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On November 11, 2026, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a security incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial advisory 202-26 did not provide confirmed information on crew safety, damage or marine pollution, and the authorities were investigating. The tanker’s name, flag and IMO number were not disclosed.

ADNOC Logistics & Services said on November 10, 2026, that one of the vessels it operates was damaged in an attack that afternoon in UAE territorial waters in the Persian Gulf. Response operations were under way. The company did not disclose the vessel’s name, type, details of the attack, extent of damage or potential casualties. The announcement was also carried by the UAE’s official news agency.

In advisory 201-26, UKMTO said the master of a tanker reported that an unidentified projectile struck the vessel approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman. All crew were reported safe, and no marine pollution was reported at the time. The master planned to assess the damage at first light. The ship’s identity and the source of the projectile were not disclosed.

In advisory 200-26, published on November 8, 2026, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a tanker’s company security officer reported that the vessel had been struck by an unidentified projectile while outbound from the Strait of Hormuz. All crew were safe and accounted for, and no marine pollution was reported. The report was received retrospectively; the tanker’s name, IMO number, precise position and incident time were not disclosed.

On November 8, 2026, Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that overnight attacks had struck a container ship allegedly transporting military equipment and weapons towards the port of Odesa in the Black Sea. Reuters said it could not independently verify either the reported strike or the cargo description. The vessel’s name, flag, IMO number, crew casualties and damage were not disclosed.

On November 8, 2026, Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that it had struck a second container ship in the port of Chornomorsk, in Ukraine’s Odesa region. The ministry alleged that the vessel was carrying dual-use cargo. Reuters could not independently verify the allegation or the reported strike. The vessel’s name, registration details, crew status and damage were not disclosed.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed on November 8, 2026, that it had struck a dry-cargo ship in Black Sea waters southwest of Odesa. The ministry alleged that the vessel was carrying military equipment and weapons for Ukraine. Reuters said it could not independently verify the claim. The ship’s name, flag, IMO number, crew status and damage were not reported.

According to an IRGC Navy public-relations statement issued early on November 8, 2026, a tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz reportedly hit a mine after entering a route the force described as unauthorised, causing an explosion and a severe fire. The statement said the vessel’s navigation and positioning equipment had been switched off. Its name, flag, IMO number and crew status were not disclosed.

In the same early-November 8 statement, the IRGC Navy said a second tanker in the Strait of Hormuz had hit a mine while following a route the force described as unauthorised, resulting in an explosion and fire. The statement also said the tanker’s navigation and positioning systems had been switched off. The ship’s name, registration details and crew status were not provided.

The UAE’s official news agency WAM reported on November 8 that the National Guard Coast Guard rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationalities after receiving a distress call from a cargo ship on fire in the Gulf of Oman. Those rescued received first aid and all were reported to be in stable condition. The ship’s identity, exact position, extent of damage and cause of the blaze were not disclosed.

UKMTO advisory 199-26, published on November 8, 2026, cited military authorities reporting that a tanker was on fire about eight nautical miles northwest of Khasab, Oman, and that the crew had been evacuated. The IMO incident list identifies NAVIG8 MACALLISTER (IMO 9482873) as the vessel damaged on November 7 at the same position, without reported marine pollution. The original UKMTO alert did not name the tanker or establish the cause of the fire.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that on November 7, 2026, a US military aircraft fired guided munitions at the stern of cargo ship HUDA in the Gulf of Oman, disabling the vessel after first warning the crew to leave the targeted section. CENTCOM said it acted because the ship had allegedly attempted to breach a naval blockade following a call at an Iranian port. UKMTO advisory 198 described an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces approximately 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan. The Maritime Executive linked that advisory to HUDA. The crew’s status and full extent of damage were not disclosed.

In a statement published by Tasnim on November 7, the Iranian Navy’s public-relations office said a tanker had struck a sea mine early that day in the eastern Strait of Hormuz while navigating an area it described as prohibited and unsafe. It reportedly caught fire and became disabled. The statement alleged that the tanker’s navigation systems had been switched off. The vessel’s name, IMO number and crew status were not reported.

