Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Unknown Projectile Strikes Ship Transiting Strait Of Hormuz
A ship was hit by something unknown while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident.
Officials did not yet know whether anyone on the ship was hurt.
They also did not know how badly the ship was damaged.
The possible effect on the sea and environment was still being checked.
No one had identified who launched the projectile.
The incident happened during a period of increased security concerns around the strait.
A different tanker incident mentioned in the report caused a fire, but nobody was injured and no environmental damage was reported.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on September 13, 2026.
The crew’s status, damage to the vessel and possible environmental impact were not immediately known.
UKMTO did not provide details about the vessel or identify the source of the projectile.
The incident occurred amid heightened security concerns and recent attacks and disruptions affecting commercial shipping near the strait.
A separate incident involving the Gaslog Shanghai LNG tanker reportedly caused a blackout and fire, but no injuries or environmental impact were reported.
- Who
- An unidentified vessel and its crew were involved; the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident.
- What
- The vessel was struck by an unknown projectile.
- When
- The incident was reported early on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The source of the projectile was not identified; the incident occurred amid heightened security concerns and recent shipping disruptions in the area.
- Reporting agency
- United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
- Incident
- A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Crew status
- Not immediately known
- Vessel damage
- Extent not immediately known
- Environmental impact
- Not immediately known
- Security context
- Recent attacks and disruptions have affected commercial shipping near the strait