Two Container Ships Struck by Unknown Projectiles, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 day, 3 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-13 16:40:00 | CW Alert 028- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported two time-late incidents within the Strait of Hormuz (exact positions not specified). At 1640 UTC on 13 October, a 50,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting inbound. At 1700 UTC, a 19,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting outbound. Both vessels sustained minor damage and continued passage. No casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating both incidents. UPDATE: Clearwater has received information stating the first vessel involved is the Singapore flagged, Container Ship, GFS GISELLE (IMO 9704661) and that the second vessel involved is the Marshall Island flagged, Container Ship, AL SAADIYAT (IMO 9760598). | |||||