Daily Status

Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Maritime Chokepoints

September 28, 2026

Data as of 27 September 2026

⚠️ US BLOCKADE ACTIVE
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⚡ Bottom Line Up Front
01
Unverified Reports of Renewed IRGC Mining
Open-source reports on 27 September cite more than 10 Fajr-5 rockets fired in a possible covert mine-laying operation; none has been confirmed. South-corridor traffic has not dropped, which so far does not point to a mined corridor.
02
Largest Speedboat Swarm Since Late June
Satellite imagery on 26 September showed about 75 high-speed craft off Khasab heading north as one formation, against an average of 13.6 craft per imagery pass since July.
03
Hormuz Transits Reach 25, 14 Dark
25 vessels transited Hormuz on 27 September (9 inbound, 16 outbound), 14 of them dark, including five tankers of up to 333m inbound; 11 of 25 used the south corridor.
04
Saudi Hormuz Crude Exports Quadruple
Trade-press figures put Saudi crude exports via Hormuz at about 3.6M bpd in September, up from about 0.9M bpd in August, suggesting the East-West pipeline diversion volumes have cleared.
Strait of Hormuz
Inbound & Outbound Transits
9
← Inbound
9 transits · 4 North · 5 South
iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.: 4 Dark: 5
4
iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information. Visible
5
Dark / No iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
5 Tanker4 Cargo
Vessel Classes
4 NORTH · 5 SOUTH
Corridor
Cargo
ALI E MURTAZA 1473
India · Cargo, 63m · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
INIndia
Low
Cargo
ARMITAN
Iran · Landing Craft, 64m · IMO 9075618 · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
IRIran
Low
Cargo
CASTLE KH
Comoros · Landing Craft, 60m · IMO 1122659 · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
KMComoros
Low
Cargo
MSV QUBA MNV 2183
India · Cargo, 55m · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
INIndia
Low
Tanker
2× Unidentified Tanker
190m and 146m, no AIS identity · northern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · North Corridor
Tanker
3× Unidentified Tanker
333m, 250m and 173m, no AIS identity · southern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · South Corridor
16
→ Outbound
16 transits · 10 North · 6 South
iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.: 7 Dark: 9
7
iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information. Visible
9
Dark / No iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
5 Tanker2 Bulk7 Cargo2 Other
Vessel Classes
10 NORTH · 6 SOUTH
Corridor
Cargo
AL HAMZA 127
Somalia · Cargo · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
SOSomalia
Low
Tanker
AB VICTORY
Palau · Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, 106m · IMO 9287871 · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
PWPalau
High
Cargo
AL- NOOR
Comoros · Cargo, 26m · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
KMComoros
Low
Cargo
ADRYAN
Comoros · Cargo, 65m · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
KMComoros
Low
Other
RIZWAN 2
Iran · Tug, 32m · IMO 9522996 · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
IRIran
Low
Other
Unnamed vessel
Mali · Unknown type · MMSI 649103000 · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information.
MLMali
Low
Tanker
VAUGHAN
Liberia · Oil/Chemicals Tanker, 183m · IMO 9256901 · Dark · southern corridor
LRLiberia
— · Dark · South Corridor
Bulk
H7 SMB8
San Marino · Bulk Carrier · iAISAIS · Automatic Identification SystemAutomatic Identification Signal (AIS) — a maritime tracking system that allows a vessel to broadcast information including identity, name, dimensions, position, course and speed over ground, and voyage related information. · northern corridor
SMSan Marino
— · North Corridor
Tanker
3× Unidentified Tanker
182m, 180m and 160m, no AIS identity · northern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · North Corridor
Cargo
Unidentified General Cargo
55m, no AIS identity · northern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · North Corridor
Cargo
3× Unidentified General Cargo
72m each, no AIS identity · northern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · North Corridor
Bulk
Unidentified Bulk Carrier
232m, no AIS identity · southern corridor
No flag · no AIS identity
— · Dark · South Corridor
Crossings & Destinations
Hormuz Crossings
Last 8 days · Inbound vs Outbound (AIS + Dark)
Inbound
Outbound
DarkiDark Transits Spike28 July had an EO collection timed to catch dark transits directly, so more were detected that day. This reflects added detection coverage, not a genuine rise in dark activity or an absence of dark transits on prior days.
Top Destinations
Oil & crude export by destination
