Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates

[littlemissmartypants]

Source: Reuters

DUBAI, March 11 (Reuters) - A ​cargo vessel ‌was hit by an ​unknown ​projectile in the ⁠Strait ​of Hormuz, ​resulting in a fire onboard ​and ​prompting the crew ‌to ⁠evacuate and request assistance, ​according ​to ⁠the United Kingdom ​Maritime ​Trade ⁠Operations on Wednesday.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/cargo-ship-hit-by-projectile-strait-hormuz-crew-evacuates-2026-03-11/

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Reporting ⁠by ​Tala ​Ramadan; Editing by ​Himani Sarkar
March 11, 20261:57 AM EDT Updated 36 mins ago

[blue-wave]

1. And so it

continues and begins with sunken ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Why can't I get rid of the knot in the pit of my stomach?

[James48]

2. Two ships hit, one ship burning.

From the UKTMO website this morning:

Attack UKMTO #20

11 March 2026
UKMTO WARNING 020-26 - ATTACK
Report Date: 11 Mar 2026
Report Time: 0205UTC
Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026
Source: Master

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 50NM northwest of Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
The Master of a Bulk Carrier has reported their vessel being hit by an unknown
projectile. There is no report of any environmental impact. The crew are reported safe
and well.
Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to
UKMTO.

Attack UKMTO #19

11 March 2026
UKMTO WARNING 019-26 - ATTACK
Report Date:11 Mar 2026
Report Time:0435UTC
Issue Date: 11 Mar 2026
Source: Company Security
Officer

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 11NM north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz.
It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits
of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard. The vessel has requested assistance and the
crew are evacuating the vessel.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while
authorities continue to investigate.

Source:
https://www.ukmto.org/recent-incidents