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The Curious Case of PARIMAL (IMO 9308766)

A focused track reconstruction using Gulf Watch Sat-AIS positions. March 6 and 7 show passage out of the Strait of Hormuz. March 8–17 shows a prolonged AIS blackout consistent with "at port" with transponder off, followed by a reappearance off Khor Fakkan on the 18th and a reported attack 11 nm east of the anchorage.

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Vessel Details

  • Name: PARIMAL
  • Flag: Palau
  • IMO: 9308766
  • Built: 2005
  • Length / Beam: 127 m / 20 m
  • Owner: PARIMAL SHIPPING INC
  • Operator: Prime Chartering (Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates)
  • Cargo: Pending confirmation

Timeline

06 Mar 2026 Southbound transit toward Khor Fakkan

Multiple Sat-AIS fixes show the vessel approaching Khor Fakkan OPL.

07 Mar 2026 Makes a transit out of Hormuz with transponder on

Transit out of the Strait between 12:50 am and 4:30 am with AIS reporting.

08–17 Mar 2026 AIS dark / likely in port

No Sat-AIS sightings in the Gulf Watch feeds during this interval.

18 Mar 2026 AIS resumes near Khor Fakkan

Sat-AIS position captured near the anchorage, heading east.

19 Mar 2026 Reported attack, 11 nm east of Khor Fakkan

Fire onboard reported; 15 crew rescued by a MT Pushkar. Master missing.