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 Engine Room Fire Reported After Tanker Hit in Hormuz Strait Engine Room Fire Reported After Tanker Hit in Hormuz Strait by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday October 6, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Middle East. File Image / AI Generated A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday , causing a fire in the vessel’s engine room, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported at 16:37 UTC yesterday at the Strait of Hormuz, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media post today. “The Master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire in the engine room of which the crew are fighting,” UKMTO said. “There are no reported casualties or environmental impact at the time of this warning.” UKMTO has reported four attack incidents in the Strait of Hormuz since Saturday . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News BUNKER JOBS: Bergen Bunkers Seeks Junior Trader in Norway The company is looking for candidates to play a key role in the purchase and sale of bunkers and lubricant oils. Read in Full World Fuel Co-Founder Michael J. Kasbar to Step Down in December Michael J. Kasbar will leave his executive chairman role at the end of the year, with independent director Ken Bakshi set to take over as board chairman. Read in Full Gibraltar Bunker Calls Rise 6% on the Year in August Gibraltar saw 476 bunker calls in August, up from 449 a year ago and 464 in the previous month of July. Read in Full Key Bunker Prices More VLSFO