An alert was raised in the Strait of Hormuz on the afternoon of 1 October after a tanker sailing through the area was reportedly hit by an unidentified projectile, causing a fire to break out.

According to an emergency update from EOS Marine and the MarSec system, the incident occurred at 17:50 UTC, or 20:50 Greek time. The source rates the reliability of the information as “high”.

Initial reports indicate that all crew members are safe. However, the extent of the damage to the tanker is not yet known, nor is it known whether the incident has had any environmental impact. The investigation is ongoing and further information is expected.

The relevant security services are warning vessels operating in the area to maintain continuous visual surveillance and radar operations, implement the prescribed protective measures, and report any suspicious activity to the local maritime authorities.

Crews are also advised to monitor local and national warnings regarding airborne threats and, where available, follow the instructions of military authorities in the event of an attack involving missiles or loitering munitions.