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

[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