In a statement dated November 6, 2026, the IRGC Navy said a tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz had struck a mine in a route identified by the force and subsequently caught fire and stopped. The statement alleged that the tanker’s navigation and identification systems had been switched off. The vessel’s name and other particulars were not released.

According to the same November 6 IRGC Navy statement, a second tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reportedly struck a sea mine after entering a route described as unauthorised, caught fire and stopped. The force said the vessel’s navigation and identification equipment had been switched off, but did not provide the ship’s name, flag, IMO number or crew status.

In advisory 197-26, issued on November 6, UKMTO reported that the master of a tanker outbound from the Strait of Hormuz had observed an explosion at the vessel’s port-side waterline, around 16 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. All crew were safe and accounted for, and the tanker continued under its own power. The IMO list identifies the ship as VIEILA (IMO 9234654), recording the event on November 5.

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.

The German Navy Shipping Centre reported that bulk carrier ERA S observed an explosion approximately two nautical miles from the vessel, after which a hole was discovered in one of its tanks. The precise date of the event, the cause of the explosion and the extent of damage were not specified.

The IMO incident list records damage to product tanker VELOS SAPPHIRE about 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, on November 4, with one seafarer killed and no reported marine pollution. UKMTO advisory 196-26 described two unidentified projectiles striking a tanker in the same area. The operator reported an explosion and a subsequently contained fire, after which the ship was moved to Bahrain.

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.

According to the German Navy Shipping Centre, tanker GRIT was struck by two projectiles in its engine-room area on November 3, 2026. A resulting fire was brought under control. The report did not specify the crew’s condition or further damage details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The German Navy Shipping Centre recorded that Indian dhow MSV QUBA MNV 2183 was hit by an unidentified projectile and caught fire on October 29, 2026. The report did not provide a precise position, casualty figures or a detailed damage assessment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

An RPG fired from a small boat struck the tanker on October 16, making a hole in its fresh-water tank.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The containership was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Persian Gulf. No further details were given.

The tanker was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea. No further details were given.

The tanker was struck on October 11 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea. No further details were given.

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

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

One-way attack drones struck the tanker on October 7. The funnel and deck were damaged and the engine room caught fire.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A strike on October 3 caused a breach in the tanker hull above the waterline. The incident was reported with a delay.

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

The tanker's port side was hit on October 2. Smoke was observed in the engine room and the vessel lost manoeuvrability.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Falling debris struck the LPG carrier on September 20.

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

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

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

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

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker's forward ballast tank on September 9. The crew were safe and no cargo leakage was reported.

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

Three missiles hit the tanker's starboard engine-room area on August 31. Contact with the vessel was lost and the crew abandoned ship.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

The LNG carrier's port engine-room area was struck on July 31 and caught fire. Electrical power and propulsion were lost.

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

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

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.

The tanker was struck and caught fire on July 19. Its crew abandoned ship and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.

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

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

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

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.

A fire caused by a strike on July 13 was extinguished using the vessel's own equipment. Eight people were injured, four reportedly critically.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A drone struck the bulk carrier on May 10. The fire was contained and the aft deck sustained minor 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.

An unidentified projectile struck the tanker on May 4. The report came from third-party sources, and the hull sustained severe damage.

An unidentified projectile, possibly a drone, hit the tanker's engine room and cargo hold on May 3. The crew abandoned ship.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The drilling platform was struck on March 7. The fire was contained, one person was injured and staffing was reduced to a minimum.

The tug was struck by two missiles on March 6 while travelling to assist SAFEEN PRESTIGE. Four people died and three were injured.

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.

The tanker was struck at anchor in Iraqi waters on March 4. Water ingress and loss of ballast water were reported.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The chemical tanker was struck north of Khasab, Oman, on February 28. Four crew were injured, the crew evacuated and the ship sank.

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.