Cargo Ship Struck Near Strait of Hormuz by ‘Unknown Projectile’

The UK Royal Navy’s Maritime Trade Organization said that ships in the area ‘are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.’

French Commandant Thomas Scalabre points toward the positions of ships on the Strait of Hormuz on a screen at the Maritime Information and Cooperation and Awareness Center in Brest, France, on April 27, 2026. Fred Tanneau/ AFP via Getty Images

A cargo vessel was struck by “an unknown projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

There were no casualties or impact to the environment, the UKMTO said in a Thursday alert, adding that damage was done to the vessel’s bridge. Officials are now investigating the matter.