Port or tanker

Unidentified tanker — UKMTO 088-26

16 July 2026 · 22:10 GMT (UTC+0)

Strait of Hormuz, east of Khasab, Oman

What happened

The tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, causing minor structural damage to its port side. UKMTO reported that all crew were safe and accounted for, no environmental impact had occurred, and the vessel was continuing to its next port while authorities investigated. Vessel identity, cargo, projectile source, and responsibility were not established in the notice.

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Evidence
Documented
Confidence
High
Infrastructure
Port or tanker
Latitude
26.1800°
Longitude
56.5900°

Attribution

Responsibility has not been established in the cited reporting.

Sources

  1. UKMTO Warning 088-26 — AttackUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations · Incident reporting