Fleet Composition — 952 Vessels in Gulf
119
Bulk Carriers
140
Product Tankers
8
Chemical Tankers
30
Crude Tankers
47
Container Ships
29
LNGiLNGiLNGLiquefied Natural Gas — natural gas cooled to −162°C for bulk transport as liquid.Liquefied Natural Gas — natural gas cooled to −162°C for bulk transport as liquid. / LPGiLPGLiquefied Petroleum Gas — propane and butane mixture transported under pressure or at low temperature.
MIXED
579
Other
! 127 High Risk
! 243 Moderate
✓ 570 Low Risk
Smuggling Risk Assessment — 939 Vessels in Gulf
Top Flags of Registry
IRIran
158
KMComoros
148
AEUnited Arab Emirates
113
PAPanama
84
LRLiberia
46
MHMarshall Islands
44
KNSaint Kitts & Nevis
28
TGTogo
22
AIAnguilla
21
BBBarbados
19
Red Sea — Bab-el-Mandeb & Suez
Bab-el-Mandeb Crossings
Last 8 days · into vs out of Red Sea
21 InboundiInboundVessels crossing the chokepoint into the Red Sea (Bab-el-Mandeb northbound; Suez southbound).
/
22 Outbound
27 SEP
Suez Crossings
Last 8 days · into vs out of Red Sea
23 InboundiInboundVessels crossing the chokepoint into the Red Sea (Bab-el-Mandeb northbound; Suez southbound).
/
15 Outbound
27 SEP
Fleet Composition — 622 VesselsiCargo & tanker onlyCargo and tanker vessels transmitting AIS in the Red Sea (same filter as the Gulf fleet). The GPS-jamming transmitting count is higher because it counts all vessel types.
158
Bulk Carriers
133
Product Tankers
2
Chemical Tankers
74
Crude Tankers
83
Container Ships
17
LNGiLNGLiquefied Natural Gas — natural gas cooled to −162°C for bulk transport as liquid. / LPGiLPGLiquefied Petroleum Gas — propane and butane mixture transported under pressure or at low temperature.
MIXED
155
Other
MIOC
Windward MIOCiWindward MIOCWindward's Maritime Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC) fuses Maritime AI™, all-source intelligence, and expert analysts to deliver continuous monitoring, rapid investigations, and reporting that drives strategic, operational, and risk decisions. · Daily Intelligence Highlights · 28 September 2026
MIOC Intelligence Analysis
🔶 Re-Mining Reports and a 75-Craft Swarm off Khasab
•Open-source reports on 27 September cite unverified claims that the IRGC fired more than 10 Fajr-5 rockets in a possible covert mine-laying operation. None has been confirmed; the last official Iranian claim of new mines south of the strait was on 3 September.
•Satellite imagery on 26 September showed about 75 high-speed craft off Khasab moving north as one formation, possibly toward Iran. This is the largest swarm since about 100 craft mid-strait on 27 June; since July, the largest swarm per imagery pass has averaged 13.6 craft (median 9).
•Traffic has not shifted away from the south corridor. From 7 to 26 September, 39% of transits with a known corridor went south, up from 17% between mid-July and the end of August; on 26 September, 9 of 21 transits went south.
▸MIOC assessment: high-speed craft can deploy drifting mines, so a swarm this size could in theory carry a significant number, though it may equally be a show of force or smuggling traffic. Traffic does not yet point to a mined south corridor; a drop in south-corridor traffic, more large southern swarms, or a damaged vessel would change this.
Hormuz transits by corridor, 29 Jun – 27 Sep 2026
Hormuz transits by corridor · south-corridor share per week · 27 Sep partial
Largest high-speed craft swarm per imagery pass, 1 Jun – 26 Sep 2026
Largest high-speed craft swarm per imagery pass · 1 Jun – 26 Sep 2026
⚠️ Saudi Crude Exports via Hormuz Recover
•Trade-press figures put Saudi crude exports via Hormuz at about 3.6 million bpd in September, up from about 900,000 bpd in August.
▸MIOC assessment: the East-West pipeline diversion volumes appear to have fully cleared; the crude now halted is the pipeline supply to Saudi Red Sea refineries, with implications for the global diesel market.
GPS Jamming — Daily Snapshot
110
JAMMED VESSELS
↓ 35.3% vs. 7-day avg
out of 7,270 transmitting todayiMonitored ZoneThe monitored zone includes the Arabian Gulf as well as the Gulf of Oman — a region where jamming activity is frequently observed.
92
FALSE SHIP-TO-SHIP MEETINGSiFalse Ship-to-Ship MeetingsVessels appearing to meet in the same location due to fake GPS/AIS signals being broadcast, when in reality the ships are elsewhere.
GPS Jamming — Trend Over Time
Since Operation Epic Fury (28 Feb)
84,944
UNIQUE VESSELS JAMMED
3,086,864
FALSE SHIP-TO-SHIP MEETINGS
Vessels Attacked
Active Threat Zone · Strait of Hormuz · Arabian Gulf · Gulf of Oman
77
All Incidents
70
Attack
7
Near Miss
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NEW
CAPE DAO
Bulk Carrier · Antigua and Barbuda
23 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, off Musandam ATTACK

