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 UKMTO Reports Crude Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz UKMTO Reports Crude Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 30, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side. Image Credit: UKMTO A crude oil tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile yesterday, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The vessel was hit on the port side, with authorities investigating the incident, UKMTO said in a social media post on Wednesday. “A verified source has reported that a crude oil tanker has been struck on the port side by an unknown projectile,” UKMTO added. “Authorities are investigating.” “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.” The incident follows another projectile strike on a vessel in the region on Monday . The attack caused a fire, which was later extinguished. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Hanwha Ocean Gets ABS Approval for Fuel System to Switch from LNG to Ammonia The system is designed to give LNG carriers a pathway to ammonia without replacing key fuel equipment. Read in Full ClassNK Updates Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Safety Guidelines The updates include new requirements for membrane-type cargo systems and hydrogen equipment. Read in Full Malaysia Detains Two Vessels Over Suspected Unauthorised Ship-to-Ship Transfer The dredger and tugboat were detained at around 3:20 AM yesterday. Read in Full Key Bunker Prices More VLSFO MGO $/mt +/- $/mt +/