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● MARITIME SECURITY MONITOR | SEA NEWS

The Cost of Following US Orders in the Strait of Hormuz

Reported Attacks and Damage to Vessels
Incident monitoring begins: 28 February 2026
Approximately 132 vessels reportedly struck or damagedBased on maritime incident reports since 28 February 2026
UPDATE — 5 November 2026: Reuters reported fresh statements by the IRGC Navy concerning two tankers and a burning rescue tug in the Strait of Hormuz. The tug is recorded as a new report; the tankers may correspond to existing entries. Their identities and exact incident dates were not disclosed.
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1Unidentified rescue tug (reported Nov. 5)November 5, 2026 (report publication date)⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanReported by IRGC Navy; independently unverified
Vessel type / flag: Tug; flag: not disclosed
IMO: Unknown
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanOfficial alert; vessel unidentified
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
UKMTO alert 195-26: neither the name nor IMO number has been released. Possible links to other regional incidents are under review.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanIncident report
Vessel type / flag: Traditional trading vessel; flag: not disclosed
IMO: Unknown
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanOfficial alert; vessel unidentified
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: not disclosed
IMO: Unknown
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not disclosed
IMO: Unknown
Primary source: IRGC Navy public statement, reported by Tasnim on November 1, 2026 (story 3737858). Names and IMO numbers were not disclosed; possible overlap with other cases has not been ruled out. The statement is public, but incident details have not been independently verified. November 5 update: Reuters reported further IRGC statements about mine strikes and a burning supertanker; it is not confirmed whether these refer to the same vessels.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not disclosed
IMO: Unknown
Primary source: IRGC Navy public statement, reported by Tasnim on November 1, 2026 (story 3737858). Names and IMO numbers were not disclosed; possible overlap with other cases has not been ruled out. The statement is public, but incident details have not been independently verified. November 5 update: Reuters reported further IRGC statements about mine strikes and a burning supertanker; it is not confirmed whether these refer to the same vessels.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanIdentity not disclosed
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Some secondary reports have named LARGO ATOM, but identification has not been independently verified. UKMTO alert 192-26: incident at 23:47 UTC on November 1, alert issued November 2.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanOfficial alert; vessel unidentified
Details not available in English.
IMO: Unknown
UKMTO alert 191-26 did not name the vessel; Vanguard Tech associated the incident with SELAT STORM. Possible partial flooding was reported; crew status remains unconfirmed.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanFurther source: November 1, 2026
Vessel type / flag: LNG carrier; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9397298
This record is maintained separately under SeaNews reporting policy. It likely corresponds to the unnamed UKMTO 188-26 alert and must not be counted twice when calculating unique ships.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 188-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 189-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Merchant vessel; flag: Panama
IMO: Not stated / pending verification
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanIdentity not disclosed
Vessel type / flag: Traditional dhow; flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 185-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: Not stated / pending verification
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 186-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanIncident report
Vessel type / flag: VLCC; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9928023
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Black Sea
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9348625
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanFurther source: November 1, 2026
Vessel type / flag: LPG carrier; flag: Panama
IMO: 9177569
Possible incident only; not independently confirmed. Do not count as a confirmed strike.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9732541
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Black Sea
Vessel type / flag: Cargo ship; flag: Comoros
IMO: 8138712
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 182-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: pending verification
IMO: 9390953
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: unknown
IMO: Unknown
Security advisory UKMTO 181-26. Vessel identity was not disclosed in the published report.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9653446
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 21. The resulting fire was brought under control.

25MT SOYIAOctober 20, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9263916
Incident description and damage

Burning debris struck the tanker on October 20. The crew also heard powerful explosions nearby.

26CHLOE (MINERVA V)October 19, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of OmanFurther source: November 1, 2026
Vessel type / flag: VLCC; flag: Hong Kong
IMO: 9315367
Recorded in the IMO incident list; the mechanism of damage was not specified.
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tug; flag: Netherlands
IMO: 9345506
Incident description and damage

Two projectiles struck the tug on October 18. The source document provided no further assessment of damage.

28ST 3October 16, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9220964
Incident description and damage

The port side of the tanker was struck on October 16, and the crew abandoned the vessel.

29LOYALTYOctober 16, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Tanzania
IMO: 9182306
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9704661
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the starboard side of the containership on October 14. The source gave no further details.

31AL SAADIYATOctober 14, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Singapore
IMO: 9760598
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the port side of the containership on October 14. The source gave no further details.

32GFS PRIDEOctober 13, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Singapore
IMO: 9349045
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Barbados
IMO: 9256298
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 13. No further details were provided.

34ANGOLA PROSPETITYOctober 11, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9896414
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 1072294
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9732577
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: India
IMO: 9363429
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: 9321160
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Bahamas
IMO: 9266774
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9296389
Incident description and damage

The tanker's port side was struck on October 10. The resulting fire was extinguished.

