The Cost of Following US Orders in the Strait of Hormuz
1Unidentified rescue tug (reported Nov. 5)November 5, 2026 (report publication date)⌄
According to Reuters' November 5 report citing the IRGC Navy, a rescue tug caught fire while assisting a burning supertanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The tug's identity, damage and crew status were not disclosed.
2Unidentified tanker (UKMTO 195)November 3, 2026⌄
On November 3, the company security officer of a tanker reported two unidentified projectiles striking the engine-room area about 14 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman. No casualties or pollution had been reported when the alert was issued; the vessel was not identified.
3MSV AL JUSUFINovember 2, 2026⌄
This event may overlap with UKMTO alert 194-26 involving a dhow with Indian crew; no definitive match has been made. India's foreign ministry and Reuters reported that MSV AL JUSUFI was attacked near Lima, Oman, on November 2. One Indian national died and 13 others were rescued. The exact damage was not disclosed.
4Unidentified vessel (UKMTO 193)November 2, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported that an unidentified vessel approximately nine nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, was struck by an unknown projectile, leaving a hole in its starboard hull. The vessel and crew were reported safe, with no pollution. The incident remains under investigation.
5Unidentified tanker 1 (IRGC Navy report)November 1, 2026⌄
According to an IRGC Navy statement carried by Iranian news agencies, two tankers reportedly struck sea mines and suffered explosions while navigating a route described by the IRGC as unauthorized in the Strait of Hormuz. The first tanker's identity has not been disclosed; its independence from other listed incidents is unconfirmed.
6Unidentified tanker 2 (IRGC Navy report)November 1, 2026⌄
The IRGC Navy said a second tanker also struck a sea mine and exploded while using a route it described as unauthorized. One of the two vessels was reportedly a burning supertanker, but it is unclear which. Identity and possible connections with earlier incidents remain unresolved.
7Unidentified tanker (UKMTO 192)November 1, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported that a tanker heading southeast in the Persian Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles on its port side, 72 nautical miles east of Ras al-Khafji, Saudi Arabia. All crew were accounted for and no pollution was reported.
8SELAT STORM (UKMTO 191)November 1, 2026⌄
At approximately 15:09 UTC on November 1, a merchant vessel reported that another vessel had been struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Vanguard Tech identified the damaged vessel as the tug SELAT STORM and reported possible partial flooding or listing. UKMTO did not independently name the vessel, and crew status remains unclear.
9AL MAYEDAOctober 30, 2026⌄
Qatar's Nakilat said the LNG carrier was struck by unidentified objects in the Persian Gulf on the evening of October 30. No crew were injured, no pollution was reported and the ship remained safe and operational. An assessment was under way. Clearwater linked the vessel to UKMTO alert 188-26.
10Unidentified vesselOctober 30, 2026⌄
According to UKMTO, an unidentified projectile struck the port side of a vessel about 40 nautical miles south of Lavan Island, causing a fire. Initial reports indicated the crew were safe and no pollution had occurred. The vessel's name was not disclosed.
11Unidentified vesselOctober 30, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz. The incident was reported belatedly. Its name and full damage details were not released, and the report may overlap with other alerts.
12RIT1 / RITIOctober 30, 2026⌄
Oman's Maritime Security Centre reported that a Panama-flagged merchant vessel was attacked and caught fire near Musandam. The Royal Navy of Oman evacuated 25 crew. The precise vessel name and distance offshore require confirmation against official records.
13Unidentified dhow (UKMTO 185)October 29, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported a traditional dhow burning about nine nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, on October 29. Subsequent information suggested the vessel listed and sank. The cause and crew status remain unknown; this is recorded as a fire and sinking, not a confirmed strike.
14LOUISE 1October 29, 2026⌄
About 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, a small boat approached the tanker and attached two explosive devices above its waterline. The explosions started an engine-room fire and temporarily halted the ship. The fire was contained, the crew survived and the tanker resumed its voyage. The name attribution comes from maritime security sources.
15Unidentified tankerOctober 29, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reporting mentioned no injuries or pollution. Its name and IMO number remain unknown, and possible overlap with other alerts requires review.
