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 Tanker Reportedly Attacked During Strait Of Hormuz Transit Tanker Reportedly Attacked During Strait Of Hormuz Transit by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday September 21, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported by military authorities at 7:30 UTC today. Image Credit: UKMTO A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile today while conducting an inbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz , according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported by military authorities at 7:30 UTC today, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media update today. “Military authorities have informed UKMTO that a tanker conducting an inbound transit was struck by an unknown projectile,” UKMTO said. “Two crew have sustained minor injuries and the vessel is reported to be continuing to its next port of call under its own power.” “There is no reported environmental impact at this time.” Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Maersk to Install World's First Rotor Sail on Boxship with Anemoi Maersk and Anemoi are targeting mid-2027 for the installation, marking the technology's entry into the container shipping segment. Read in Full Osaka Bay Sees First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Osaka Gas supplied LNG to a pure car and truck carrier with the stem arranged by Integr8 Fuels. Read in Full Tsuneishi Delivers Fourth Methanol Dual-Fuel 5,900-TEU Boxship The shipbuilder expects demand for alternative-fuelled ships to grow further. Read in Full Key Bunker Prices More VLSFO MGO