Explosions and fire on oil tanker after being targeted with two explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker was attacked with two explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, causing explosions and a fire in the engine room. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the crew's safety and no environmental damage, while the tanker resumed its voyage after addressing the damage.
An oil tanker was attacked with two explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, October 29, 2026, causing explosions and a fire in the engine room. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a small boat attached the two devices to the tanker's hull, sparking a fire that the crew managed to control and extinguish. The authority confirmed that all crew members are safe and no environmental repercussions were recorded from the incident. The tanker resumed its voyage after addressing the damage and temporary breakdown. The authority's statement did not provide further details about the party responsible for the attack or its circumstances. The incident occurred about 25 nautical miles northeast of the Omani city of Khasab.