Strait of Hormuz Vessel Attack Leaves Crew Member Casualty, UKMTO Says
DUBAI — A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported.
The remaining crew were assisted by the Omani Coast Guard. The UKMTO did not disclose the vessel’s flag, type, or the nature of the casualty.
Shipping traffic through the strait remained in single digits on Monday, with only six commodity ships transiting—three exiting the Gulf and three entering. No very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the waterway. The 10-day average stands at 11 ships. Some vessels may be passing with transponders switched off, but they are not included in the tally.
A very large gas carrier entered the strait via the Iranian route under ballast, while a medium-range fuel tanker and an intermediate-range tanker also entered the Gulf. Three vessels—including an LPG carrier and two Panamax-class tankers—exited.
The attack follows a weekend of low traffic and amid a stalemate in US-Iranian peace talks. Iran has effectively closed the strait since the war began in February, demanding the lifting of a US naval blockade and the release of frozen assets as conditions for reopening. The UKMTO continues to advise caution for vessels transiting the area.
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