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 Boxship Hit in New Strait of Hormuz Attack Boxship Hit in New Strait of Hormuz Attack by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday October 14, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported at 17:00 UTC yesterday. Image Credit: UKMTO A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday , according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The 19,000-tonne vessel sustained minor damage, but no casualties were reported and it was able to continue its passage, the  UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a recent social media post today. “The vessel reports minor damage, no casualties and was able to continue on its passage,” UKMTO added. “Authorities are investigating.” Several ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz over the past few days. The IMO had recorded 106 confirmed vessel attack incidents in the Strait of Hormuz as of October 13 . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Power to Hydrogen Starts Production of Green Hydrogen at Port of Antwerp-Bruges The facility can produce up to 70 mt/year of green hydrogen. Read in Full SIBCON2026: Singapore Launches New Standards for Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Sampling The new standards cover ammonia bunkering, fuel sampling and polymer testing as Singapore prepares for a multi-fuel future. Read in Full LR Sees 200,000 m3 LNG Carriers as Next Fleet Step LR says 200,000 m3 LNG carriers could improve efficiency while retaining access to most major terminals. Read in Full Key Bu