Struck by two projectiles roughly 2.5 NM off Musandam, sparking an engine-room fire and leaving the vessel adrift; 27 of 28 crew evacuated, one seafarer killed.

NEW
UNIDENTIFIED CARGO VESSEL
Cargo Vessel · Flag unconfirmed
23 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by a projectile while in the Strait of Hormuz; a fire broke out on board, the crew evacuated and two casualties were reported.

NEW
LR STEPHANIE
Crude Oil Tanker · United Kingdom
21 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, southern corridor ATTACK

Struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an inbound transit via the southern corridor.

NEW
AL MARYAH
LPG Carrier · Liberia
20 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, outbound transit ATTACK

Hit by debris from unknown projectiles while transiting outbound; no major damage, all 19 crew safe.

EL GAIA
Tanker · Panama
12 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, ~103nm NE of Musandam, Oman ATTACK

Struck twice - a missile last month and a drone at the weekend; 23 crew evacuated, two missing.

ST HELENA
Cargo-Passenger / Expedition Vessel · Djibouti
14 Sep 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; no damage or casualties reported.

Panama-Flagged Tanker
Tanker, 333m · Panama
9 Sep 2026 · Iraqi coastal waters, near Basrah Oil Terminal ATTACK

Struck by Iran, assessed as retaliation over Iraq declining to blend its fuel; laden with 1.84m bbl.

SIDR
IMO 9854715 · Crude oil tanker (VLCC) · Saudi Arabia
31 Aug 2026 · ~16.6nm NE of Khasab, Oman ATTACK

Struck by unknown projectiles at approximately 1952 UTC while attempting an inbound pass via the strait's southern corridor.

SENEGAL PROSPERITY
IMO 9532757 · Crude oil tanker (VLCC) · Liberia
31 Aug 2026 · ~17nm E of Khasab, Oman ATTACK

Struck by three projectiles minutes after SIDR nearby; left listing with engine-room damage. No casualties.

BURGAN
IMO 9656022 · Oil/Chemicals Tanker · Kuwait
29 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, westbound transit ATTACK

Hit in the starboard aft ballast tank by an unknown projectile while transiting westbound through the Strait.

