You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA New Tanker Attack Reported in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO New Tanker Attack Reported in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO by Ship & Bunker News Team Friday October 2, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The attack was reported at 17:50 UTC on Thursday. Image Credit: UKMTO A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region said, citing a third-party source.  The attack was reported at 17:50 UTC on Thursday and resulted in a fire onboard the vessel, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media update today. “Crew have been reported safe, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at the time of the report,” UKMTO added. The attack comes after three other vessel incidents reported by UKMTO on September 30 . The incidents took place on September 29 and involved an LNG tanker and two other tankers. All three vessels were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz . The latest attack comes as tensions remain high in the region, with a number of vessels coming under attack in and around the waterway in recent days. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Vessel Hit by Suspected Projectile in Strait of Hormuz The vessel's fire has been extinguished after it was struck by a suspected projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: JuWonOil Hiring for Two New Marine Fuel and Lubricant Broker Roles The openings include a marine fuels & distillate