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 Four Vessel Attacks in Strait of Hormuz UKMTO Reports Four Vessel Attacks in Strait of Hormuz by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday October 13, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Middle East. File Image / AI Generated Three tankers and a container ship were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday , according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. Three incidents involved outbound vessels, while the container ship was struck while transiting inbound through the strait, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a recent social media post. In warning 166-26 , UKMTO said an outbound tanker had been struck by an unknown projectile. The crew were confirmed safe, while the environmental impact remained unknown. A container ship was struck during an inbound transit, according to warning 167-26 . Two further reports, warnings 168-26 and 169-26 , concerned a product tanker and a crude oil tanker, respectively, both struck during outbound transits. The frequency of vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz has increased in recent days, with UKMTO reporting around eight incidents since Saturday . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Oil Gains On Hurricane Worries But Capped By Yet More Talk Of U.S./Iran Peace Meanwhile, China plans to resume refined fuel exports. Read in Full India's Kandla Port Moves Ahead With E-Methanol Plant The foundation stone has been laid for a 150 mt/day e-methanol plant in Kandla. Read in Full Japan Sanctions 35 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels For The First Ti