Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty reported, UKMTO says
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, with the…