Fifty people died in a series of sea disasters in 1971, helping to drive reforms in shipping safety.
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
A £60m investment has seen four of Europe's biggest quay cranes delivered to Southampton docks.
Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.
Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports.
Preston Stabb from Shirehampton is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court.
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
