Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty reported, UKMTO says
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, with the…
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What happened
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, with the…
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