AL SALAM II
IMO 9328168 · Tanker · dark, in ballast
25 Aug 2026 · Near Khasab, Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Dark and in ballast when struck by an unidentified projectile near Khasab; fire extinguished, all crew safe.

METRO VENETIAN
IMO 1013391 · Aframax tanker · Liberia
24 Aug 2026 · ~9nm NE of Ash Shishah, Oman ATTACK

Struck while outbound with 704,000 bbl of jet fuel; engine-room damage disabled the tanker, later reaching Fujairah.

AMZAN
IMO 9693745 · VLCC · Saudi Arabia
24 Aug 2026 · ~63nm off Yanbu, Red Sea ATTACK

Struck after 16.2 days dark, resurfacing off Yanbu; fire on the main deck, all crew safe. Houthi claim.

AMARA
IMO 9333280 · Tanker · Liberia
SEIZED
20 Aug · near Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Held stationary near Qeshm Island for a second consecutive day at effectively the same position.

MINOAN DIGNITY
Bulk carrier 🇱🇷
18 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by an unknown projectile in the engine room while transiting outbound via the southern corridor, killing the chief engineer.

NAVIG8 MESSI
Product tanker, ADNOC-linked 🇸🇬
14 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported and the vessel continued its voyage under its own power.

TARIF
Aframax tanker, ADNOC-linked 🇱🇷
14 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported and the vessel continued its voyage under its own power.

TIHAMAH
General cargo vessel 🇹🇿
11 Aug 2026 · Bab el-Mandeb ATTACK

Struck near al-Mokha, Yemen; three crew killed. Houthis claim the strike; cargo described variously as military or food.

ADNOC-LINKED VESSEL
Vessel identity not yet confirmed 🇦🇪
08 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

UAE reported Iran struck an ADNOC-linked vessel with a missile; no injuries reported. The specific vessel has not yet been confirmed.

NCC WAFA
Oil Products Tanker · Saudi-flagged 🇸🇦
05 Aug 2026 · Northern Red Sea, off Yanbu ATTACK

Struck by claimed ballistic missiles while moving between two domestic Saudi Red Sea ports.

DAISY
Oil/Chemicals Tanker · Dominica-flagged 🇩🇲
05 Aug 2026 · Gulf of Aden NEAR-MISS

Claimed ballistic-missile strike forcing a course reversal, but AIS shows a continuous transit - claim unverified.

MINOAN PIONEER
Bulk Carrier · Liberia-flagged 🇱🇷
04 Aug 2026 · ~20nm NE of Khasab, Oman ATTACK

Struck by an unknown projectile, same location as a 2 August incident; identified via satellite, smoke visible at stern.

FAIZE NOORE OLIYA
Cargo Vessel · India-flagged 🇮🇳
04 Aug 2026 · Red Sea, ~13nm S of Al Hudaydah, Yemen ATTACK

Struck by an explosives-laden boat and sank; all 14 crew rescued without casualties. Vessel had been AIS-dark since 21 June.

GASLOG SHANGHAI
LNG Tanker · Bermuda-flagged 🇧🇲
01 Aug 2026 · Strait of Hormuz, southern corridor ATTACK

Struck while transiting the strait's southern corridor dark, carrying Qatari-origin cargo.

NCC MASA
Oil Products Tanker · Saudi Arabia-flagged 🇸🇦
24 Jul 2026 · Red Sea, near the Yemeni border ATTACK

Struck while sailing in the Red Sea; minor vessel damage, vessel continued to destination, crew safe.

ENCELIA
Aframax Tanker · Saudi Arabia-flagged 🇸🇦
23 Jul 2026 · Red Sea (~70nm SW of Al Shuqaiq) ATTACK

Struck by an unidentified projectile; fire onboard, no casualties. First attack since the 20 Jul Saudi blockade declaration.