16ARZANAHOctober 28, 2026⌄
Maritime security reporting indicated that tanker ARZANAH was struck and damaged by an unidentified projectile while departing the Strait of Hormuz. Its crew were reported safe.
17CONTSHIP JETOctober 28, 2026⌄
Published reports said the containership was attacked by maritime drones off Bulgaria in the Black Sea and heavily damaged. Its sinking and crew rescue were reported, but precise details require verification against an official incident report.
18SEA SOAROctober 27, 2026⌄
A German Navy security report mentioned a possible projectile strike and fire involving this vessel on October 27, without confirming an attack. Its earlier appearance on a regional vessel-movement list does not itself establish an attack.
19GHANA PROSPERITYOctober 23, 2026⌄
An additional incident involving this tanker was recorded on October 23. Its name also appears in an earlier October 3 entry, and it remains unclear whether the entries describe separate events or an updated report.
20KHORYVOctober 23, 2026⌄
Initial reports said the vessel caught fire near Constanta in the Black Sea and subsequently sank. A drone strike was suggested but not confirmed. Nine people were reportedly rescued, one died and three were missing.
21Unidentified tankerOctober 23, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported an unidentified projectile striking a tanker outbound from the Strait of Hormuz. The crew were reported safe. The ship's identity was not published and the report may duplicate another incident.
22LEONORA KOSANOctober 22, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile reportedly struck and damaged the vessel northeast of Lima, Oman, without reported marine pollution. Sources give October 22 or 23; the discrepancy may reflect incident versus report dates and needs reconciliation.
23Unidentified tankerOctober 22, 2026⌄
UKMTO reported an unknown projectile striking a vessel near Lima, Oman. Its name was missing from the initial alert; a later identification may relate to the same event.
24AL DASMAOctober 21, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 21. The resulting fire was brought under control.
25MT SOYIAOctober 20, 2026⌄
Burning debris struck the tanker on October 20. The crew also heard powerful explosions nearby.
26CHLOE (MINERVA V)October 19, 2026⌄
The IMO listed this vessel among confirmed regional incidents, recording damage on October 19 approximately 121 nautical miles off Oman; no pollution was reported. The original UKMTO notice described an interaction with military forces but did not establish its precise nature.
27JIF BARRACUDAOctober 18, 2026⌄
Two projectiles struck the tug on October 18. The source document provided no further assessment of damage.
28ST 3October 16, 2026⌄
The port side of the tanker was struck on October 16, and the crew abandoned the vessel.
29LOYALTYOctober 16, 2026⌄
An RPG fired from a small boat struck the tanker on October 16, making a hole in its fresh-water tank.
30GFS GISELLEOctober 14, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the starboard side of the containership on October 14. The source gave no further details.
31AL SAADIYATOctober 14, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the port side of the containership on October 14. The source gave no further details.
32GFS PRIDEOctober 13, 2026⌄
A projectile struck the aft port side of the containership on October 13. All crew were evacuated and the vessel sank in Omani waters at approximately 26°16′N, 56°09′E, at a depth of around 90 metres.
33ALFONSOOctober 13, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 13. No further details were provided.
34ANGOLA PROSPETITYOctober 11, 2026⌄
The tanker's port side was hit on October 11, damaging a cargo tank and the steering-gear compartment. The vessel had German commercial interests.
35PETRO DOLPHINOctober 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck and caught fire on October 11. The crew abandoned ship and two people were reported missing. Flag information in the original source is inconsistent.
36AL MAQAMOctober 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was hit on October 11 and sustained severe fire damage. A tug equipped with fixed water monitors assisted firefighting. The crew were reportedly safe; the available report provided limited additional detail.
37DP WORLD KAVERIOctober 11, 2026⌄
The containership was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Persian Gulf. No further details were given.
38KITION MOctober 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea. No further details were given.
39EVER VICTOctober 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea. No further details were given.
40VALTHERAOctober 10, 2026⌄
The tanker's port side was struck on October 10. The resulting fire was extinguished.
41GEM NO.2October 9, 2026⌄
A strike on October 9 caused a fire aboard the tanker. The fire was contained, but the crew abandoned ship.
42ACERSOctober 7, 2026⌄
One-way attack drones struck the tanker on October 7. The funnel and deck were damaged and the engine room caught fire.
