Published Aug 18, 2026, 12:17 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 7 sources

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a warning to commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after receiving a report of a vessel that was struck in its engine room while transiting outbound. The attack resulted in one casualty. The remaining crew are being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.

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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a warning to commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after receiving a report of a vessel that was struck in its engine room while transiting outbound. The attack resulted in one casualty. The remaining crew are being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.