KAIFAN
Oil/Chemicals Tanker · Kuwait-flagged 🇰🇼
21 Jul 2026 · Southern Strait of Hormuz (near Limah, Oman) ATTACK

Kuwait state-owned tanker struck overnight after a month AIS-dark; crew abandoned ship, adrift in a lifeboat.

KAVOMALEAS
Oil Products Tanker · Malta-flagged 🇲🇹
20 Jul 2026 · Southern Strait of Hormuz (Gulf of Oman, near Kumzar) ATTACK

Struck while transiting AIS-dark; left adrift and on fire, crew abandoned ship and was recovered by tugboat.

ACHELOOS
Oil Tanker (VLCC) · Liberia-flagged 🇱🇷
20 Jul 2026 · Southern Strait of Hormuz (Gulf of Oman, near Kumzar) ATTACK

Struck alongside a second tanker in the same incident; had been transmitting AIS-dark for 8 days prior to the strike.

MOMBASA B
Oil Tanker · Liberia-flagged 🇱🇷
14 Jul 2026 · Southern Strait of Hormuz (Omani waters) ATTACK

Struck by an Iranian cruise missile in the strait's southern lane; the fire killed one crew member and injured others aboard.

AL BAHYAH
Oil Tanker · Liberia-flagged 🇱🇷
14 Jul 2026 · Southern Strait of Hormuz (Omani waters) ATTACK

Struck in the same missile attack as Mombasa B; four of the eight crew injured are in serious condition.

GFS GALAXY
Container Ship · Cyprus-flagged 🇨🇾
12 Jul 2026 · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by IRGC forces while transiting the strait on an alleged unauthorized route.

AL REKAYYAT
LNG Carrier · Qatar-flagged 🇶🇦
07 Jul 2026 · Near Musandam Peninsula ATTACK

Qatari-flagged LNG carrier struck by a projectile while transiting outbound with AIS off; engine-room fire, no casualties.

WEDYAN
Crude Oil Tanker · Saudi-flagged 🇸🇦
07 Jul 2026 · ~8 nm E of Limah, Oman ATTACK

Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker (IMO 9524970) struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting outbound with AIS off.

CYPRUS PROSPERITY
VLCC 333 m · Liberia-flagged 🇱🇷
07 Jul 2026 · Strait of Hormuz outbound corridor ATTACK

Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker (IMO 9595216) struck while transiting outbound with AIS transmitting normally throughout.

KIKU
VLCC 333 m · Panama 🇵🇦
27 Jun 2026 · ~9 nm N of Khasab, Oman ATTACK

Panama-flagged VLCC struck by a UAV on the starboard bridge; minor damage, no casualties, remained underway.

EVER LOVELY
IMO 9629110 · Container Vessel · Singapore 🇸🇬
25 Jun 2026 · 7.5nm SE of Dahit, Oman ATTACK

Evergreen Marine container vessel struck by a projectile while transiting the IMO-coordinated southern evacuation corridor.

MSC SARISKA V
Cargo vessel · ~40 nm SE of Umm Qasr, Iraq
01 Jun · SE of Umm Qasr, Iraq ATTACK

IRGC claimed a cruise-missile strike on the cargo vessel roughly 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq; responsibility asserted publicly.

OLYMPIC LIFE
IMO 9844277 · VLCC 333 m · Marshall Islands
26 May · ~60 nm E of Muscat ATTACK

Aft port-side explosion on Greece-owned VLCC during third consecutive ADNOC call at Fujairah; vessel sailing away from area.

CMA CGM SAN ANTONIO
IMO 9294173 · Container 222 m · Malta
05 May · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by a land-attack cruise missile while transiting the Strait; several crew injured and evacuated for treatment, two later repatriated.

MV BARAKAH
IMO 9902615 · VLCCiVLCCVery Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz. 333 m · ADNOC
04 May · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

ADNOC VLCCiVLCCiVLCCVery Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz.Very Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz. struck by 2 Iranian drones in Hormuz transit, in ballast; UAE MFA condemned as a "flagrant breach" of UNSCR 2817.

