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 Cargo Ship on Fire After Being Hit in Strait of Hormuz Cargo Ship on Fire After Being Hit in Strait of Hormuz by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 23, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported at 06:30 UTC today. Image Credit: UKMTO A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz today, with two casualties reported, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported at 06:30 UTC today, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media update today. “The Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reports being struck by an unknown projectile,” UKMTO said. “The vessel is on fire and adrift.” “All crew have been evacuated, with 2 casualties reported.” UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. Commenting on the incident, Martin Kelly , head of advisory at EOS Risk Group , said in a social media post that an “Antigua & Barbuda Bulk Carrier [was] abandoned following Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz.” Several ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began in late February. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Everllence and Damen Sign Deal for Dual-Fuel-Ready Tug Engines The engines will be suitable for conversion to methanol propulsion in the future. Read in Full ISWG-GHG 22: US Signals Openness to "Facility" Alternative to IMO Fund Comments give the clearest picture yet of what Washington could accept in a compro