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Boxship Hit in New Strait of Hormuz Attack
Wednesday October 14, 2026
A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region.
The 19,000-tonne vessel sustained minor damage, but no casualties were reported and it was able to continue its passage, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a recent social media post today.
“The vessel reports minor damage, no casualties and was able to continue on its passage,” UKMTO added.
“Authorities are investigating.”
Several ships have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz over the past few days.
The IMO had recorded 106 confirmed vessel attack incidents in the Strait of Hormuz as of October 13.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
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| Singapore | 907.00 | 14.50 | 1261.00 | 13.50 |
| Rotterdam | 736.50 | 1.50 | 1381.50 | 13.00 |
| Houston | 763.00 | 5.50 | 1396.00 | 2.50 |
| Fujairah | 987.50 | 14.50 | 1687.00 | 10.00 |
| EMEA Average | 896.50 | 6.50 | 1691.50 | 5.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 896.00 | 8.50 | 1518.00 | 1.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 848.50 | 9.00 | 1431.50 | 10.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 948.00 | 4.00 | 1585.00 | 0.50 |
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