43STIOctober 6, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker's aft port side on October 6. A confirmed report was received on October 8; no fatalities or injuries were reported.
44MARAN GAS MYSTRASOctober 5, 2026⌄
The LNG carrier's engine room was struck on October 5. The resulting fire was contained.
45ON PEACEOctober 5, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 5; India's Ministry of External Affairs reported 12 crew members injured.
46LIPSIOctober 4, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 4, leaving it unable to manoeuvre.
47GAS VELAOctober 4, 2026⌄
A drone struck the LPG carrier on October 4. The source did not specify further damage.
48CAMEROON PROSPERITYOctober 4, 2026⌄
Two unidentified projectiles struck the tanker on October 4. No additional details were provided.
49GHANA PROSPERITYOctober 3, 2026⌄
A strike on October 3 caused a breach in the tanker hull above the waterline. The incident was reported with a delay.
50UHUDOctober 2, 2026⌄
The tanker's engine room was struck on October 2. The source gave no further consequences.
51PROMISEOctober 2, 2026⌄
The tanker's port side was hit on October 2. Smoke was observed in the engine room and the vessel lost manoeuvrability.
52KAZIMAH IIIOctober 1, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck and caught fire on October 1. The crew abandoned ship.
53MERSIN PROSPERITYSeptember 29, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker's port side on September 29.
54SINBADSeptember 29, 2026⌄
The source reported a possible unidentified-projectile strike on September 29, but the strike was not confirmed.
55AL RUWAISSeptember 29, 2026⌄
The source reported a possible unidentified-projectile strike on September 29, but the strike was not confirmed.
56AL FUNTASSeptember 28, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on September 28. The resulting fire was contained.
57CAPE DAOSeptember 23, 2026⌄
A projectile hit the bulk carrier on September 23, setting the accommodation and bridge on fire. One person was killed and one injured; the fire was contained.
58LR STEPHANIESeptember 21, 2026⌄
The tanker sustained minor damage on September 21 and two people were injured.
59AL MARYAHSeptember 20, 2026⌄
Falling debris struck the LPG carrier on September 20.
60STI STEADFASTSeptember 18, 2026⌄
A projectile pierced the product tanker's hull on September 18. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported.
61BASRAH ENERGYSeptember 16, 2026⌄
A projectile struck the tanker on September 16, but it continued under its own power.
62ST. HELENASeptember 15, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the cargo vessel on September 15. No further details were included in the source.
63EL GAIASeptember 12, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on September 12. No further details were included in the source.
64NEW ANDROSSeptember 9, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker's forward ballast tank on September 9. The crew were safe and no cargo leakage was reported.
65HERCULES STARSeptember 8, 2026⌄
An incident involving this tanker was recorded on September 8, but the source gave no detailed account.
66SENEGAL PROSPERITYAugust 31, 2026⌄
Three missiles hit the tanker's starboard engine-room area on August 31. Contact with the vessel was lost and the crew abandoned ship.
67SIDRAugust 31, 2026⌄
Three projectiles struck the tanker on August 31, killing two people.
68BURGANAugust 29, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile hit the tanker's starboard ballast tank on August 29.
69AL SALAM IIAugust 25, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck above the waterline on August 25, leaving a small hull breach. A minor fire was extinguished.
70METRO VENETIANAugust 24, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile hit the port side of the tanker's engine room above the waterline on August 24.
71AMZANAugust 24, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on August 24. A small deck fire was contained; no injuries were reported and the vessel continued under its own power.
72MINOAN DIGNITYAugust 17, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile hit the containership's engine room on August 17, killing one person.
73AMIR KHAN 1468August 17, 2026⌄
Multiple strikes to the hull of this deck-cargo vessel were recorded on August 17, destroying its structure.
74RIYAN STARAugust 15, 2026⌄
The bulk carrier's starboard side, below the access ladder, was struck on August 15, killing one person.
75AL WATANAugust 14, 2026⌄
A projectile hit the bulk carrier's starboard side on August 14. The fire was contained and no casualties were reported.
76NAVIG8MESSIAugust 13, 2026⌄
A drone struck the tanker on August 13. Damage was minor and it continued under its own power.
