Attack on a Container Ship, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-03-04 11:09:00 | CW Alert 008- (Mar 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO/CLOSED SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a container ship was attacked whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Strait of Hormuz (exact location not specified). The vessel sustained damage by an unknown projectile above the waterline, causing a fire in the engine room. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: A new report states all crew have now abandoned the vessel, and all crew are accounted for and well. UPDATE 2: Further reports have been received stating the vessel was involved in a new incident, a NAVAREA warning has been issued, reporting the incident has caused a fire onboard and that multiple containers have fallen overboard and are adrift within the vicinity. | |||||