HMM NAMU
IMO 1039292 · Bulk Handysize · Panama
04 May · OPLiOPLOutside Port Limits — anchorage area beyond official port boundaries, used for vessel waiting, cargo transfers, or ship-to-ship operations. Umm Al Quwain ATTACK

Engine-room explosion at 11:40 UTC, 36 nm N of Dubai; 24 POBiPOBPersons on Board — total crew count aboard a vessel. safe; suspected IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.iIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. strike or drifting mine.

ES INTEGRITY
IMO 9736963 · Bulk 34,512 DWT · Panama
ASSESSED
04 May · 14 nm W Mina Saqr ATTACK

Vessel on fire ~16:00 UTC; AIS dark 2.5 h prior — UKMTO did not name the vessel; Windward ID is candidate-level.

MSC FRANCESCA
IMO 9401116 · Container 363m · Panama
SEIZED
22 Apr · 15 nm NE Oman ATTACK

IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. fire at 04:55 UTC; escorted to Iran.

EPAMINONDAS
IMO 9153862 · Container 300m · Liberia
SEIZED
22 Apr · ~8 nm W Iran ATTACK

Small-arms/RPG fire; seizure disputed.

EUPHORIA
IMO 9235828 · Container feeder · Panama
22 Apr · ~8 nm W Iran ATTACK

Same-window fire; vessel reached safety.

MEIN SCHIFF 4
IMO 9678408 · Cruise · Malta
18 Apr · off Oman NEAR-MISS

IRGCiIRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. VHF threat during Abu Dhabi breakout; transited unharmed.

CMA CGM EVERGLADE
IMO 9894985 · Container 366m · France
18 Apr · ~25 nm NE Oman ATTACK

Rocket strike at 11:25 UTC; minor deck damage, reversed course with CMA CGM fleet.

SANMAR HERALD
IMO 9330563 · VLCCiVLCCVery Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz.iVLCCiVLCCVery Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz.Very Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz.+ · India
18 Apr · ~20 nm NE Oman ATTACK

Fired on by IRGCiIRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. gunboats at 09:20 UTC; reversed course, crude undelivered.

BHAGYA LAXMI
IMO 9351816 · Container · Antigua & Barbuda
18 Apr · ~25 nm NE Oman NEAR-MISS

Went AIS dark 3 hrs before the 11:25 UTC strike; reappeared north of Muscat — Hormuz crossing completed.

JAG ARNAV
IMO 9705354 · Bulk Carrier · India
NEAR-MISS
18 Apr · ~3 nm off Omani coast NEAR-MISS

Projectile splash at 12:08 UTC; aborted transit and reversed course. No damage.

QINGDAO STAR
Container · Marshall Islands
MAERSK T/C
07 Apr · S of Kish Island ATTACK
Struck by Qadir cruise missile ~25nm S of Kish Island. Hull damage above waterline. IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.iIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. claimed responsibility, called vessel "Israeli ship." Time-chartered by Maersk; previously by ZIM until Oct 2023. Crew safe, continued under own propulsion.
MSC ISHYKA
IMO 9154206 · Container · Liberia
04 Apr · Bahrain ATTACK

Struck by IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. drone while moored at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain.

AQUA 1
IMO 9573660 · Oil Products Tanker · Panama
MODERATE
01 Apr · Ras Laffan (Qatar) ATTACK

Struck by Iranian cruise missile 17 nm north of Ras Laffan; 2 additional missiles intercepted by Qatari air defenses.

AL SALMI
IMO 9534793 · Crude Oil Tanker · Kuwait
30 Mar · ~31 nm NW of Dubai ATTACK

Struck by Iranian drone at anchor; fire on starboard side, extinguished by Mar 31.

HALUL 50
IMO 9602796 · Service Vessel · Qatar
19 Mar·Arabian GulfATTACK

Struck by falling debris 4 nm east of Ras Laffan.

