Event details
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Attack 115 said a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The Company Security Officer reported engine-room damage and a crew casualty. The remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard. No environmental impact was reported at the time.
Context
This is a new official Hormuz hull strike with a casualty, not a restatement of the August 14 tanker and bulk-carrier notices already on the desk.
- Local time
- 3:29 AM UTC time, Aug 18, 2026
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Relationship
- Update