77TARIFAugust 13, 2026⌄
A drone struck the tanker on August 13. Damage was minor and it continued under its own power.
78TIHAMAHAugust 11, 2026⌄
A strike on August 11 caused a fire aboard the cargo vessel, killing two and injuring four. UKMTO also reported two Yemeni coastguard personnel killed.
79Unidentified tankerAugust 8, 2026⌄
An unnamed tanker was struck and reportedly caught fire on August 8. The fire was contained.
80MSV FAIZE NOOREAugust 4, 2026⌄
A strike set the trading vessel on fire on August 4. The crew were rescued, but the vessel later sank.
81MINOAN PIONEERAugust 3, 2026⌄
The bulk carrier's engine room was hit and caught fire on August 3. Its 22 crew were evacuated, one person was reported missing and the vessel went to anchorage.
82GASLOG SHANGHAIJuly 31, 2026⌄
The LNG carrier's port engine-room area was struck on July 31 and caught fire. Electrical power and propulsion were lost.
83NCC MASAJuly 24, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck on July 24, but damage was minor and it continued its voyage.
84ENCELIAJuly 22, 2026⌄
The tanker's starboard side was hit and caught fire on July 22. A naval vessel helped contain the blaze.
85KAIFANJuly 20, 2026⌄
A strike on July 20 set the tanker on fire. The crew abandoned ship; two sustained minor injuries and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
86KAVOMALEASJuly 19, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck and caught fire on July 19. Its crew abandoned ship and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
87ACHELOSJuly 19, 2026⌄
The tanker's steering-gear compartment was hit on July 19. The vessel reached anchorage under its own power.
88IDIJuly 17, 2026⌄
The tanker's port side was struck on July 17; it reached anchorage under its own power.
89STOLT MAGNESIUMJuly 13, 2026⌄
A strike set the tanker on fire on July 13. All crew abandoned ship and were rescued.
90MOMBASA BJuly 13, 2026⌄
A strike set the tanker on fire on July 13. The crew extinguished the blaze using shipboard equipment; one person was killed and several injured.
91AL BAHYAHJuly 13, 2026⌄
A fire caused by a strike on July 13 was extinguished using the vessel's own equipment. Eight people were injured, four reportedly critically.
92GFS GALAXYJuly 11, 2026⌄
A strike set the containership on fire on July 11. The crew abandoned ship, one person went missing and the vessel was towed to Khor Fakkan.
93AL REKAYYATJuly 7, 2026⌄
The LNG carrier's engine room was hit and caught fire on July 7. The blaze was contained, the crew abandoned ship and the vessel was taken under tow.
94WEDYANJuly 7, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck on July 7, suffering minor structural damage.
95CYPRUS PROSPERITYJuly 7, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck on July 7, suffering minor structural damage.
96KIKUJune 27, 2026⌄
A projectile struck the tanker on June 27; no major damage was reported.
97EVER LOVELYJune 25, 2026⌄
A projectile hit the containership's bridge on June 25, causing minor damage.
98BOCHEM MARENGOJune 14, 2026⌄
According to the US Navy's Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS), a cruise missile struck the tanker on June 14, damaging a ballast tank and a cargo hold.
99MSC SARISKA VJune 1, 2026⌄
The containership's starboard waterline area was struck on June 1. The resulting fire was contained.
100SAFESEA NEHAMay 10, 2026⌄
A drone struck the bulk carrier on May 10. The fire was contained and the aft deck sustained minor damage.
101CMA CGM SAN ANTONIOMay 5, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the containership on May 5, injuring several people, including some seriously. The injured were transferred ashore. The vessel was linked to German interests.
102JV INNOVATIONMay 4, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on May 4. The report came from third-party sources, and the hull sustained severe damage.
103BARAKAHMay 3, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile, possibly a drone, hit the tanker's engine room and cargo hold on May 3. The crew abandoned ship.
104MINOAN FALCONMay 3, 2026⌄
Several small boats fired on the bulk carrier on May 3, damaging the bridge and superstructure.
105EPAMINONDASApril 22, 2026⌄
The containership came under RPG and small-arms fire on April 22, severely damaging its bridge.