41GEM NO.2October 9, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9735373
Incident description and damage

A strike on October 9 caused a fire aboard the tanker. The fire was contained, but the crew abandoned ship.

42ACERSOctober 7, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9301902
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9256999
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: LNG carrier; flag: Greece
IMO: 9658238
Incident description and damage

The LNG carrier's engine room was struck on October 5. The resulting fire was contained.

45ON PEACEOctober 5, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: 9893204
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 5; India's Ministry of External Affairs reported 12 crew members injured.

46LIPSIOctober 4, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 1025033
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on October 4, leaving it unable to manoeuvre.

47GAS VELAOctober 4, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: LPG carrier; flag: not specified
IMO: 9969845
Incident description and damage

A drone struck the LPG carrier on October 4. The source did not specify further damage.

48CAMEROON PROSPERITYOctober 4, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9315159
Incident description and damage

Two unidentified projectiles struck the tanker on October 4. No additional details were provided.

49GHANA PROSPERITYOctober 3, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9732541
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9254939
Incident description and damage

The tanker's engine room was struck on October 2. The source gave no further consequences.

51PROMISEOctober 2, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 1038896
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9329693
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck and caught fire on October 1. The crew abandoned ship.

53MERSIN PROSPERITYSeptember 29, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9327554
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker's port side on September 29.

54SINBADSeptember 29, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9413688
Incident description and damage

The source reported a possible unidentified-projectile strike on September 29, but the strike was not confirmed.

55AL RUWAISSeptember 29, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9828405
Incident description and damage

The source reported a possible unidentified-projectile strike on September 29, but the strike was not confirmed.

56AL FUNTASSeptember 28, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9653408
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on September 28. The resulting fire was contained.

57CAPE DAOSeptember 23, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: not specified
IMO: 9219020
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9282625
Incident description and damage

The tanker sustained minor damage on September 21 and two people were injured.

59AL MARYAHSeptember 20, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: LPG carrier; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9393682
Incident description and damage

Falling debris struck the LPG carrier on September 20.

60STI STEADFASTSeptember 18, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9719719
Incident description and damage

A projectile pierced the product tanker's hull on September 18. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported.

61BASRAH ENERGYSeptember 16, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9391775
Incident description and damage

A projectile struck the tanker on September 16, but it continued under its own power.

62ST. HELENASeptember 15, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Cargo ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 8716306
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the cargo vessel on September 15. No further details were included in the source.

63EL GAIASeptember 12, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: 9325336
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on September 12. No further details were included in the source.

64NEW ANDROSSeptember 9, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: 9294252
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9916135
Incident description and damage

An incident involving this tanker was recorded on September 8, but the source gave no detailed account.

66SENEGAL PROSPERITYAugust 31, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9532757
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9854715
Incident description and damage

Three projectiles struck the tanker on August 31, killing two people.

68BURGANAugust 29, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9656022
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile hit the tanker's starboard ballast tank on August 29.

69AL SALAM IIAugust 25, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9328168
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck above the waterline on August 25, leaving a small hull breach. A minor fire was extinguished.

70METRO VENETIANAugust 24, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 1013391
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile hit the port side of the tanker's engine room above the waterline on August 24.

71AMZANAugust 24, 2026⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9693745
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9294484
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile hit the containership's engine room on August 17, killing one person.

73AMIR KHAN 1468August 17, 2026⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: not specified
IMO: 1088504
Incident description and damage

Multiple strikes to the hull of this deck-cargo vessel were recorded on August 17, destroying its structure.

74RIYAN STARAugust 15, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9156761
Incident description and damage

The bulk carrier's starboard side, below the access ladder, was struck on August 15, killing one person.

75AL WATANAugust 14, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: UAE
IMO: 9615030
Incident description and damage

A projectile hit the bulk carrier's starboard side on August 14. The fire was contained and no casualties were reported.

76NAVIG8MESSIAugust 13, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Singapore
IMO: 9482859
Incident description and damage

A drone struck the tanker on August 13. Damage was minor and it continued under its own power.

77TARIFAugust 13, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9828390
Incident description and damage

A drone struck the tanker on August 13. Damage was minor and it continued under its own power.

78TIHAMAHAugust 11, 2026⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: Tanzania
IMO: 1031329
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: Unknown
Source note: additional identification or incident details remain subject to verification.
Incident description and damage

An unnamed tanker was struck and reportedly caught fire on August 8. The fire was contained.

80MSV FAIZE NOOREAugust 4, 2026⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Merchant vessel; flag: India
IMO: Unknown
Incident description and damage

A strike set the trading vessel on fire on August 4. The crew were rescued, but the vessel later sank.

81MINOAN PIONEERAugust 3, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9471630
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: LNG carrier;
IMO: 9600528
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9688336
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck on July 24, but damage was minor and it continued its voyage.

