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UKMTO Warning 173-26: 19,000 tonne container ship struck by unknown projectile during outbound Strait of Hormuz transit on 13 October; minor damage, no casualties

This version is a correction.

ATTACK
Location
Within the Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO gives no exact position)
Importance
Standard

UKMTO Warning 173-26, posted by @UK_MTO on 14 October 2026, says UKMTO received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz on 13 October 2026 at 1700 UTC, from a verified source. A 19,000 tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel reported minor damage and no casualties and was able to continue its passage. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO did not name the vessel or give a position. Issued minutes apart from Warning 172-26 and after Warnings 170-26 and 171-26 for other 13 October incidents in the strait.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 173-26 - ATTACK, UKMTO WARNING 173-26

UKMTO numbered Warning PDF and @UK_MTO post; vessel not named, no exact position; time-late report.

  • UKMTO WARNING 173-26 - ATTACKUKMTO · Official statement · supports · Published 14 Oct 2026, 10:23 UTC · Retrieved 14 Oct 2026, 14:03 UTC
  • UKMTO WARNING 173-26UKMTO · Social post · supports · Published 14 Oct 2026, 10:23 UTC · Retrieved 14 Oct 2026, 14:03 UTC