyd's vessel, Lisbon Express, was moved to safety with no reported injuries.
  • Delays in vessel schedules and cargo handling are anticipated due to the incident.

On March 28, 2026, a security incident involving drone activity and explosions occurred at the Port of Salalah in Oman. The port has temporarily suspended operations as local authorities and port management assess the situation. Hapag-Lloyd has moved its vessel, the Lisbon Express, out of the port as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, the crew is reported safe, and no damage has been sustained to the vessel. The incident may lead to delays in vessel schedules and cargo handling. Hapag-Lloyd is closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with port authorities and relevant stakeholders. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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2026-03-28
Security incident reported at Port of Salalah involving drones and explosions.
2026-03-28
Hapag-Lloyd moves Lisbon Express out of the port for safety.
2026-03-28
Port of Salalah temporarily suspends operations.

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