84ENCELIAJuly 22, 2026⌄
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9240172
Incident description and damage

The tanker's starboard side was hit and caught fire on July 22. A naval vessel helped contain the blaze.

85KAIFANJuly 20, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9656046
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Malta
IMO: 1042823
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 1087524
Incident description and damage

The tanker's steering-gear compartment was hit on July 19. The vessel reached anchorage under its own power.

88IDIJuly 17, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9307982
Incident description and damage

The tanker's port side was struck on July 17; it reached anchorage under its own power.

89STOLT MAGNESIUMJuly 13, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9739317
Incident description and damage

A strike set the tanker on fire on July 13. All crew abandoned ship and were rescued.

90MOMBASA BJuly 13, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9739501
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9937799
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Cyprus
IMO: 9401271
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: LNG carrier; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9397339
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9524970
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck on July 7, suffering minor structural damage.

95CYPRUS PROSPERITYJuly 7, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9595216
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck on July 7, suffering minor structural damage.

96KIKUJune 27, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9329796
Incident description and damage

A projectile struck the tanker on June 27; no major damage was reported.

97EVER LOVELYJune 25, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Singapore
IMO: 9629110
Incident description and damage

A projectile hit the containership's bridge on June 25, causing minor damage.

98BOCHEM MARENGOJune 14, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9749025
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 8715857
Incident description and damage

The containership's starboard waterline area was struck on June 1. The resulting fire was contained.

100SAFESEA NEHAMay 10, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9563392
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Malta
IMO: 9294173
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9276688
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9902615
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9605841
Incident description and damage

Several small boats fired on the bulk carrier on May 3, damaging the bridge and superstructure.

105EPAMINONDASApril 22, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9153862
Incident description and damage

The containership came under RPG and small-arms fire on April 22, severely damaging its bridge.

106MSC FRANCESCAApril 22, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 9401116
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 9235828
Incident description and damage

The containership came under gunfire on April 22. The crew sheltered in the citadel and the ship escaped seizure.

108SANMAR HERALDApril 18, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: India
IMO: 9330563
Incident description and damage

According to reports, small boats fired small arms at the tanker on April 18, damaging the bridge windows.

109CMA CGM EVERGLADEApril 18, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 9894985
Incident description and damage

A drone struck the containership on April 18, damaging containers.

110QINGDAO STARApril 7, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9318163
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the containership on April 7, damaging the hull above the waterline.

111GOLD AUTUMNApril 7, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: not specified
IMO: 9220483
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Panama
IMO: 9573660
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Kuwait
IMO: 9534793
Incident description and damage

A drone hit the tanker's starboard side on March 30, starting a fire.

114SOURCE BLESSINGMarch 12, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9243198
Incident description and damage

The containership was struck on March 12 and the resulting fire was contained. It was linked to German interests.

115MAYUREE NAREEMarch 11, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: not specified
IMO: 9323649
Incident description and damage

The bulk carrier was struck on March 11 and the resulting fire was contained. Three people were reported missing.

116ONE MAJESTYMarch 11, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: not specified
IMO: 9424912
Incident description and damage

The containership's aft section above the waterline was damaged on March 11.

117STAR GWYNETHMarch 11, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: not specified
IMO: 9301031
Incident description and damage

A strike on March 11 pierced the bulk carrier's cargo hold and ballast tank, causing it to list.

118ZEFYROSMarch 11, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: Malta
IMO: 9515917
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9327009
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck while conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with ZEFYROS on March 11 and caught fire.

120ARABIA IIIMarch 7, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: Liberia
IMO: 8771332
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tug; flag: not specified
IMO: 9522051
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Container ship; flag: Malta
IMO: 9593517
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Bahamas
IMO: 9325049
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: not specified
IMO: 9806342
Incident description and damage

The bulk carrier was struck from the side while at anchor off Fujairah, UAE, on March 3.

125PELAGIAMarch 3, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Bulk carrier; flag: Malta
IMO: 9433626
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: India
IMO: 9562673
Incident description and damage

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on March 3, causing minor damage.

127STENA IMPERATIVEMarch 2, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9666077
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck in Bahrain's Muharraq port on March 2. The fire was contained and the crew evacuated.

128MKD VYOMMarch 1, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Crude oil tanker; flag: Marshall Islands
IMO: 9284386
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9916135
Incident description and damage

The tanker was struck about 20 nautical miles northwest of Dubai on March 1. The fire was contained.

130OCEAN ELECTRAMarch 1, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Product tanker; flag: Liberia
IMO: 9402782
Incident description and damage

The tanker was reportedly attacked by a drone or missile on March 1; no major damage was reported.

131SKYLIGHTFebruary 28, 2026⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Tanker; flag: not specified
IMO: 9330020
Incident description and damage

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⌄
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman
Vessel type / flag: Vessel; flag: Malta
IMO: 9678408
Incident description and damage

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.

Reporting limitation: a substantial number of maritime incidents may not have been reported to the relevant authorities.