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 World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World UKMTO Reports Another Vessel Struck in Hormuz at the Weekend as Iran Says One Seafarer Killed UKMTO Reports Another Vessel Struck in Hormuz at the Weekend as Iran Says One Seafarer Killed by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday September 14, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Middle East. File Image / AI Generated UKMTO Warning 134-26 : vessel hit by unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz late on Saturday Fire on board and crew evacuated; UKMTO has not named the vessel Iranian media: container ship hit off Qeshm , one crew member killed, at least three injured Second merchant vessel hit in the region in a week after the Hercules Star attack off Dubai Iran - Oman talks on a temporary Hormuz shipping lane, due Monday, postponed, Bloomberg reports Late on Saturday a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire, with local authorities evacuating the crew over the weekend, the UK Maritime Trade Operations ( UKMTO ) said in a warning issued on Sunday. The incident was reported at 23:00 UTC on Saturday, and the status of the crew, the extent of damage, and any environmental impact were unknown at the time of the first report, UKMTO said in Warning 134-26 , which places the incident in the strait to the north of the Musandam peninsula. "A fire has broken out onboard the vessel following the reported attack. Local authorities are on the scene and assisting in evacuating crew members," the agency said in an update, advising vessels to transit with caution while the authorities investigate. UKMTO did not name the vessel, and two different identifications have since been reported. Iranian media, ci