A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident occurred on 18 August 2026 during an outbound transit of the strait.
Projectile damages engine room
According to UKMTO, the vessel’s Company Security Officer reported that an unknown projectile struck the ship.
The impact damaged the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty.
UKMTO did not provide further details about the casualty in its initial report. The vessel was also not identified.
The remaining crew members are currently receiving assistance from the Omani Coast Guard.
No environmental impact has been reported at this stage.
UKMTO has classified the incident as an attack.