GAS AL AHMADIAH
IMO 9849629 · Tanker · Kuwait
16 Mar·Gulf of OmanATTACK

Projectile struck vessel while underway.

SOURCE BLESSING
IMO 9243198 · Container · Liberia
MODERATE
12 Mar·Arabian GulfATTACK

Projectile struck accommodation block causing fire; crew safe.

ZEFYROS
IMO 9515917 · Tanker · Malta
—
11 Mar·N. Arabian GulfATTACK

Struck during STS operations causing a significant fire.

MAYUREE NAREE
IMO 9323649 · Bulk Carrier · Thailand
MODERATE
11 Mar·Strait of HormuzATTACK

Projectile strike caused engine room fire; crew evacuated by Omani Coast Guard.

STAR GWYNETH
IMO 9301031 · Bulk Carrier · Marshall Islands
11 Mar·Arabian GulfATTACK

Projectile strike caused breach in cargo hold/ballast tanks; vessel listing.

SAFESEA VISHNU
IMO 9327009 · Tanker · Marshall Islands
11 Mar·N. Arabian GulfATTACK

Struck during STS operations; fire and casualty reported.

GH KAHLO
IMO 9617521 · Bulk Carrier · Bermuda
10 Mar·Arabian GulfNEAR MISS

Master reported a splash and loud bang in close proximity.

ONE MAJESTY
IMO 9424912 · Container · Japan
MODERATE
10 Mar·Arabian GulfATTACK

Struck by projectile at stern causing potential structural damage.

ARABIA III
IMO 8771332 · Offshore Rig · Liberia
07 Mar·Arabian GulfATTACK

Drilling rig struck by UAV; injuries and evacuation reported.

MUSSAFAH 2
IMO 9522051 · Tug · UAE
06 Mar·Strait of HormuzATTACK

Struck by projectiles while supporting SAFEEN PRESTIGE rescue.

SAFEEN PRESTIGE
IMO 9593517 · Container · Malta
04 Mar· Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Explosion near stern following approach by small craft; crew abandoned vessel.

MSC GRACE
IMO 9987366 · Container · Liberia
04 Mar·Arabian GulfNEAR MISS

Projectile detonated ~1 NM from vessel while drifting.

SONANGOL NAMIBE
IMO 9325049 · Tanker · Bahamas
04 Mar·N. Arabian GulfATTACK

Explosion onboard causing cargo hold damage and oil leakage.

PELAGIA
IMO 9433626 · Bulk Carrier · Malta
03 Mar· Gulf of Oman NEAR MISS

UAV observed before impacting water nearby; no damage reported.

GOLD OAK
IMO 9806342 · Bulk Carrier · Panama
03 Mar· Gulf of Oman ATTACK

Struck by projectile at anchor causing structural damage.

LIBRA TRADER
IMO 9562673 · Tanker · India
03 Mar· Gulf of Oman ATTACK

Struck by projectile while anchored; damage reported.

SKYLIGHT
IMO 9330020 · Tanker · Palau
01 Mar · Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by projectile at anchor causing fire; crew evacuated with injuries.

HERCULES STAR
IMO 9916135 · Tanker · Gibraltar
01 Mar· Strait of Hormuz ATTACK

Struck by projectile while transiting outbound; fire reported onboard.

OCEAN ELECTRA
IMO 9402782 · Bulk Carrier · Liberia
01 Mar· Arabian Gulf ATTACK

Projectile detonated in close proximity during transit; no damage reported.

MKD VYOM
IMO 9284386 · Tanker · Marshall Islands
01 Mar· Gulf of Oman ATTACK

Struck by USV while transiting northbound; fire and one fatality reported.

STENA IMPERATIVE
IMO 9666077 · Tanker · United States
01 Mar· Bahrain ATTACK

Struck by two projectiles while in drydock; fire and damage reported.

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Source: Windward AI · May 2026
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