After 4 Attempts to Run the Blockade, a Tanker Crew Learned What Comes Next

Executive Briefing

• Disabled the M/T Lavine on July 24 by firing into its engine room after crew ignored repeated warnings.
• Marks the second vessel disabled by CENTCOM, which has redirected 12 ships attempting to breach the blockade.
• CENTCOM also boarded two vessels to ensure total compliance with the regional blockade enforcement.
• Crew had made four prior attempts to circumvent the blockade before the disabling strike was authorized.