Four Tankers Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that four vessels were attacked while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on September 28 and 29.

The first incident took place on September 28 when a vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) identified the vessel as the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker Al Funtas.

A further three vessels were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on September 29, according to UKMTO. In the first of these incidents, a crude oil tanker was hit on its port side while passing through the strait.

A second incident involved an inbound tanker that was also struck by an unidentified projectile. The IMO identified the two vessels involved as the Vanuatu-flagged Mersin Prosperity and the Liberian-flagged tanker Sinbad.

Maritime intelligence company Vanguard Tech identified the third vessel involved in the September 29 incidents as the Bahamas-flagged LNG tanker Al Ruwais. The vessel was also reportedly hit by an unknown projectile.

Authorities said none of the three tankers involved in the September 29 incidents suffered damage. All crew members were reported safe, and no pollution was observed following the attacks.