A second container ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on October 13, as reported by Bricsinfo. This follows the time-late report from a verified source regarding the first hit, with the UKMTO issuing Warning 168-26 and other notifications to vessels in the area.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Two Container Ships Struck in Strait of Hormuz
Commodities7 days ago
The UK Maritime Trade Operations received a delayed report that an unknown projectile hit a vessel on October 11. The container ship was traveling inbound through the Strait of Hormuz at the time of the attack, and authorities are now investigating the incident. The agency issued a series of alerts to the shipping community, including maritime security warnings 167-26 and 169-26, to warn of the danger in the waterway.
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