One More Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports

12/10/2026

MUSCAT, Oct 12: An outbound tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 11, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

In Warning 166-26, UKMTO said it had received a delayed report of the incident. All crew members were confirmed safe, while the environmental impact remained unknown.

Authorities are investigating the incident. UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

The warning did not identify the tanker, specify the time of the incident or provide details about the extent of the damage or the source of the projectile.

Also, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received a delayed report from a verified source that a container vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting inbound through the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating the incident. UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.