106MSC FRANCESCAApril 22, 2026⌄
The containership came under gunfire on April 22, damaging its hull and crew accommodation. The source said it had been ordered by VHF radio to anchor and was then approached or intercepted; further details are recorded in the original source.
107EUPHORIAApril 22, 2026⌄
The containership came under gunfire on April 22. The crew sheltered in the citadel and the ship escaped seizure.
108SANMAR HERALDApril 18, 2026⌄
According to reports, small boats fired small arms at the tanker on April 18, damaging the bridge windows.
109CMA CGM EVERGLADEApril 18, 2026⌄
A drone struck the containership on April 18, damaging containers.
110QINGDAO STARApril 7, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the containership on April 7, damaging the hull above the waterline.
111GOLD AUTUMNApril 7, 2026⌄
The bulk carrier was attacked by up to two missiles or drones about 200 nautical miles south of Pakistan on April 7. It caught fire and the crew were rescued by Pakistani forces.
112AQUA 1March 31, 2026⌄
Two strikes were reported on the tanker on March 31: an explosion and an unexploded device in the engine room. Removal of the device was under way.
113AL SALMIMarch 30, 2026⌄
A drone hit the tanker's starboard side on March 30, starting a fire.
114SOURCE BLESSINGMarch 12, 2026⌄
The containership was struck on March 12 and the resulting fire was contained. It was linked to German interests.
115MAYUREE NAREEMarch 11, 2026⌄
The bulk carrier was struck on March 11 and the resulting fire was contained. Three people were reported missing.
116ONE MAJESTYMarch 11, 2026⌄
The containership's aft section above the waterline was damaged on March 11.
117STAR GWYNETHMarch 11, 2026⌄
A strike on March 11 pierced the bulk carrier's cargo hold and ballast tank, causing it to list.
118ZEFYROSMarch 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck while conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with SAFESA VISHNU on March 11. A fire broke out and one person was killed.
119SAFESA VISHNUMarch 11, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck while conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with ZEFYROS on March 11 and caught fire.
120ARABIA IIIMarch 7, 2026⌄
The drilling platform was struck on March 7. The fire was contained, one person was injured and staffing was reduced to a minimum.
121MUSSAFAH 2March 6, 2026⌄
The tug was struck by two missiles on March 6 while travelling to assist SAFEEN PRESTIGE. Four people died and three were injured.
122SAFEEN PRESTIGEMarch 4, 2026⌄
A projectile penetrated the containership's hull on March 4, starting a fire; the crew abandoned ship. The ship was reportedly struck again and caught fire on March 18, following the March 4 incident.
123SONANGOL NAMIBEMarch 4, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck at anchor in Iraqi waters on March 4. Water ingress and loss of ballast water were reported.
124GOLD OAKMarch 3, 2026⌄
The bulk carrier was struck from the side while at anchor off Fujairah, UAE, on March 3.
125PELAGIAMarch 3, 2026⌄
A loud explosion and smoke were observed near the bulk carrier on March 3, but the source did not confirm a direct hit on the ship.
126LIBRA TRADERMarch 3, 2026⌄
An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on March 3, causing minor damage.
127STENA IMPERATIVEMarch 2, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck in Bahrain's Muharraq port on March 2. The fire was contained and the crew evacuated.
128MKD VYOMMarch 1, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck in the Gulf of Oman on March 1, heavily disabled and left adrift. One person died, the crew evacuated and significant above-waterline hull and engine damage were reported.
129HERCULES STARMarch 1, 2026⌄
The tanker was struck about 20 nautical miles northwest of Dubai on March 1. The fire was contained.
130OCEAN ELECTRAMarch 1, 2026⌄
The tanker was reportedly attacked by a drone or missile on March 1; no major damage was reported.
131SKYLIGHTFebruary 28, 2026⌄
The chemical tanker was struck north of Khasab, Oman, on February 28. Four crew were injured, the crew evacuated and the ship sank.
132MEIN SCHIFF 4Date not specified⌄
The precise date of this incident is unknown. A projectile was seen hitting the water approximately 150 metres from the cruise ship and VHF radio contact was established. The source did not confirm a direct strike on the ship.
No incident matches these filters.